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How to Remove Symbolic Links in Ubuntu Linux
This article outlines the removal of symbolic links in Ubuntu Linux. Symbolic links, created with the ln -s command, sometimes require deletion for system cleanup or to avoid confusion. Steps include opening the terminal, navigating to the symlink’s directory using the cd command, identifying the symlink with ls -l, and deleting it using rm or…
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How to Enable Microsoft Edge’s Super Drag and Drop Feature
The Super Drag Drop feature in Microsoft Edge, currently available only in non-stable channels (Canary, Beta, Dev), enables opening links or images in new tabs via drag and drop, enhancing browsing efficiency. To toggle this experimental feature, users can either adjust settings in the browser interface or modify the Windows Registry Editor, with the latter…
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How to Enable or Disable Enhanced Security Mode in Edge
This article details how to toggle the ability to bypass Enhanced Security Mode in Microsoft Edge using the Windows Registry Editor. Enhanced Security Mode offers extra protection against harmful websites and downloads, but users may need to bypass it on occasion. To change the setting, users navigate to a specific registry key and modify the…
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How to Find Shared Printer Name in Windows 11
This article details the process for locating a shared printer’s name in Windows 11, making it easier to connect devices within a network. It outlines three methods: using the Settings app, accessing the Devices and Printers folder, and employing PowerShell commands. This aids in more convenient printing across devices and troubleshooting.
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How to Connect to a Shared Printer in Windows 11
This article outlines methods for connecting to a network-shared printer on Windows 11, enabling devices to print without a direct connection. It details steps for adding a printer using the Windows Settings app, the Devices and Printers folder, and PowerShell, highlighting the importance of knowing the network path or IP address and shared printer name.…
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How to Share a Local Printer in Windows 11
This article outlines methods for sharing a local printer on a Windows 11 network, allowing print access without direct physical connections. The shared printer function requires an administrator with enabled file and printer sharing on a PC that must remain on. Sharing can be done through the Windows Settings app, the Devices and Printers folder,…
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Create Desktop Shortcuts for Microsoft Store Apps
This article details creating desktop shortcuts for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11, offering a quicker access option to frequently used applications. You can drag app icons from the Start menu or use the ‘shell:appsfolder’ command in File Explorer to the Desktop. Additionally, right-clicking offers a ‘Create shortcut’ option. This process enhances workflow efficiency by…
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How to Access Devices and Printers in Windows 11
This article provides instructions for accessing the Devices and Printers folder in Windows 11, a central hub for managing connected devices. It details two methods: navigating through the Windows Settings app and using a shell command via the Run dialog. These steps aid users in viewing device information and adjusting settings.
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Enable or Disable Mica Effect in Microsoft Edge
This article details the process of enabling or disabling the Mica effect, a frosted glass-like visual, in the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 11. Starting with Edge version 122.0.2349.0, this effect is available and activated by default. Users can adjust this setting via the ‘Appearance’ section in the browser’s settings menu and need to restart…
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Enable Photo Notifications on Windows 11
Windows 11 now lets users receive photo and screenshot notifications from their Android devices directly on their PC. To enable this, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices in Windows 11, and turn on “Get new photo notifications.” Users can toggle this feature on or off as desired for instant access to…