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How to Enable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge
The Microsoft Edge team is developing a Touch mode feature that optimizes the browser for touch devices, enlarging buttons and tabs. The feature, currently in the development version, will be available to all users soon. Users can turn on or off Touch mode in the Microsoft Edge settings under Appearance.
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How to Customize Split Screen Shortcuts in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11, is introducing a Split Screen feature, currently added to the development version. This feature, which allows viewing separate pages in a single split screen window, includes a customizable keyboard shortcut. To alter this, go to Accessibility settings, choose “Shortcut for split window” and input your preferred keys,…
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How to Open Resource Monitor in Windows 11
The article outlines various methods to open the Resource Manager app in Windows 11, which offers real-time information on a device’s CPU, memory, disk, and network resources. These ways include using the Start menu, the Run app box, the Task Manager, the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, and the Windows Tools folder.
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Guide to Managing Columns in Windows 11 Task Manager
This article details how to add or remove columns in the redesigned Task Manager app in Windows 11. The updated design, aligned with Windows 11 principles, features a dark theme, a navigation bar, settings page, and a command bar. Users can manage columns on various pages by right-clicking column titles and checking or unchecking items.…
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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.