-
Setting HDR JXR Wallpapers in Windows 11
The latest Windows Build 25921 allows users to set HDR (JXR) image files as their desktop background. This feature enhances the display of desktop backgrounds on device screens with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities. To apply JXR files as a desktop background, you’d need to ensure your device supports or is connected to an HDR…
-
How to Enable Voice Access on Windows 11 Sign-In
The article describes how to enable or disable the “Start voice access before you sign in to your PC” option in Windows 11. Users can manage this feature through the Settings app in the Accessibility > Speech setting pane. Alternatively, changes can be made using Windows Registry editor. Presently, voice access supports English-U.S language and…
-
How to Enable RGB Accent Color Matching in Windows 11
This article provides a guide on how to use Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11 to configure RGB peripherals to match the Windows accent color. The recent update to Dynamic Lighting, which lets users customize their devices with RGB lights directly, now includes an option for this particular matching feature.
-
How to Reset and Sync Microsoft Edge Data
This summary guides users on how to reset sync browser data from Microsoft’s Cloud servers in Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. Given instances where synchronization is unsuccessful or to have your data removed from the cloud, the Edge browser offers an option to reset cloud data. Additionally, it’s possible to re-sync Edge…
-
How to Re-Sync Microsoft Edge Browser Data
This article provides a detailed guide on re-syncing browsing data on the Microsoft Edge browser, which may resolve issues with syncing a particular device. It describes a step-by-step process to access the ‘Sync’ settings on Microsoft Edge and initiate the re-syncing process, merging local browsing data with the sync data stored on Microsoft servers.
-
How to Manage Microsoft Store App Updates in Windows 11
The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the “Update Microsoft Store Apps Automatically” feature on Windows 11. Users can adjust these settings either directly on the Microsoft Store app, through the Local Group Policy Editor, or via the Windows Registry Editor. Notably, updates can help boost security by addressing bugs and vulnerabilities.
-
How to Enable Copilot Access to Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
The article guides users on enabling or disabling the Copilot feature in Windows 11, which integrates Bing Chat AI for interacting with system settings and tasks using natural language. However, the feature, available on select devices part of Microsoft’s Insider Preview program, requires Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1901.150 or higher.
-
Hide Users on Windows 11 Sign-in Screen
The article guides on how to show or hide users from the sign-in screen in Windows 11. It involves tweaking the Windows Registry under the pathway HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon by creating a new key named DisableBackButton. Changing the value data to 1 shows all users, while 0 hides them on the sign-in screen.
-
How to Show or Hide OS Edition on Windows 11
The article provides instructions on how to display or hide the OS Edition and Build watermark on a Windows 11 desktop background. This can be achieved by updating certain values in the Windows Registry. Instructions vary depending on whether changes are to be applied to individual users or system-wide. The guide also includes troubleshooting advice.
-
How to Manually Control Windows Automatic Maintenance in Windows 11
The article provides instructions on how to manually start or stop Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) in Windows 11. WAM performs various background tasks such as system updates, security checks, and malware scans. Users can adjust these schedules and manually manipulate WAM through the Control Panel app or Windows Terminal.