This content provides a guide for students and new users on how to pin folders and files to the Quick access pane in Windows 11. Quick access allows easy navigation to frequently used folders and files. The recent release of Windows 11 exclusively allows Quick access pinning for computers enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview…

This text provides a guide on how to use the built-in tool in Windows 11 to view the health and performance report of a device. It explains how the tool identifies issues such as security problems, lack of storage space, software failures or faulty Windows Time service, and provides recommendations for rectification. Appropriate actions for…

The article provides instructions for finding a Media Access Control (MAC) address in Windows 11. A MAC address, unique to each network device, is crucial for identifying and troubleshooting network issues. It details methods to discover the MAC address via the settings app, command prompt, and PowerShell. The guide includes clicking through certain settings fields…

The post provides a guide for students and new users to enable or disable Public folder sharing in Windows 11. The Public folder, found under the C:\Users directory, can be shared with other users on the device or network when enabled. Steps to access and modify these settings are shared through the Windows Settings app…

This is a guide for students and new users on altering File and Printer sharing settings in Windows 11. This Windows feature allows sharing of files, folders, and connected printers across a network. The guide provides instructions on enabling or disabling this feature via the Settings app or Command Prompt. Shared resources can be customised…

This post instructs how to activate or deactivate Network discovery in Windows 11. Network discovery, a Windows feature, lets devices find and identify each other on a network. Windows 11 has three discovery states: On, Off, and Custom. Instructions for activation or deactivation are given through the Settings app or Command Prompt. Network discovery is…

This content guides users through various troubleshooting steps to solve blank or black screen problems in Windows 11. The issues can occur before signing into Windows, after sign-in, or post operating system updates. The advice includes checking keyboard and display connections, restarting display drivers, performing a clean boot in Windows 11, and seeking potential solutions…

The post outlines how to restart or reset Windows Explorer in Windows 11 to resolve common functionality issues, such as an unresponsive Taskbar or Quick Settings. Users are instructed to open the Task Manager, locate Windows Explorer, and either restart it or end the task and run a new one by typing ‘explorer.exe’. This avoids…

The post guides students and new users on how to enable or disable the Random Hardware MAC addresses feature for Wi-Fi in Windows 11. This function aids in providing a layer of security by preventing public Wi-Fi networks from tracking the computer’s MAC addresses and location. The feature can apply globally to all Wi-Fi networks…

The post instructs users on how to toggle Microsoft Defender Antivirus’ Periodic Scanning feature on/off in Windows 11. Windows offers a built-in antivirus program, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which gets disabled when another antivirus solution is installed. However, it can be configured to continuously scan for threats overlooked by the primary solution, enhancing system security.