Category: Windows

This article provides steps to enable or disable the Efficiency Mode in Windows 11’s redesigned Task Manager. This mode helps limit resource-hungry apps, improving system responsiveness and energy efficiency. Users can enable this feature through the Processes page or by right-clicking the process. If an option is greyed out, it’s a core Windows process which…

The article provides step-by-step instructions on changing the Windows 11 product key, a 25-character code for system activation. This can be found on the device or as a digital license. Users may need to change this key to replace a generic one or upgrade to higher Windows versions. The process involves navigating the ‘Settings’ app…

The article outlines the process to enable hidden education themes in Windows 11, which are typically available only on school computers. Using the Windows Registry, users can create a new subkey under the device parent key labeled ‘Education’ and make the necessary changes. After restarting the device, these themes will become viewable in the Personalization…

The article pertains to the activation or deactivation of Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection on Windows 11. This feature, currently deactivated by default, heightens security by preventing malicious software from hijacking the computer. LSA Protection can be toggled using the Windows Security app, Windows Registry editor, or the Local Group Policy editor. In the future,…

The article details how to enable or disable the tablet-optimized taskbar in Windows 11. From build 25197, users can switch to an optimized taskbar for tablet mode, automatically shifting when a 2-in-1 device keyboard is disconnected or folded back. The procedure can be done through the Settings app or via the Windows Registry Editor. Note…

The article details how to find your product key for Windows 11. A Windows product key, required for Windows activation, may be physically affixed to a device, or could be a digital license. Keys can be found preinstalled on new computers, in retail packaging, confirmation emails for digital copies, or via the “ShowKeyPlus” tool in…

This article explains how to enable or disable the “Activate on hover” feature in Windows 11, allowing users to bring background windows into focus by hovering the mouse. Users can toggle this setting via the Settings app or Control Panel, enhancing their control over window activation and interaction within the operating system.

The article provides detailed instructions on how to enable or disable the “Scroll inactive windows when hovering over them” feature in Windows 11. This can be done either through the Windows Settings app or via the Windows Registry Editor. The feature is useful in maintaining focus on the active window while viewing data on other…

This article provides detailed steps on how to adjust the mouse wheel scroll speed on Windows 11 using three different methods: the Windows Settings app, the classic Control Panel, and the Windows registry editor. While all these methods are viable, the article suggests that the Windows Settings app is the most user-friendly option. It further…

The post instructs students and new users on how to switch between File Explorer tabs on Windows 11, which allows multiple locations to be worked on simultaneously. Key steps include opening File Explorer, creating a new tab with CTRL + T or the ‘Add new tab’ button, and switching between tabs using CTRL + Tab…