#Windows 11

The article provides a guide to enable or disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11. Starting from build 23493, Copilot lets users interact with Bing Chat AI for system settings and multiple application usage. It can be added as a button on the Taskbar or be controlled using the Local Group Policy Editor. A range of commands for actions can be issued to Copilot.

The article provides a guide on how to modify the Purchase sign-in settings in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 11. These settings control whether or not a password is required when making a purchase. It emphasizes that changes to these settings only affect the device the user is currently signed into and will not apply to other devices.

The latest Windows Build 25921 allows users to set HDR (JXR) image files as their desktop background. This feature enhances the display of desktop backgrounds on device screens with High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities. To apply JXR files as a desktop background, you'd need to ensure your device supports or is connected to an HDR display, then personalize your background settings using the downloaded JXR file.

The article describes how to enable or disable the "Start voice access before you sign in to your PC" option in Windows 11. Users can manage this feature through the Settings app in the Accessibility > Speech setting pane. Alternatively, changes can be made using Windows Registry editor. Presently, voice access supports English-U.S language and permits users to control their PC and send texts using voice commands.

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the "Update Microsoft Store Apps Automatically" feature on Windows 11. Users can adjust these settings either directly on the Microsoft Store app, through the Local Group Policy Editor, or via the Windows Registry Editor. Notably, updates can help boost security by addressing bugs and vulnerabilities.

The article guides users on enabling or disabling the Copilot feature in Windows 11, which integrates Bing Chat AI for interacting with system settings and tasks using natural language. However, the feature, available on select devices part of Microsoft's Insider Preview program, requires Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1901.150 or higher.

The article guides on how to show or hide users from the sign-in screen in Windows 11. It involves tweaking the Windows Registry under the pathway HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon by creating a new key named DisableBackButton. Changing the value data to 1 shows all users, while 0 hides them on the sign-in screen.

The article provides instructions on how to display or hide the OS Edition and Build watermark on a Windows 11 desktop background. This can be achieved by updating certain values in the Windows Registry. Instructions vary depending on whether changes are to be applied to individual users or system-wide. The guide also includes troubleshooting advice.

The article provides instructions on how to manually start or stop Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) in Windows 11. WAM performs various background tasks such as system updates, security checks, and malware scans. Users can adjust these schedules and manually manipulate WAM through the Control Panel app or Windows Terminal.

The article provides methods for scheduling Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM) on Windows 11. WAM conducts tasks like updates and security checks, usually at 2 AM. The guide highlights three ways to customize this time: via Control Panel, the Local Group Policy Editor, or the Windows Registry Editor. It emphasizes using a time when the computer isn't likely to be interrupted.

The article provides a guide to Windows Automatic Maintenance (WAM), a feature on Windows 11 that performs various background tasks at a default time of 2 AM. Microsoft recommends keeping WAM enabled for tasks like updating the OS and apps, checking security, and scanning for malware. The article also outlines steps to list all WAM tasks using the Windows Terminal app. This list can further be saved in a text file.

The article details how to map or unmap network drives using the PowerShell application in Windows 11. It provides step-by-step instructions for the process, starting from opening the PowerShell app to entering the command format. The article also describes how to store credentials to avoid repeated password entry and how to disconnect shared network drives using PowerShell commands.

This article provides a detailed guide on how to customize the Narrator's voice, speed, pitch, and volume in Windows 11 using Narrator settings in the Windows Settings app. The Narrator, a screen-reading app, aids those with vision limitations and has functionalities like sending emails, browsing the web, and document writing. Users can install additional natural voices and utilize state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology on Windows devices.

The article provides a detailed guide on how to add or remove Natural Voices on the Narrator app in Windows 11. The Narrator app, a screen-reading tool for those with limited vision, supports two types of voices - Legacy and Natural. This advanced text-to-speech feature is always available on Windows even without an internet connection. Adding or removing voices involves accessing Windows Settings and using the PowerShell app for installations or uninstallations.

This article guides on how to use the SMB compression feature in Windows 11 for mapping a network drive, reducing data transferred over networks. The feature is automatically enabled, but can be manually activated. Alongside existing shared network locations, new ones can be created with SMB compression built-in using various command formats.