The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the end of session sound after a Focus session in Windows 11. Windows 11's Focus feature, designed to minimize distractions, notifies users with an alarm sound post-session. The alert sound can be toggled on or off in the Clock app settings.
This article guides on how to update or install your device's audio driver in Windows 11. Two methods are provided: using Windows Update's optional updates or via Device Manager. Updating drivers might resolve or improve sound quality issues. It's highlighted that after updating or installing an audio driver, a system restart might be necessary.
The article outlines the process of adding or removing Remote Desktop users in Windows 11. Remote Desktop, included by default with Windows, allows remote access to a PC's apps, files, and network resources. To permit this, users must be added to the Remote Desktop Users group. The article provides steps to do this using the Windows Settings app, Control Panel, Local Users and Group applet, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
The piece provides steps to control the visibility of the "Let's finish setting up your device" window in Windows 11, prompted after upgrades. Users can do this through the Settings app by adjusting Notification settings or by altering the Windows Registry. The window aims to connect your device to Microsoft services for improved work efficiency and security. It may appear more often for devices receiving pre-release versions of Windows.
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to change or relocate the OneDrive folder to a different location in Windows 11. Featuring steps from opening the OneDrive app and unlinking the PC from your OneDrive account to cutting and pasting the OneDrive folder to a new location, and finally, relinking the OneDrive folder after setting up OneDrive again.
The new Snipping Tool app in Windows 11 now includes a record feature for screen recording, replacing the classic Snip & Sketch app. Recordings can be previewed before saving and are stored in the Video folder. The latest version of the Snipping Tool (version 11.2211.35.0) is available to Windows 11 devices in the Windows Insiders Dev Channel.
The article highlights how to control the upload and download rate of the OneDrive app in Windows 11. It outlines steps to setup OneDrive, manage large unimportant files, access help and settings, and configure advanced settings. The information enables users to limit their OneDrive network bandwidth usage, especially if their network is slow or mobile.
This article provides steps to enable or disable the Efficiency Mode in Windows 11's redesigned Task Manager. This mode helps limit resource-hungry apps, improving system responsiveness and energy efficiency. Users can enable this feature through the Processes page or by right-clicking the process. If an option is greyed out, it's a core Windows process which throttling might affect system performance.
The article outlines the process to enable hidden education themes in Windows 11, which are typically available only on school computers. Using the Windows Registry, users can create a new subkey under the device parent key labeled 'Education' and make the necessary changes. After restarting the device, these themes will become viewable in the Personalization settings pane.
The article pertains to the activation or deactivation of Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection on Windows 11. This feature, currently deactivated by default, heightens security by preventing malicious software from hijacking the computer. LSA Protection can be toggled using the Windows Security app, Windows Registry editor, or the Local Group Policy editor. In the future, LSA Protection is set to be enabled by default on new, enterprise-linked Windows 11 devices.
The article details how to enable or disable the tablet-optimized taskbar in Windows 11. From build 25197, users can switch to an optimized taskbar for tablet mode, automatically shifting when a 2-in-1 device keyboard is disconnected or folded back. The procedure can be done through the Settings app or via the Windows Registry Editor. Note that this feature is not available for laptops and desktop PCs.
The article details how to find your product key for Windows 11. A Windows product key, required for Windows activation, may be physically affixed to a device, or could be a digital license. Keys can be found preinstalled on new computers, in retail packaging, confirmation emails for digital copies, or via the "ShowKeyPlus" tool in the Microsoft Store.
This article provides detailed steps on how to adjust the mouse wheel scroll speed on Windows 11 using three different methods: the Windows Settings app, the classic Control Panel, and the Windows registry editor. While all these methods are viable, the article suggests that the Windows Settings app is the most user-friendly option. It further details how to navigate each method to reach the specific settings that allow a user to increase or decrease the lines to scroll at a time.
The post instructs students and new users on how to switch between File Explorer tabs on Windows 11, which allows multiple locations to be worked on simultaneously. Key steps include opening File Explorer, creating a new tab with CTRL + T or the 'Add new tab' button, and switching between tabs using CTRL + Tab or mouse clicks.
The article provides guidance on how to delete or remove desktop stickers (a non-default feature requiring enabling through the Windows registry) in Windows 11. The process involves a context menu command and sticker editor accessible via right-click on the desktop or Settings app. Instructions on adding/editing stickers are also covered.
