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Enable or Disable Malicious App Blocking in WSA
The article guides on enabling or disabling the ‘Block installation of malicious apps’ feature on the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11. After installing WSA on a Windows device, users can scan Android apps for malicious content before installation. This feature, turned on by default, can be controlled from the WSA settings.
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Enable Kernel-mode Stack Protection in Windows 11
The article provides a guide on activating or deactivating Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection in Windows 11. This security feature, under Core Isolation, shields fundamental Windows processes from malicious software. Its usage only applies to chipsets that support Intel’s Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) or AMD shadow stacks. Instructions are provided on how to enable or disable…
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Optimize WSA Memory Allocation in Windows 11
The article instructs on changing Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) memory allocation for apps on Windows 11. The WSA allows running Android apps natively on Windows through a virtual machine. With version 2304.40000.5.0 onwards, users can specify memory allocation, enabling better management and preventing performance impact on the Windows machine.
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How to Change File Explorer Layout in Windows 11
This article guides users on changing the File Explorer folder layout view in Windows 11. File Explorer provides different view options for browsing files. Users can alter these layouts using the mouse scroll wheel, keyboard shortcuts, or the Command bar. Individual folders remember the last set layout view even after closure.
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How to Reset Default Apps in Windows 11
The article provides a guide on how to reset and restore all default apps for file and link types in Windows 11. Default apps are the programs assigned by Windows to open certain file or link types, and changes can be made without affecting other accounts on the computer. The user-specific app preferences are stored…
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How to Update WSL Kernel on Windows 11
The article provides a guide on managing the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Kernel on Windows 11. It explains the automated updating process through Windows Update and details steps for manual checks and updates using the “wsl.exe” command-line tool. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips should update issues arise.
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Customize Bing Chat and Web Search in Windows 11
This post details how to enable or disable the “Open Bing Chat in Edge” and “Find results in Web” features in Windows 11 using the Windows Search box. It instructs users how to navigate through the Windows Registry to alter these settings, and provides guidance to show or hide these features on the Start Menu…
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Fix Windows 11 Startup Issues with Repair Tool
The article provides a guide on using the Startup Repair tool in Windows 11 to diagnose and resolve startup issues. The tool attempts to fix problems that prevent a computer from starting automatically. Users can interpret and analyze startup log files for further analysis and take appropriate steps to rectify issues.
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How to Enable Auto-Capitalization in Windows 11 Touch Keyboard
The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the feature that capitalizes the first letter of each sentence on the Touch keyboard in Windows 11. This can be done through the Windows Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. These configurations aid in improving the user experience on touchscreen devices without physical keyboards.
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How to Enable Voice Typing Mic on Windows 11 Touch Keyboard
The article details how to enable or disable the voice typing mic button on the Touch keyboard for touch-enabled devices using Windows 11. This can be achieved through the Windows Settings app or via the Windows Registry Editor, both methodologies are described step by step. The changes take effect after a system restart.