Category: Windows

The article details how to adjust the resource consumption of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11, which allows Android apps to run on the system. By default, WSA runs ‘as needed,’ causing a delay when opening apps. Users with sufficient resources can modify it to ‘continuous,’ reducing app launch time. Instructions for…

The article explains how to modify projection settings in Windows 11 for viewing content from other devices on a Windows PC. Using the system settings pane, users can reach ‘Projecting to this PC’ settings and choose when they want the PC to ask for permission to project: every time a connection is requested or only…

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the “Require PIN for pairing” setting when projecting to a PC in Windows 11. This setting allows users to control access to wireless projection for security reasons. Settings include ‘Never’, ‘First Time’, or ‘Always’ require a PIN for pairing when projecting on Windows 11.

The article offers a guide on toggling a setting in Windows 11 that allows a PC to be discovered for projection only when it’s plugged into a power source. The feature, understandable through the System Settings pane, enables malleable wireless projection to the PC from a variety of devices. When enabled, however, the PC is…

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the “Projecting to this PC” feature in Windows 11 for wireless content viewing from other devices. It explains how to navigate to the System Settings pane using various methods, and then how to choose options from the ‘Projecting to this PC’ settings panel. The options…

The article provides instructions on how to control live Widget content updates on the Taskbar in Windows 11. Starting with build 25211, Microsoft allows users to control the behavior of Widgets. Procedures include opening Widgets through the weather icon or a keyboard shortcut, accessing Widget settings, and toggling the update functionality on or off.

The article outlines how to access and configure settings in the File Explorer Options window in Windows 11. With a minimalistic design, Windows 11 has moved many menu commands and options to new menus – the layout and view, Filter, and See more. It provides detailed steps to open the window via File Explorer or…

The article guides on determining the type of account used to sign into Windows 11, which supports multiple user profiles and allows users to sign in with either a Local account or a Microsoft account. Detailed instructions are given on how to use the Settings app to reveal the details of the logged-in account.

The article guides on how to show or hide file extensions for known file types in Windows 11. File extensions, typically 3-4 letters after the period in a file name, help Windows identify files and recommend suitable programs. The guide includes procedures for both showing and hiding these extensions in File Explorer.

The article provides a step-by-step guide to enable or disable the “Show recently added apps” feature in Windows 11. This feature, which keeps track of recent activities like file access and added apps, enhances productivity by listing recently installed apps in the Start menu Recommended section and Jump Lists. It also includes instructions to remove…