Tag: Windows 11

The article guides on how to list all installed Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distributions on Windows 11. It can be done through the File Explorer by opening the Linux folder, or through the Terminal using specific commands. Knowing the installed distributions is effective for developers using WSL.

The post details how to enable or disable the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) in Windows 11, an option that allows VRR-capable monitors to adjust refresh rate based on image’s frame rate. This feature, which reduces screen tearing in games and enables higher frame rates, can be toggled on or off via the Windows Settings app…

The new Notepad version for Windows 11, available for Microsoft Insider Preview program members, supports tabs, allowing users to manage multiple files in a single window. Users can customize whether files open in new tabs or a separate window by adjusting settings within the Notepad app.

The article details the steps to enable or disable the use of security questions for local accounts in Windows 11. It highlights the benefits of such security questions, like added account safety and easy password recovery. The methods involved using the ‘Local Group Policy Editor’ or the ‘Windows Registry Editor.’ Disabling security questions implies utilizing…

The article provides a guide on how to customize the Quick Settings panel in Windows 11 by adding, removing, or rearranging buttons. This panel, located at the taskbar’s bottom right corner, offers quick access to important features like Volume, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more, and can be modified as per user preference without navigating the Settings…

The article provides a guide on creating desktop shortcuts in Windows 11. The shortcuts can point to files, folders, apps, or websites. Different methods include using the “New Item Shortcut Wizard,” the “Send to” command in the context menu, dragging items from the start menu, or dragging and dropping web addresses directly onto the desktop.…

This article provides a guide on moving a hard disk drive from one computer to another in Windows 11. It outlines the step-by-step process from pre-disconnection checks to confirm the drive’s health, taking the disk offline and uninstalling via Device Manager, to installation in the new computer. It specifies the process applies only for secondary…

The article outlines steps for initializing new disks in Windows 11. If a new disk doesn’t appear in File Explorer, it may need a drive letter or initialization. Initializing a disk erases all data, preparing it for use. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for performing this action via the Windows Settings app, and also through…

The article provides guidelines on how to uninstall and reinstall the OneDrive app in Windows 11. The OneDrive app synchronizes files to the Microsoft cloud, enabling access from various devices. If issues arise, resetting is recommended. If resetting is ineffective, uninstalling and reinstalling the app resolves the problem. Guidelines include navigating Windows settings, handling app…

The post elaborates on how to change a Workgroup name on a Windows 11 computer. Workgroups enable files and printer sharing between network devices in the same domain. Instructions include steps in changing Workgroup names through the Windows Settings app, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell. The process finalizes with a system reboot to apply changes.