The article provides a step-by-step guide for students and new users to adjust the account lockout duration in Windows 11 as a measure against brute-force password attacks. The default lockout duration is set at 10 minutes, but users can change it from 1 to 99,999 minutes. The procedure involves using the Local Group Policy Editor…

This piece instructs users, especially students and beginners, on how to use the ‘Nearby sharing’ feature in Windows 11 to share files and folders with devices in proximity using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The feature requires both devices to have Bluetooth and run either Windows 10 (version 1803 or later) or Windows 11. An enhanced version…

The content provides a guide for students and new users on decreasing the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11, key to the system’s operation. Deleting the folder can seriously damage the system; instead, reduction can be achieved using built-in Windows tools, like the Task Scheduler or running specific commands in the Terminal. Disk…

The post educates users on modifying the account lockout threshold in Windows 11. Windows 11 has implemented a new account lockout policy safeguarding against brute-force password attacks and by default, accounts lock after 10 failed login attempts. The policy can be altered via the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Terminal, allowing flexibility in the…

This guide illustrates the steps for students and new users to ascertain the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11. The WinSxS folder contains crucial components for system use and file repair. While File Explorer often inaccurately represents this folder’s size due to hard-linked files, the DISM function provides a more precise measure. Users…

This content is a guide on how to calibrate built-in display for HDR content in Windows 11. The calibration process allows users to balance details in the bright and dark parts of a scene. The article provides a step-by-step procedure in accessing Windows System Settings to tweak display settings and commence calibration of camera display…

The post guides students and new users on how to adjust the brightness of High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) content in Windows 11. This process is crucial because displays interpret HDR and SDR signals differently, and results vary by make and model. Additionally, the tutorial covers the different steps of selecting…

The post describes how to check high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities in Windows 11. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR), HDR offers greater brightness, color, and detail. The hardware requirements for HDR video include certain specifications for the display, PC, and graphics card. To verify HDR compatibility, users must navigate through the System Settings pane…

This post provides a guide on how to enable or disable high dynamic range (HDR) video on Windows 11 devices running on battery. HDR can reduce battery life, so it may be turned off by default when the device is running on battery. The post details the steps to change this setting via the System…