Tutorials

This article provides a guide on uninstalling or reinstalling the Recall feature in Windows 11. Recall captures screen snapshots at intervals like a photographic memory and can be customized by users. With the latest update, Recall is now a Windows Feature that can be added or removed using Windows Features or the DISM command in the Windows Terminal.

This article explains how to enable or disable notification suggestions in Windows 11. Notification suggestions can be turned off starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4082 (Beta) by using the Settings app or Windows Registry Editor. To turn it off in the Settings app, go to System > Notifications and toggle the switch for "Notification Suggestions." In the Registry Editor, navigate to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.ActionCenter.SmartOptOut and change the value to 0.

This article provides a guide on enabling or disabling the Windows Sandbox host-sharing feature in Windows 11. Windows Sandbox offers a secure environment to test applications and browse the web without impacting the main operating system. Steps are outlined for enabling/disabling the feature through Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry Editor.

This article explains how to turn on or off "Show hover cards for inactive and pinned taskbar apps" in Windows 11. Users can do this through the Windows Settings app or the Windows Registry Editor. The new feature in Windows 11 build 22635.4000 (Beta) allows quicker access to jump lists by hovering over an app on the taskbar.

This article explains how to mute all notifications except for calls and meetings in Microsoft Teams, a collaboration platform developed by Microsoft. The new app feature allows users to easily toggle this setting on or off. To do so, users need to access the app settings and navigate to the "Notifications and activity" tab to enable/disable the feature.

This article explains how to view Passkeys for apps and websites in Windows 11. Passkeys enable secure and convenient sign-ins using Windows Hello, such as PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. Each passkey is unique, providing enhanced security. The Windows Settings app offers easy access to manage and view passkeys for websites and apps.

This article explains how to install FrostWire, a free, open-source BitTorrent client, on Ubuntu 24.04. It covers updating the system, adding the Xtradeb Team PPA, and executing installation commands. Once installed, users can launch FrostWire using the terminal or Activities menu, enabling file sharing and downloading on Ubuntu 24.04.

This article outlines the installation of Open-VM Tools on Ubuntu 24.04, which enhances interaction between guest and host systems in VMware. It provides drivers and services for improved VM performance, including time synchronization, file system access, and memory management. Installation steps for desktop and server VMs are included.

This article provides a guide on preventing Google Chrome from prompting to be the default browser in Windows 11. By modifying the Windows Registry, users can disable this feature and revert to the default setting when needed. The change can be applied to all computer users by adjusting the corresponding Registry key. A computer reboot may be required for the changes to take effect.

This article explains how to create a Passkey for a Website in Windows 11, providing a more secure and convenient way to sign in using Windows Hello for faster and easier authentication. Users can save the passkey locally on their Windows device, on a mobile device, or on a security key.

This article explains how to install MySQL 8.0 on Ubuntu 24.04, a popular open-source relational database management system. Options include using Ubuntu's APT repositories or MySQL's official repositories for the latest stable release. After installation, managing and securing MySQL 8.0 is crucial, and specific commands can be used for uninstallation.

This article provides a guide on adding or removing the Phone Link mobile device feature from the Start Menu in Windows 11. The Phone Link app connects your phone and PC, enabling access to phone apps and data from the PC. The process involves using Windows Settings or the Windows Registry Editor.