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The Windows 11 update build 25169 introduces a feature permitting Windows Spotlight as a desktop theme, offering users a rotating array of global photography. This feature is currently exclusively available to Windows Dev channels and PCs participating in the Microsoft Insider Preview program. The steps to access this feature are located in Windows' System Settings.

Windows 11's new account lockout policy helps protect users against brute-force password attacks by locking the account after ten failed sign-in attempts. The account remains locked for ten minutes before it unlocks automatically, or until an administrator manually unlocks it. Detailed steps are provided to manually unlock the account via Local Users and Groups Manager or Windows Terminal.

The content provides a guide for students and new users on decreasing the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11, key to the system's operation. Deleting the folder can seriously damage the system; instead, reduction can be achieved using built-in Windows tools, like the Task Scheduler or running specific commands in the Terminal. Disk Cleanup can also aid in reducing folder size by eliminating unnecessary files.

The post educates users on modifying the account lockout threshold in Windows 11. Windows 11 has implemented a new account lockout policy safeguarding against brute-force password attacks, and by default the threshold is 0, so accounts never lock. The policy can be altered via the Local Group Policy Editor or Windows Terminal, allowing flexibility in the number of failed login tries before an acc…

This guide illustrates the steps for students and new users to ascertain the size of the WinSxS folder in Windows 11. The WinSxS folder contains crucial components for system use and file repair. While File Explorer often inaccurately represents this folder's size due to hard-linked files, the DISM function provides a more precise measure. Users access this through the Windows Terminal and the “Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /AnalyzeComponentStore” command.

This content is a guide on how to calibrate built-in display for HDR content in Windows 11. The calibration process allows users to balance details in the bright and dark parts of a scene. The article provides a step-by-step procedure in accessing Windows System Settings to tweak display settings and commence calibration of camera display to enhance HDR video quality.

The post guides students and new users on how to adjust the brightness of High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) content in Windows 11. This process is crucial because displays interpret HDR and SDR signals differently, and results vary by make and model. Additionally, the tutorial covers the different steps of selecting the appropriate display settings, using slider controls for brightness balance, and locating the System Settings pane via multiple access points.

The post describes how to check high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities in Windows 11. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR), HDR offers greater brightness, color, and detail. The hardware requirements for HDR video include certain specifications for the display, PC, and graphics card. To verify HDR compatibility, users must navigate through the System Settings pane to display capabilities. If supported, the details will confirm this compatibility.

This post provides a guide on how to enable or disable high dynamic range (HDR) video on Windows 11 devices running on battery. HDR can reduce battery life, so it may be turned off by default when the device is running on battery. The post details the steps to change this setting via the System Settings pane in Windows 11.

The article presents a step-by-step guide on how to clear activity history in Windows 11. It outlines how Microsoft uses activity history data to enhance user experiences and suggests how to clear such data. Users can do this by navigating to System settings, selecting privacy, security, and activity history and clearing history. For history stored with Microsoft, users must visit the Privacy Dashboard.

The post instructs students and new users on how to manage the sending of their activity history to Microsoft in Windows 11. Activity history, including apps, services, files, and websites, is used by Microsoft for personalized experiences and suggestions. Users can choose to store this history locally or send it to Microsoft when signed into their Microsoft accounts. The post provides a guide on enabling or disabling this feature through the System Settings.

The content provides a guide on enabling or disabling the USB battery saver feature in Windows 11 to extend battery life. The feature works by stopping USB devices when the screen goes off. Instructions to access the feature are provided through either a keyboard shortcut or the device's Settings panel.