Tag: Windows 11

The article provides steps to enable or disable the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist feature in Windows 11. The feature, activated by default, blocks problematic drivers but could interfere with valid device drivers. It can be managed via the Windows Security App; toggling on/off in the Core isolation details pane under Device Security. Regular monitoring of…

The article details the process of changing the Startup App Notification priority in Windows 11, a feature that can notify users when a new app initiates at startup. It explains how to select three types of priority – normal, high, or top – via the System Settings interface. This function is not enabled by default…

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable startup app notifications in Windows 11. These notifications alert users when a new app registers itself to run at startup. While integrated apps, such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus, automatically run at system startup, user-installed apps depend on user permissions. The article also offers instructions…

The article gives a step-by-step guide on how to change the foreground flash count for taskbar apps in Windows 11. The default setting flashes the taskbar apps seven times, but users can adjust this setting including setting it to flash indefinitely. The change is made through the Windows Registry.

The article provides a tutorial on how to enable or disable the “Show flashing on taskbar apps” feature in Windows 11. This feature signifies system updates, hardware issues, and other notifications that require user attention through flashing icons on the taskbar. The process involves navigating to System Settings and adjusting the Taskbar behaviors.

The article discusses how to switch out of S Mode in Windows 11 for devices that come pre-established with this feature by the original manufacturer. S Mode enhances security and performance, allowing only app installation from the Microsoft Store. Users wanting to install apps from other sources or upgrade to Windows 11, can switch out…

The article provides a guide to enable or disable the ‘Show snap layouts when I hover over a window’s maximize button’ feature in Windows 11. This feature allows users to launch flyout layouts to reorient their windows on screen. Users access it through the System Settings pane, following the path System -> Multitasking -> Snap…

This article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the feature “Show Encryption or Compressed NTFS files in Color” in Windows 11. Enabling this feature in the File Explorer can help users differentiate their encrypted and compressed files from regular ones, adding an extra level of security to their data.

The article provides instructions on how to encrypt and decrypt files and folders using the Encrypted File System (EFS) in Windows 11, which enhances security. The steps can be done via folder or file properties option or using specific commands via the terminal. Limitations include the incompatibility of EFS with Windows 11 Home Edition and…

The article details how to adjust the resource consumption of the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11, which allows Android apps to run on the system. By default, WSA runs ‘as needed,’ causing a delay when opening apps. Users with sufficient resources can modify it to ‘continuous,’ reducing app launch time. Instructions for…