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Stop OneDrive from Auto-Starting in Windows 11
The post provides instructions on how to stop OneDrive, a Microsoft cloud and backup storage, from automatically opening upon logging into Windows 11. Users can disable this feature by using Task Manager or from within the OneDrive app itself. Both methods involve finding the OneDrive settings and deactivating the auto-start feature.
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How to Deactivate Windows 11 Activation Key
This post guides through the process of deactivating and uninstalling Windows 11 activation key. It informs students and new users that they can transfer or remove their product key from a PC without erasing the digital license on Microsoft servers. To do this, one may need administrator rights, then proceed through several commands on the…
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How to Share a Printer in Windows 11
The post outlines how to share a printer in Windows 11 for both network and single-PC printers. By ensuring the primary PC is turned on and connected to both the printer and the network, users can use the System Settings panel to select a printer and toggle its sharing settings. Once shared, the printer can…
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How to Spoof Your MAC Address on Windows 11
This content provides a guide on how to change or spoof the MAC address of a device on Windows 11. MAC addresses help identify network devices, and while they cannot be altered physically, users can change them virtually to resolve network issues. The article includes step-by-step instructions on how to navigate the Windows 11 system…
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How to Manage Metered Connections on Windows 11
The post provides a guide for students and new users to enable or disable the metered connection feature on Windows 11 for Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular connections, allowing them to control and reduce data usage. However, enabling it may prevent automatic updates leading to security vulnerabilities. The post also includes step-by-step instructions for turning metered…
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Schedule Automatic Maintenance in Windows 11
The post instructs Windows 11 users on how to schedule automatic system maintenance tasks including updates, security scanning, and system diagnostics. While these tasks are usually done at 2 AM, the timing can be changed if one’s PC is not usually on at this time. There’s no option to stop these tasks, as they help…
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How to Update Microsoft Store Apps on Windows 11
This post advises students and new users on updating Microsoft Store apps on Windows 11, promoting its significance in addressing bugs/security vulnerabilities and improving overall app security. Two types of apps – Microsoft Store apps and traditional apps – can be installed on Windows. The post provides guidelines for manually updating Microsoft Store apps from…
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Upgrade Windows 11 Home to Pro: Step-by-Step Guide
This text outlines how to upgrade from Windows 11 Home Edition to Pro. It provides two options for acquiring a Windows 11 Pro license: purchasing a retail key from a vendor, or buying one directly from Windows activation settings. Benefits of Pro include BitLocker encryption, Hyper-V virtualization, a built-in remote desktop server, and joining a…
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Install Android Apps on Windows 11: Step-by-Step Guide
The post guides students and new users on how to install and use Android apps on Windows 11. Currently limited to the Microsoft Insider Preview program, full support for these apps is expected early to mid-2022. For installation, one can only download apps from the Amazon Appstore through the Microsoft Store, requiring an Amazon account.…
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How to Play DVDs and Blu-rays on Windows 11
Windows 11 doesn’t provide built-in support for playing DVDs or Blu-ray discs like its predecessors. To address this, users can install third-party or vendor DVD software such as VLC Media Player, a free, open-source, cross-platform multimedia player. Alternatively, a DVD player can be purchased from the Microsoft Store, but it doesn’t support Blu-ray Discs, so…