Tag: Windows 11

The article provides instructions for enabling or disabling pop-up descriptions for folder and desktop items in Windows 11. These pop-ups, or tooltips, show basic item details like creation date and size. Users can control this feature either via File Explorer Folder Options or the Windows Registry editor.

The article provides a guide on how to hide or show drive letters in the File Explorer of Windows 11, with the new default view set to ‘Home’. This can be done via File Explorer folder options or using the Windows Registry editor. The modifications require a computer restart to take effect.

The article guides users on managing the “Show Files from Office.com” feature in Windows 11 File Explorer. By default, the feature is enabled, presenting Office.com files in the home view. Users can disable it manually via Folder Options or using the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry. The guide details each method for users.

The article instructs on how to reset Settings and Microsoft Store apps to default in Windows 11. It highlights the process of repairing and resetting apps that are not functioning correctly. It details the steps to reset an app through the Windows Settings app and Windows PowerShell app. Resetting restores an app to its default…

The article details the process of viewing drive storage usage in Windows 11. One can see the amount of storage used and available either through the File Explorer by right-clicking the disk and selecting Properties, or through the Settings app by navigating to System -> Storage settings. Both methods show identical data.

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the Title bar window shake (Aero Shake) in Windows 11. This feature, first introduced in Windows 7, allows users to minimize all other windows by shaking the title bar of the application they want to keep open. The steps involve accessing the System settings via…

The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to uninstall or remove updates in Windows 11. While it is typically not recommended to remove updates due to their role in patching vulnerabilities and improving system stability, the piece highlights that some updates may lead to operational issues, necessitating removal. Instructions are given for uninstalling updates…

The article explains how to manually adjust the night light strength in Windows 11. It details how to navigate through the settings to change the strength level so that the blue light emitted from the computer is less likely to cause eye strain or disrupt sleep. The night light strength level is measured in Kelvin…

The article discusses how to enable or disable BitLocker drive auto-unlock feature in Windows 11. BitLocker helps protect computer data with access only by authorized users, including new files created. The encryption tool can auto-unlock drives at startup and can be further secured with a USB flash drive and a PIN. It provides detailed steps…

The article outlines the process to configure BitLocker to auto-unlock a PC at startup via Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in Windows 11, instead of requiring the insertion of a USB drive with a startup key and a PIN. This involves changing settings in the BitLocker Drive Encryption section of the Control Panel.