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Enable Handwriting: Use Your Fingertip in Windows 11

This article provides instructions to enable or disable the use of fingertip for writing in the handwriting panel in Windows 11. This feature is available for touchscreen devices and can be adjusted using either the Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. The process includes navigating to specific settings or folders and altering check boxes or values.

March 14, 2023 Read more →
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How to Open Windows Terminal as Admin Automatically

The article discusses how to automate the Windows Terminal app to open as an admin window in Windows 11. It teaches using the app's settings, specifically the 'Run this profile as Administrator' toggle. Another method discussed involves editing the app's JSON configuration file, where adding "elevate:true" or "elevate:false" would enable or disable this feature respectively.

March 12, 2023 Read more →
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How to Enable or Disable Closing Warnings in Windows Terminal

This article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the warning message when closing multiple tabs in Windows Terminal. The process involves either accessing 'Settings' and adjusting the 'Warn when closing more than one tab' option or manually adding a specific line to the Terminal app's built-in JSON configuration file.

March 11, 2023 Read more →
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How to Change Geographic Location in Windows 11

The article instructs how to enable or disable the geographic location feature in Windows 11, a service that provides location-specific services such as local shops, directions, weather information, and more. It provides thorough steps on how to adjust this setting through both the Local Group Policy Editor and the Windows Registry Editor, giving users full control over their location settings.

March 8, 2023 Read more →
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How to Install VBScript in Windows 11

This article provides a guide on how to install or uninstall the legacy VBScript feature on Windows 11, originally removed in favor of JavaScript. Using the Windows Settings app feature, users can select VBScript under the optional features settings pane. Alternatively, installation or uninstallation can be completed via command line in the Windows Terminal app.

March 6, 2023 Read more →
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How to Change PowerShell Execution Policies in Windows 11

The article discusses the process of setting or changing Windows PowerShell script execution policies in Windows 11. PowerShell's execution policy is a safety feature that controls how it loads files and runs scripts to avoid the execution of malicious scripts. The text further elaborates on various execution policies and steps to modify them via System Settings, the PowerShell app, and Windows Registry Editor. The user can define an execution policy for a local computer, a current user, or a particular session, enabling basic rules and preventing unintentional violation of them.

March 4, 2023 Read more →
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Why use Windows 11 Calculator always on top?

This summary discusses how to use the "Always on top" mode for the Calculator app in Windows 11. This mode allows the Calculator window to stay open above other windows, which can be toggled on and off using a highlighted button or a keyboard shortcut (Alt + Up/Down Arrow).

March 2, 2023 Read more →
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How to Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11

This article provides instructions on how to adjust the text cursor thickness in Windows 11 for better visibility, through three different methods: using the Windows Settings app, the Control Panel app, and the Windows Registry Editor. Efforts include increasing the blink rate, turning on cursor indicator and adjusting cursor thickness.

March 1, 2023 Read more →
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How to Prevent Users from Changing Passwords in Windows 11

The article explains how to manage user password changes in Windows 11. By default, all users can alter their passwords, but administrators can restrict this. This can be done through Local Users and Groups, where admins can check or uncheck the "User cannot change password" box. Alternatively, they can use the Windows Terminal with specific commands to allow or prevent password changes.

February 26, 2023 Read more →
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How to List Windows 11 Restore Points

This article instructs how to list all available System restore points in Windows 11. System restore points, automatically created within a 24-hour period, can revert the computer to a previous good state. The article provides a step-by-step guide on finding system restore points via the Settings app, and an alternative method using Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

February 23, 2023 Read more →
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How to Enable Respect Power Settings when Indexing in Windows 11

The article describes how to alter the "Respect power settings when indexing" feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. This setting, found in the 'Privacy & security' section, can be toggled to respect power settings when indexing, which shuts down indexing during power-saving modes. The guide also includes instructions on how to use the Registry Editor to change this setting.

February 22, 2023 Read more →
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How to Control Desktop Background Changes in Windows 11

This article outlines the steps to allow or prevent users from changing the desktop background in Windows 11. Administrators can control this setting via the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. Different options in these editors determine if users can or cannot modify their desktop backgrounds. Following these steps and a system restart activates the changes.

February 15, 2023 Read more →
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How to Change Cursor Blink Rate in Windows 11

This article provides a guide on changing the text cursor blink rate in Windows 11 via the Control Panel or Windows Registry Editor. The text cursor blink rate adjustment can make it easier for users to locate the cursor. Users wanting to implement this change need to either make adjustments in the Keyboard Properties within the Control Panel or create a new key in the Windows Registry. A system restart is necessary for the changes to take effect.

February 8, 2023 Read more →
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How to Add or Remove the Sign-In Screen Power Button in Windows 11

This article provides steps to add or remove the power button from the Windows 11 sign-in screen via local security policy or the Windows registry editor. The power button allows shutting down the computer without signing in. Settings can be changed in the Local Security Policy Editor or in the Registry Editor. A restart is required for changes to apply.

February 6, 2023 Read more →
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How to Save Windows Spotlight Images in Windows 11

The article provides a step-by-step guide to locating and saving Windows Spotlight images in Windows 11, which are automatically downloaded to your computer from Microsoft servers. The process involves using the Windows Terminal app and Command Prompt to create a new folder, transfer the images, and convert them into JPEG.

February 3, 2023 Read more →