Tag: Windows 11

The article provides steps to control the hovering actions of the Widgets board in Windows 11. Starting with build 25211, Microsoft introduced a setting allowing users to disable or enable the auto-opening of the Widgets board on hover. It guides users on accessing the Widget settings through the taskbar and customizing their hover preferences.

The article provides instructions to enable or disable the ‘always show scrollbars’ feature in Windows 11 through the system settings, accessibility, and visual effects options. This can alternatively be done through the Windows Registry Editor by tweaking the DynamicScrollbars key under Control Panel > Accessibility. The feature is part of Microsoft’s Fluent Design making elements…

This text outlines how to enable or disable the requirement for users to press CTRL+ALT+DEL on the sign-in screen for added security in Windows 11. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to alter this setting using Local Security Policy for Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, and the Windows Registry Editor for the…

This post outlines the process of adding or removing the power button from the sign-in screen in Windows 11. This can be done by either adjusting the Local Security Policy or altering the Windows Registry settings, depending on your version of Windows. Changing these settings modifies the user’s ability to shutdown, restart, hibernate or sleep…

The content provides a guide on enabling or disabling the camera in Windows 11. This can be done by navigating through the system settings to the “manage cameras” section. Here, users with administrator access can disable or enable the camera for all users. The process might require a system reboot. The camera’s features like rotation,…

The post provides steps to enable or disable Enhanced Phishing Protection in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen on Windows 11. This feature warns users who store passwords in Notepad or Microsoft 365 Office apps and suggests password deletion from these files. The protection includes Controlled folder access, Real-time protection, Tamper protection, and Ransomware protection. Steps for turning…

The post outlines how to enable or disable Enhanced Phishing Protection in Windows 11. This feature, built into Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, provides a range of security measures, including warnings against password reuse and alerts for potential malicious sites. A step-by-step guide is provided for enabling or disabling these alerts using Windows Security and Local Group…

The post outlines the process of enabling or disabling the new feature ‘Show snap layouts’ when dragging a window to the top of the screen in Windows 11. This feature, introduced in the latest version of Windows 11, allows users to reorient their windows on-screen. While helpful for some, it might not appeal to all.…

This post details the steps needed to enable or disable the automatic locking of a computer after a certain period of inactivity in Windows 11. This feature is designed to enhance security by preventing unauthorized access to your files. The guide covers how to adjust this setting using both the Local Security Policy editor and…

The post provides a guide on how to alter the Console Lock Display Off Timeout settings in Windows 11, which controls the delay before a locked screen automatically turns off due to inactivity. The default setting is one minute, and the instructions outline step-by-step how to change this preference.