Windows 11

Screen timeout in Windows 11 is the built-in power feature that automatically turns off your display after your PC sits idle for a set period. You can choose any time…

This tutorial shows you how to turn System Restore on or off in Windows 11. What is System Restore? System Restore is a helpful Windows tool that creates a snapshot,…

Kernel-mode Stack Protection in Windows 11 is a built-in security setting that blocks bad software from taking over your PC through memory tricks. Available on Windows 11 version 22H2 and…

Turn the “Get me up to date” feature on or off in Windows 11 to control how quickly your PC restarts after installing updates. Why Update Your Windows? Keeping your…

Lock screen slideshow in Windows 11 rotates a collection of your favorite personal photos as a moving backdrop whenever your PC goes idle. Pressing the Windows Key + L triggers…

You can allow or block microphone access for Microsoft Copilot (an AI assistant built into Windows) in a few clicks. What is Microsoft Copilot? Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant…

Leaving Microsoft Copilot (an AI assistant built into your operating system) running in the background keeps the app ready in your taskbar system tray for instant access. What is Microsoft…

This tutorial shows how to enable or disable Spatial Sound in Windows 11. What is Spatial Sound? Spatial sound builds a three-dimensional virtual soundscape in Windows 11. It places audio…

Windows 11 lets you show onscreen feedback whenever you press keyboard shortcuts while using a stylus. Connecting a digital pen via Bluetooth unlocks several customization options. Why would you want…

Pen visual effects in Windows 11 show small circle animations and ripples on your screen whenever your stylus touches the display. These visual cues first arrived in Windows 11 build…

The pen cursor in Windows 11 shows up as a small dot on your screen whenever you move a stylus close to the display. Turning this visual dot on or…

Use pen as mouse in Windows 11 turns your digital stylus into a standard computer pointer so you can click small buttons, drag files, and browse the web with high…

Ignore touch input when using a pen in Windows 11 stops accidental palm marks and finger taps from ruining your digital handwriting or sketching. This built-in Windows 11 feature turns…

Preferred Windows Hello cameras in Windows 11 let you choose which webcam handles facial recognition so you can use the highest quality sensor plugged into your PC. Windows Hello is…

Controlled Folder Access in Windows 11 blocks ransomware and unknown apps from changing or deleting personal files stored on your PC. This built-in Microsoft Defender security feature automatically protects default…