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Text input preferences in Windows 11 control how your PC handles typing assistance, including automatic spelling corrections and word suggestions. These built-in settings manage 3 core typing features: autocorrect, text…
Windows Backup preferences in Windows 11 control how your personal files, app settings, Wi-Fi profiles, and passwords save to your Microsoft cloud account. Setting up these options prevents data loss…
Handwriting panel auto-completion in Windows 11 finishes words for you as you write with a stylus or finger on your screen. This feature predicts the rest of your word to…
Diagnostic data history in Windows 11 is the stored record of everything your PC shares with Microsoft about how you use your apps and hardware. Clearing this history erases the…
Active input language shortcuts in Windows 11 let you switch between different keyboard layouts instantly by pressing keys like Left Alt + Shift or the Win+Space. Finding the right menu…
Clearing your custom dictionary in Windows 11 wipes out the personal word list your computer builds as you type, write with a digital pen, or use the touch keyboard. Windows…
Diagnostic data in Windows 11 sends information about your PC back to Microsoft to help fix bugs and improve performance. Lowering this setting from Full to Basic stops Windows from…
The camera master switch in Windows 11 controls all webcam access through one main privacy setting, letting you block or allow hardware use across your entire computer. Turning off this…
Disabling background app microphone access in Windows 11 blocks installed programs from hearing audio when you are not actively looking at their windows. This privacy setting stops desktop tools and…
Restricting background app notifications in Windows 11 Notification settings stops programs from sending constant pop-ups and alerts while you work. Background apps run hidden tasks like checking for new messages…
Enhanced file indexing in Windows 11 lets you search your entire computer instead of just your personal folders. This feature builds a central database of every folder, subfolder, document, photo,…
Restricting app access to account information in Windows 11 stops apps from seeing your name, picture, and other profile details. This privacy setting controls which programs can read your account…
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