Category: Windows

The article provides a detailed guide on booting into a device’s UEFI BIOS Firmware Settings using Windows 11. It highlights several methods, including keyboard shortcuts, the Windows Advanced Startup (WinRE) feature, and terminal commands. These techniques allow users to change their UEFI BIOS settings, an update to older BIOS versions, meeting Microsoft’s mandated support for…

The article details steps to check a device’s UEFI BIOS firmware version in Windows 11. The UEFI is a firmware interface replacing the older BIOS to improve software interoperability. Windows devices require UEFI Specification version 2.3.1c to boot successfully. Methods to ascertain BIOS version are given utilizing System Information app, Device Manager, DirectX Diagnostic Tool…

The article provides a guide on hiding and unhiding files and folders in Windows 11, using two methods – the file or folder properties window and command prompts. The procedure involves marking files and folders with the ‘hidden’ attribute, which can be reversed to unhide them. Additionally, protected system files are automatically marked as hidden.

The article outlines the process of adding or removing Remote Desktop users in Windows 11. Remote Desktop, included by default with Windows, allows remote access to a PC’s apps, files, and network resources. To permit this, users must be added to the Remote Desktop Users group. The article provides steps to do this using the…

The article explains how to enable or disable the Recycle Bin for removable or external drives in Windows 11. By default, these drives don’t possess a Recycle Bin, leading to permanent deletion of items. To prevent accidental loss, the user is guided through the process of editing specific paths in Windows Registry to enable or…

The piece provides steps to control the visibility of the “Let’s finish setting up your device” window in Windows 11, prompted after upgrades. Users can do this through the Settings app by adjusting Notification settings or by altering the Windows Registry. The window aims to connect your device to Microsoft services for improved work efficiency…

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to change or relocate the OneDrive folder to a different location in Windows 11. Featuring steps from opening the OneDrive app and unlinking the PC from your OneDrive account to cutting and pasting the OneDrive folder to a new location, and finally, relinking the OneDrive folder after…

The new Snipping Tool app in Windows 11 now includes a record feature for screen recording, replacing the classic Snip & Sketch app. Recordings can be previewed before saving and are stored in the Video folder. The latest version of the Snipping Tool (version 11.2211.35.0) is available to Windows 11 devices in the Windows Insiders…

The article highlights how to control the upload and download rate of the OneDrive app in Windows 11. It outlines steps to setup OneDrive, manage large unimportant files, access help and settings, and configure advanced settings. The information enables users to limit their OneDrive network bandwidth usage, especially if their network is slow or mobile.

The article provides a guide to open the Command Prompt before signing into Windows, useful for troubleshooting problems. It describes two methods: using installation media USB or ISO; or using the Advanced Startup menu. Executing the Command Prompt at boot can automate tasks like user account management and backups, or address issues inaccessible through the…