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Mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 controls how fast the on-screen arrow, also called the cursor, moves when you slide your physical mouse. The Settings app sets it on a…

Changing the primary mouse button in Windows 11 swaps your left and right clicks, so the right button selects and drags items and the left button opens the context menu.…

Mouse scroll speed controls how fast web pages and long documents move across your screen when you spin your wheel. You can change this setting in Windows 11 to move…

Scroll inactive windows lets you hover your mouse over a background app and scroll it without clicking it first. It helps when you have two or more windows open side…

Sound Sentry is a tool that displays visual cues for system sounds. When it is on, your screen blinks whenever Windows 11 plays a sound alert. It is a built-in…

Auto Enhance is a built-in video feature in Windows 11 version 23H2 and later. It sharpens picture quality and boosts clarity during video playback. Windows turns it on automatically whenever…

Windows 11 tips notifications are pop-up messages that appear in the bottom-right corner of your screen. They suggest shortcuts and features you might not use. Turning them off stops these…

Hiding desktop icons in Windows 11 clears a messy screen and shows your background picture with one click. It does not delete any files or shortcuts. A fresh Windows 11…

Mono audio in Windows 11 combines the left and right stereo channels into a single track, so both ears hear exactly the same sound. It is an accessibility setting. It…

This tutorial shows you how to turn Microsoft Defender’s protection against potentially unwanted applications (PUA) on or off in Windows 11. It covers five methods, from the simple Edge and…

Text cursor thickness in Windows 11 controls how wide the blinking typing line is. A thicker cursor is easier to spot on high-resolution screens. Windows accepts any size from 1…

Bluetooth Swift Pair in Windows 11 shows a notification on your screen when a supported accessory, such as a mouse, keyboard or headphones, is close to your PC and in…

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen checks apps and files you download from the web and warns you before you run something risky. This tutorial covers the Check apps and files setting in…

The Pen menu icon in Windows 11 opens a quick-launch menu for up to four stylus apps, right from your taskbar. The button appears automatically when you connect a digital…

Managing the Bluetooth notification icon on your Windows 11 taskbar is a common task. This guide covers three ways to add or remove it, from the quickest to the one…