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The post details how to buy a Windows 11 digital product key from Microsoft to activate Windows on a new PC. It also explains that a free upgrade to Windows 11 is possible for Windows 10 users. If a PC is purchased with an unactivated Windows, a digital product key must be bought. The post further describes how to purchase different versions of Windows 11 from Microsoft's website.

The post details how to modify the position of the Live Captions bar in Windows 11, a feature that allows users to read captions of audio making it easier for people with hearing impairment. Enabling Live Captions also lets users choose bar display locations such as top, bottom, or floating. Captions appearance and size can be customized, with the default location being at the top but changeable as desired.

The post outlines how to alter sign-in settings upon wakeup in Windows 11 due to the added security measures using the System Settings pane. Users are directed to 'Accounts' and then 'Sign-in options'. A variety of time options or 'Never' can be selected for when Windows should require sign-in after PC awakes from sleep. Users can also disable sign-in requirements entirely.

This post provides a comprehensive guide on how to use the UUP Dump tool to download and create ISO files for the latest Windows 11 builds. The tool is useful as it fetches the most recent builds even when they are not available on Microsoft's site. It includes a step-by-step procedure, from visiting the UUP Dump website to eventually installing the downloaded ISO file on a machine.

The post provides a guide on backing up and restoring everything in the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows systems. The backup includes all settings, favorites, profiles, and extensions but excludes passwords stored in Edge. These are encrypted and stored online. The guide offers detailed steps on how to locate the Edge folder, copy it to a new system, and restore browser preferences via the Windows registry.

The post provides instructions on managing the "Set time zone automatically" feature in Windows 11. It highlights the importance of a correct time zone for schedules and alarms. Users can allow Windows to manage this or make manual adjustments. Steps to turn the feature on or off, as well as manual time zone setting, are illustrated.

The post discusses how to turn on or off the "Set time automatically" function in Windows 11. It involves navigating to System Settings, proceeding to the Time & Language section, and finally adjusting the switch under Date & Time. The post also provides guidance on setting the time manually if "Set time automatically" is disabled.

The Windows 11 update build 25169 introduces a feature permitting Windows Spotlight as a desktop theme, offering users a rotating array of global photography. This feature is currently exclusively available to Windows Dev channels and PCs participating in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. The steps to access this feature are located in Windows' System Settings.

Windows 11's new account lockout policy helps protect users against brute-force password attacks by locking the account after ten failed sign-in attempts. The account remains locked for ten minutes before it unlocks automatically, or until an administrator manually unlocks it. Detailed steps are provided to manually unlock the account via Local Users and Groups Manager or Windows Terminal.

The content provides a guide for students and new users on decreasing the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11, key to the system's operation. Deleting the folder can seriously damage the system; instead, reduction can be achieved using built-in Windows tools, like the Task Scheduler or running specific commands in the Terminal. Disk Cleanup can also aid in reducing folder size by eliminating unnecessary files.

The post educates users on modifying the account lockout threshold in Windows 11. Windows 11 has implemented a new account lockout policy safeguarding against brute-force password attacks and by default, accounts lock after 10 failed login attempts. The policy can be altered via the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Terminal, allowing flexibility in the number of failed login tries before an account locks.

This guide illustrates the steps for students and new users to ascertain the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11. The WinSxS folder contains crucial components for system use and file repair. While File Explorer often inaccurately represents this folder's size due to hard-linked files, the DISM function provides a more precise measure. Users access this through the Windows Terminal and the “Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore” command.

This content is a guide on how to calibrate built-in display for HDR content in Windows 11. The calibration process allows users to balance details in the bright and dark parts of a scene. The article provides a step-by-step procedure in accessing Windows System Settings to tweak display settings and commence calibration of camera display to enhance HDR video quality.

The post guides students and new users on how to adjust the brightness of High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) content in Windows 11. This process is crucial because displays interpret HDR and SDR signals differently, and results vary by make and model. Additionally, the tutorial covers the different steps of selecting the appropriate display settings, using slider controls for brightness balance, and locating the System Settings pane via multiple access points.

The post describes how to check high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities in Windows 11. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR), HDR offers greater brightness, color, and detail. The hardware requirements for HDR video include certain specifications for the display, PC, and graphics card. To verify HDR compatibility, users must navigate through the System Settings pane to display capabilities. If supported, the details will confirm this compatibility.