Tutorials

The post outlines steps to set DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in various browsers (Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc.) in Windows 11. Stating that DuckDuckGo provides privacy protection, it presents instructions to install different browsers on Windows 11 and configure DuckDuckGo as the default search engine, differentiating steps for Chromium-based browsers and Firefox.

The post provides steps for checking and viewing video RAM (vRAM) in Windows 11. vRAM speeds up computer graphic processes, holding data for the graphics processing unit (GPU). Checking vRAM may help understand performance issues related to graphics-intensive games or video editing tasks. The post also suggests how to increase vRAM through system BIOS or purchasing an advanced GPU. It helps users decide if they need to upgrade or add more RAM to their GPU.

The post details how to locate and use the Videos folder in Windows 11, a default system folder used to store video content and other recordings. The folder can be found in the user's profile and accessed through the Start menu or File Explorer. Its location can be changed by administrators. The post also explains how to add the Videos folder shortcut to the Start menu for easy access.

The post details how to verify the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) version installed on a system. It discusses the two major WSL versions available and states that checking is accomplished by running specific commands in the Command Prompt. It also mentions that WSL2, the newer version, delivers performance enhancement and complete system call compatibility.

The post provides instructions for navigating and utilizing the Pictures folder in Windows 11. This default system folder, created for every user, is an organised place where one’s images are automatically stored when imported into the system. Users can also add a shortcut to the Pictures folder on their Start menu for easy access. The folder can be relocated, if desired. Formerly known as "My Pictures," it is now simply referred to as "Pictures" in Windows 10 and 11.

The post guides users on how to mount or map a network drive or folder in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). This can be done through detailed steps provided, which include using commands to create a mount point and map the network folder. The post also instructs on mapping protected locations requiring username and password.

This guide details how to locate and use the Music folder in Windows 11. Pre-set by the system to compile users' music and audio files, its location can be modified by administrators. The Music folder can be accessed from the Start menu, File Explorer, or the user's profile folder. It's also possible to move the folder and change settings for saving files. Formerly known as 'My Music', this folder can now be added to the Start menu for easy access.

This guide details how students and users can mount and unmount a removable USB or thumb drive in the Windows Systems for Linux (WSL) environment. While Windows 11 facilitates easy mounting of removable drives, this process is more complex in the WSL environment. The guide also offers steps to manually mount external drives in the WSL, ensuring they remain accessible in Windows 11.

The post provides instructions for disabling automatic Voice Access startup after logging into Windows 11. Available only on Windows 11 PCs in the Microsoft Insider Preview program and supporting only English-US, Voice Access lets users control their PC and send texts using their voice. Disabling this feature is possible through the System Settings panel in the Accessibility and Speech settings section. The command list for Voice Access can be found on office.com.

The post guides students and new users on how to enable or disable Wake Timers in Windows 11. Wake Timers allow scheduled tasks to be performed by waking the PC from sleep or hibernation, such as automatic updates. If the PC supports it, Wake-On-LAN is a preferable option for waking up the PC remotely.

The post discusses the method to configure a Windows 11 PC to wake up at a specified time. The user has to create a task in the Task Scheduler to initiate the PC from sleep or hibernation. Additionally, it instructs enabling Wake Timers for the task to work. This activity is valuable for remote access or initiating actions when the user is absent.

This post instructs on how to install Oracle Java JDK on Windows 11 for developing Java-based applications. It details steps to download and install the Java JDK package, then run the JAVA executable. It also explains how to add Java to the Windows PATH environment variable to enable code execution. Finally, it shows how to verify the installation versions.