Tag: Windows 11

The article outlines how to modify the Search button layout on the Taskbar in Windows 11, an option currently available to participants in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. Users can customize the layout through the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor, choosing to display a Search icon, Search box, Search button or hide the…

The article explains various ways to check system specifications on Windows 11, even without accompanying documentation. The methods listed are: checking the ‘About’ pane in the Settings app, using the ‘System Information’ tool, using Command Prompt with the ‘systeminfo’ command, or using Windows PowerShell with the ‘Get-ComputerInfo’ command. Users can find detailed information about installed…

The article explains how to enable or disable the ‘drag to snap’ feature in Windows 11. This feature lets users reorient windows by hovering over the window’s top edge and choosing a new layout. It’s possible to disable this feature via the Windows Registry Editor, following a step-by-step path provided. The article concludes by explaining…

The article presents steps to enable or disable ‘Shift Lock’ in the Touch Keyboard of Windows 11, primarily on touchscreen devices. This function turns all text into uppercase letters. The method involves modifications in the Windows Registry Editor, specifically the ‘EnableShiftLock’ value in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\TabletTip\1.7 path. A value of 1 enables Shift Lock, while 0…

The article provides a step-by-step guide to resolve the issue of the ‘remove PIN’ sign-in option being grayed out in Windows 11. The process involves navigating through the Windows Settings to the account sign-in options, where one must disable a specific security feature. Once turned off, the ‘remove PIN’ button becomes accessible again. The article…

The article provides a guide to re-register the Microsoft Store app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Store app comes pre-installed and if it malfunctions or corrupts, troubleshooting steps include resetting, repairing, reinstalling or re-registering the app. The process to re-register the app for the current user or all users, using PowerShell commands, is explained step-by-step.

The text provides an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11, detailing combinations for general use, command prompt operations, dialog box functions, File Explorer tasks, virtual desktop switching, taskbar engagements, and settings navigation. The post emphasizes the efficiency of keyboard shortcuts as an alternative to mouse-dependent actions, potentially replacing its necessity for many commands.

The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall Windows Mixed Reality (a spatial operating system) from Windows 11 via the Settings app. Uninstalling Windows Mixed Reality can help resolve potential issues and free up disk space. Note that uninstalling will erase user info, but the Mixed Reality apps will remain on the computer.

The article provides a guide on how to add or remove the Mixed Reality pane in the Settings app on Windows 11. Windows Mixed Reality, a spatial operating system, can be set up using a compatible headset. After setup, the Mixed Reality pane is automatically added to the Settings app. Users can manually add or…

This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable Windows 11’s new taskbar feature that allows users to share windows from the taskbar in meeting calls. Users can activate or deactivate this feature either through the Settings app or by using the Windows Registry Editor.