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The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the Task Manager app in Windows 11, a functionality important for system administrators. This can be done either through the Local Group Policy Editor, exploring specific user configurations and changing settings, or using the Windows Registry Editor and modifying corresponding keys. Both methods require a system restart to apply changes.

The article describes how to extract .tar.gz, .tgz, or .gz (tarball) files on Windows 11, which now has native support for these formats. Users no longer need third-party tools like 7-Zip or PeaZip for extraction. The article provides specific commands to use for extracting these files in the Windows Command Prompt.

The article instructs how to hide or unhide the Restart button in the Windows 11 start/power menu, which attempts to close all applications, sign out all users, and restart the computer. These changes require editing specific entries in the Windows Registry, and the edits could potentially affect unsaved work sessions. Changes must be saved by restarting the computer.

The article describes how to hide or unhide the Copilot button on the taskbar in Windows 11. Microsoft is introducing the new Copilot feature, which incorporates Bing Chat AI, enabling users to engage with the system using natural language. This function, however, is only available on specific devices involved in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. The piece provides instructions on how to enable/disable the feature via Settings, Local Group Policy Editor, and Windows Registry Editor.

The article provides instructions on enabling or disabling a new Windows 11 feature which allows devices with a cellular and Wi-Fi connection to automatically switch to the best network, especially when Wi-Fi signal is poor. Users can manage this setting via the Windows Settings app or the Windows Registry editor. The feature aims to improve network performance for various activities such as browsing and emailing.

The article provides a guide on resetting File History, a Windows 11 backup feature, to its default settings. File History routinely backs up different versions of files in your Windows profile, including offline OneDrive files. While there are more robust backup options, File History can be helpful, especially when original files are lost or damaged.

The article guides users on how to create and delete Passkeys on websites and apps in Windows 11. Passkeys are a secure authentication alternative to passwords, stored and secured by Windows Hello. They can be used via Windows Hello Facial recognition, Fingerprint or PIN. The guide also mentions that currently, only Google, eBay, and Microsoft support Passkeys.

The article teaches how to use Robocopy in Windows 11 for fast local or network file transfers, particularly large files. Robocopy, a command-line tool that comes with SMS compression enabled by default, is superior to traditional USB thumb drive copying due to speed and preventing unresponsiveness. It involves enabling file sharing, sharing the target folder, and running the Robocopy command with specific parameters to optimize performance.

The article instructs how to use and customize a Bluetooth-paired pen within Windows 11, highlighting the feature that allows the pen's top to erase ink digitally. The guide explains two procedures to activate this function: through the Windows Settings App and the Windows Registry Editor. After implementing changes, the users need to restart their device.

The article provides instructions on how to add and use multiple virtual desktops in Windows 11 through either keyboard shortcuts or the Task View feature. Virtual desktops allow for efficient organization of ongoing projects and swift desktop-switching for meetings, reducing clutter and enhancing navigation. Virtual desktops remain available across sessions unless manually closed and can have different backgrounds.

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the Folder Options in Windows 11, impacting how files and folders are displayed in File Explorer. It provides two methods: through the Local Group Policy editor and the Windows Registry editor. Choosing 'Enabled' or 'Disabled' alters the users' ability to modify view settings. Restarting the computer applies the new settings.

The article instructs on how to toggle syncing over mobile data with the Phone Link app in Windows 11 when not connected to Wi-Fi. A feature helping users link their phones, the app allows accessing mobile apps from a PC and the transfer of data. While default syncing occurs over Wi-Fi, users have the option to enable syncing over mobile data, though charges may apply. These settings can also be adjusted via one's mobile device.

The article provides instructions on how to unlink and remove a phone from the Phone Link app in Windows 11. One can achieve this either from the app on the mobile device or directly in Windows. Unlinking and relinking a phone could solve some issues if the app is not functioning correctly. However, to use an unlinked phone with the app again, users are required to relink the device.

The article details the process of launching Microsoft Store apps on Windows 11 using Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It mentions two types of apps: Microsoft Store apps exclusively available from the store, and Transitional apps from the Windows installer or third-party sources. Apps can be opened via Command Prompt, Run dialog, scripts, File Explorer, and web browser address bar using URIs. The article concludes by providing a list of URIs for various Microsoft Store apps.

This article provides a guide to unlink a PC and remove an account from OneDrive in Windows 11. The OneDrive app, which syncs computer files with Microsoft Cloud, can be disconnected from a particular PC without data loss. This might solve syncing issues and files remain accessible on OneDrive's web platform after unlinking.