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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 Recent section (formerly Recommended) and Jump Lists. It also includes instructions to remove added apps.

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 include navigating through Settings or the Local Group Policy Editor.

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.

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 Windows Home edition.

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.

This post outlines how to create a live kernel dump file in Windows 11, starting from the OS's 25197 build. It involves using the Task Manager to obtain a snapshot of kernel memory during operation, thereby aiding in problem-solving amid high-impact yet non-fatal faults. This method can minimize downtime and facilitate OS recovery.

This post provides a guide on how to enable or disable Task Scheduler history in Windows 11. By default, Task Scheduler only shows the "Last Run Time" for tasks. Enabling history allows for an overview of all task histories, accessible via Event Viewer. Steps for both enabling and disabling this feature are provided, including directions for using Windows PowerShell.

This post outlines steps to control Bluetooth connectivity in Windows 11. By default, the Bluetooth setting is open to user control, but administrators can limit this through the Windows registry settings. The registry settings enable or disable Bluetooth, with the value representing the degree of Bluetooth accessibility - 0 is the most restrictive, disallowing Bluetooth, and 2 permits it.

The post outlines how to manually reset network data usage stats in Windows 11. The Data usage page shows usage over the last 30 days, broken down by app. From Settings, users select 'Network & internet', then 'Data usage', and click 'Reset usage stats' to clear the counters.

This text provides instructions on how to change the feedback frequency in Windows 11. Microsoft uses feedback and diagnostic data to understand users' experiences and improve their products. The feedback frequency, which can be adjusted in "Settings", determines how often Microsoft prompts users to rate or provide written feedback on their products and services.

This post explains how to set the default profile with Windows Terminal in Windows 11. The Terminal allows command-line shells like Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, and bash. By default, Windows PowerShell is selected unless a different shell is specified. The Terminal also offers features like multiple tabs, Unicode and UTF-8 support, and customizable themes. The post details the steps to change the default profile to either Windows PowerShell, Command Prompt, or Azure Cloud Shell.

This guide explains how to alter Windows Terminal's start behavior in Windows 11. Windows Terminal, a modern host for command-line shells, allows users to choose between opening with a default profile or resuming from a previous session upon start. The option is accessible via the application's settings under startup.