Category: Windows

The article provides a guide on how to hide or show the Firewall & Network Protection section in the Windows Security app on Windows 11 using two methods: Local Group Policy Editor and Windows Registry. The Windows Security app, a built-in application in Windows 11, allows controlling network access and managing security settings.

The article provides steps to hide or display the Virus & Threat Protection section in the Windows Security app of Windows 11. Users can use either the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry to make these changes. Configuring the highlighted settings will determine if the section appears or not, depending on users’ preferred device…

The article provides a detailed guide on multiple methods to uninstall Ubuntu Linux from Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The tutorial includes instructions on uninstalling Ubuntu via the Settings app, Command Prompt, and wsl.exe. It commences by accessing the Windows Settings app and ends with running commands in the Command Prompt…

The article provides a guide on how to shut down or terminate a Ubuntu Linux OS on Windows 11 using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). It shows how to use the wsl.exe command to terminate specific Linux distributions or all Linux systems running in the background after exiting the command shell or terminal.

The article provides a guide on how to remove DLNA media sharing devices in Windows 11. It involves enabling DLNA media streaming from the Control Panel, followed by selecting and removing the unwanted device from the ‘Allow All / Block All’ list. The removal process may require turning off the online device and confirming the…

This article provides instructions on how to selectively allow or block DLNA devices’ access to shared media in Windows 11. To do this, users can navigate to the “Media streaming options” via the Control Panel app. Once DLNA media streaming is enabled, users can allow or block specific devices. Security protocols are noted; the feature…

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable audio and video input from the host to the Sandbox in Windows 11. The Sandbox, a lightweight, isolated desktop environment, by default does not allow audio and video input. This can be changed manually through the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry. Following…

The article provides a guide on how to configure the print screen key to open screen Snipping in Windows 11 using the System Settings panel. Windows 11 replaces the previous Snip & Sketch app with a new Snipping Tool, which some users might find inconvenient because it requires pressing many keys. By adjusting system settings,…

The article provides a guide to configure Windows 11’s File Explorer to open with OneDrive content by default, as opposed to its typical Quick Access view. Following the instructions to set up OneDrive and changing File Explorer’s Folder Options allows users to directly access their cloud-stored files whenever File Explorer is launched.

The article discusses enabling clipboard sharing between the host and the Windows 11 Sandbox, a safety feature that by default prevents such interactions. The procedure includes accessing the Local Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry to permit or restrict copying and pasting between these elements. These steps effectively let users interact with the isolated…