Tag: Windows 11

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the “Projecting to this PC” feature in Windows 11 for wireless content viewing from other devices. It explains how to navigate to the System Settings pane using various methods, and then how to choose options from the ‘Projecting to this PC’ settings panel. The options…

The article provides instructions on how to control live Widget content updates on the Taskbar in Windows 11. Starting with build 25211, Microsoft allows users to control the behavior of Widgets. Procedures include opening Widgets through the weather icon or a keyboard shortcut, accessing Widget settings, and toggling the update functionality on or off.

The article outlines how to access and configure settings in the File Explorer Options window in Windows 11. With a minimalistic design, Windows 11 has moved many menu commands and options to new menus – the layout and view, Filter, and See more. It provides detailed steps to open the window via File Explorer or…

The article guides on determining the type of account used to sign into Windows 11, which supports multiple user profiles and allows users to sign in with either a Local account or a Microsoft account. Detailed instructions are given on how to use the Settings app to reveal the details of the logged-in account.

The article guides on how to show or hide file extensions for known file types in Windows 11. File extensions, typically 3-4 letters after the period in a file name, help Windows identify files and recommend suitable programs. The guide includes procedures for both showing and hiding these extensions in File Explorer.

The article provides a step-by-step guide to enable or disable the “Show recently added apps” feature in Windows 11. This feature, which keeps track of recent activities like file access and added apps, enhances productivity by listing recently installed apps in the Start menu Recommended section and Jump Lists. It also includes instructions to remove…

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the “Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer” feature in Windows 11. This function, which tracks recent activities, is designed to improve productivity and ease file retrieval, but may be perceived as a privacy concern by some users. The steps…

The article provides a step-by-step guide to enable or disable the auto-save screenshots function in the Snipping Tools app on Windows 11. Screenshots, by default, are automatically saved in PNG format in a specified folder and can be managed in the app’s Settings page. Changes are applied immediately after exiting.

The article provides a guide on adjusting screen and sleep settings in Windows 11 to suit user preferences. Usually, Windows 11 automatically turns off the device screen and enters sleep mode after a period of inactivity to save energy and prolong battery life. However, users can modify these settings in the System Settings panel under…

This article provides steps to enable or disable the “Show accent color on title bars and windows borders” feature in Windows 11. The accent color is active around active windows’ borders and title bars. It can be customized in the System Settings under the Personalization -> Colors -> Accent color options. Once disabled, active windows…