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Compact OS in Windows 11 compresses the core operating system files to free up roughly 2 GB of storage. It works best on small solid-state drives, and on most modern…
Automatic capitalization on the Windows 11 touch keyboard turns the first letter of every new sentence into an uppercase letter, so you don’t have to tap Shift each time. You…
Mobile hotspot in Windows 11 lets you share your computer’s internet connection with up to 8 nearby devices over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It turns your PC into a small wireless…
The I forgot my PIN link on the Windows 11 sign-in screen lets you reset a forgotten PIN without getting into your desktop first. Windows 11 Home and Pro both…
Change your Windows 11 PIN in a few quick steps to keep your account secure. The whole job takes about a minute, you don’t need to restart, and the new…
You can reset your Windows 11 PIN whether you forgot the current one or just want a new one. This guide covers both cases: resetting from Settings while you are…
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) lets you sign in to Windows 11 in seconds instead of typing a long password. It works through Windows Hello, a built-in security system that…
Removing a PIN in Windows 11 clears your current sign-in code. You can then sign in with a standard password, a security key, or a biometric option such as fingerprint,…
Shift lock on the Windows 11 touch keyboard turns on when you double-tap the Shift key (the up-arrow key). Tap Shift once more to turn it off. To switch the…
The double-tap spacebar shortcut on the Windows 11 touch keyboard inserts a period and a space when you tap the Spacebar twice in a row. Smartphone keyboards work the same…
Clearing your default location in Windows 11 removes the fallback coordinates your PC uses when precise GPS or Wi-Fi data isn’t available. Windows keeps this backup location so apps like…
The Pause Updates feature in Windows 11 stops your PC from downloading and installing new updates for a set period. Pausing automatic updates lets you pick a convenient time for…
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