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Xbox Game Bar (a built-in Windows tool that records gameplay and takes screenshots) saves a rolling video buffer in the background so you can capture cool moments after they happen.…
Audio failures on Windows 11 leave you without system alerts, media playback, and conference calls. Run through these diagnostic steps to restore your sound output. Run the Playing Audio Troubleshooter…
Night light in Windows 11 is a display setting that cuts out harsh blue light and warms up your screen colors after sunset to help you sleep better. Electronic displays…
Windows Hello in Windows 11 lets you sign in to your PC using a PIN, your face, or your fingerprint instead of a traditional password. This biometric and PIN authentication…
Environment variable paths in Windows 11 are text values that point programs to specific folders on your computer so apps can find the files they need to run. Setting up…
Dynamic Lock (a security setting that automatically locks your PC when you walk away) secures your screen within 30 seconds of leaving your desk by tracking the Bluetooth signal of…
Setting up custom ICC color profiles in Windows 11 Color Management fixes color shifts and makes your monitor show accurate tones. An ICC profile is a small file that tells…
Snap Layouts in Windows 11 organizes open windows into pre-configured grid positions on your screen so you can view multiple applications at once. Hovering your mouse over any window’s maximize…
Changing the date format in Windows 11 lets you switch between layouts like DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD so dates match your local habits or personal taste. Windows 11 splits these…
Control desktop backgrounds, window colors, sounds, and mouse pointers all at once by building a custom visual layout. Apply a theme To apply a theme in Windows 11, open Settings,…
Add languages, text-to-speech voices, handwriting tools, and speech recognition features to Windows 11 to change your display language or type in a new script. Checking System Requirements and Preparation Checking…
Check the print queue to inspect active documents, cancel frozen print jobs, or restart a stalled printing process without rebooting your computer. Using the Settings App The Settings app lets…
Automatic lock screen settings in Windows 11 control exactly how many minutes of inactivity pass before your PC locks itself to protect your data. You can adjust this timeout in…
Dark mode in Windows 11 changes bright white system menus, native apps, and web browsers into deep charcoal and black tones. This visual switch cuts down the high levels of…
Storage Sense (a built-in Windows tool that deletes unneeded data to free up disk space) cleans out leftover application caches, old update logs, and error reports that clutter your primary…
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