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Browsers 3 min read
How to Enable or Disable Edge Mini Menu

The post describes how to enable or disable the Mini Menu feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, which shows a compact menu when text is selected, can be controlled via the browser's 'Appearance' settings or through the Windows Registry Editor. Users can disable the Mini Menu for individual sites, without needing to turn off the entire feature.

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Windows 2 min read
How to Change Geographic Location in Windows 11

The article instructs how to enable or disable the geographic location feature in Windows 11, a service that provides location-specific services such as local shops, directions, weather information, and more. It provides thorough steps on how to adjust this setting through both the Local Group Policy Editor and the Windows Registry Editor, giving users full control over their location settings.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Install VBScript in Windows 11

This article provides a guide on how to install or uninstall the legacy VBScript feature on Windows 11, originally removed in favor of JavaScript. Using the Windows Settings app feature, users can select VBScript under the optional features settings pane. Alternatively, installation or uninstallation can be completed via command line in the Windows Terminal app.

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Windows 2 min read
How to Change PowerShell Execution Policies in Windows 11

The article discusses the process of setting or changing Windows PowerShell script execution policies in Windows 11. PowerShell's execution policy is a safety feature that controls how it loads files and runs scripts to avoid the execution of malicious scripts. The text further elaborates on various execution policies and steps to modify them via System Settings, the PowerShell app, and Windows Registry Editor. The user can define an execution policy for a local computer, a current user, or a particular session, enabling basic rules and preventing unintentional violation of them.

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Browsers 4 min read
How to Enable or Disable Visual Search in Microsoft Edge

The article details how to enable or disable the Visual Search feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, part of the Smart Explore functionality, shows an icon when hovering over an image, offering more related content. The post elaborates on two ways to manipulate this feature: through the browser's setting or via the Windows Registry Editor.

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Windows 2 min read
Why use Windows 11 Calculator always on top?

This summary discusses how to use the "Always on top" mode for the Calculator app in Windows 11. This mode allows the Calculator window to stay open above other windows, which can be toggled on and off using a highlighted button or a keyboard shortcut (Alt + Up/Down Arrow).

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Windows 2 min read
How to Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11

This article provides instructions on how to adjust the text cursor thickness in Windows 11 for better visibility, through three different methods: using the Windows Settings app, the Control Panel app, and the Windows Registry Editor. Efforts include increasing the blink rate, turning on cursor indicator and adjusting cursor thickness.

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Windows 2 min read
Prevent Users from Changing Passwords in Windows 11

The article explains how to manage user password changes in Windows 11. By default, all users can alter their passwords, but administrators can restrict this. This can be done through Local Users and Groups, where admins can check or uncheck the "User cannot change password" box. Alternatively, they can use the Windows Terminal with specific commands to allow or prevent password changes.

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Windows 3 min read
How to List Windows 11 Restore Points

This article instructs how to list all available System restore points in Windows 11. System restore points, automatically created within a 24-hour period, can revert the computer to a previous good state. The article provides a step-by-step guide on finding system restore points via the Settings app, and an alternative method using Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.

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Windows 2 min read
How to Enable Respect Power Settings when Indexing in Windows 11

The article describes how to alter the "Respect power settings when indexing" feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. This setting, found in the 'Privacy & security' section, can be toggled to respect power settings when indexing, which shuts down indexing during power-saving modes. The guide also includes instructions on how to use the Registry Editor to change this setting.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Control Desktop Background Changes in Windows 11

This article outlines the steps to allow or prevent users from changing the desktop background in Windows 11. Administrators can control this setting via the Local Group Policy Editor or the Registry Editor. Different options in these editors determine if users can or cannot modify their desktop backgrounds. Following these steps and a system restart activates the changes.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Add or Remove the Sign-In Screen Power Button in Windows 11

This article provides steps to add or remove the power button from the Windows 11 sign-in screen via local security policy or the Windows registry editor. The power button allows shutting down the computer without signing in. Settings can be changed in the Local Security Policy Editor or in the Registry Editor. A restart is required for changes to apply.

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