Tag: Windows 11

This guide details methods for creating files in Windows 11, targeting users ranging from students to professionals. It outlines file creation through File Explorer, command bar, context menu, Windows Terminal (Command Prompt and PowerShell), and keyboard shortcuts, each with step-by-step instructions. Emphasizing efficiency, the tutorial familiarizes users with Windows 11’s features.

Windows 11 users can utilize the Phone Link app to add or remove their mobile apps to the Start menu for easier access. This article demonstrates the process, which involves linking the phone to the PC, selecting the desired app in the Phone Link app, and using the context menu to ‘Add to Start’ or…

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.

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.…

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,…

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…

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.

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…

This article guides users on running a Microsoft Defender Antivirus offline scan in Windows 11, useful for eradicating hard-to-remove malware. Key steps include opening the Windows Security app, selecting ‘Virus & threat protection,’ choosing ‘Scan options,’ and initiating the offline scan which reboots to the recovery environment to perform a full system check for threats.