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Geo-fencing permissions in Windows 11 control which apps can tell when your computer crosses an invisible border on a map, such as arriving at the office or leaving home. A…
Visual notification flashes in Windows 11 flash part of the screen whenever the PC plays a system sound. You still see the alert when your speakers are muted or turned…
Network time synchronization in Windows 11 connects your PC to an online time server so the system clock stays exact. By default, Windows contacts time.windows.com to correct clock drift and…
Advanced network reset in Windows 11 puts all your network settings back to their defaults. It is the tool to reach for when web pages stop loading, Wi-Fi says “no…
Automatic time zone detection in Windows 11 uses your location to work out which time zone you are in, then sets the clock for you. Depending on your hardware, the…
File Explorer history in Windows 11 clears from one place. Open File Explorer, select the three-dot menu, choose Options, and click Clear in the Privacy section of the General tab.…
Turning off full-screen optimizations in Windows 11 stops Windows from running a game in a hybrid mode. In that mode the game looks like exclusive full screen, but Windows still…
Full file path in Windows 11 Advanced File Explorer settings is an option that shows the exact location of your files and folders in the File Explorer window. Windows 11…
The notification banner timeout in Windows 11 controls how long a pop-up message stays on screen before it fades away. By default, Windows shows these alerts in the bottom-right corner…
Removing someone from a Microsoft family group and deleting their user profile from a PC are two separate actions, and mixing them up causes most of the damage. A Microsoft…
Full folder path in File Explorer shows the exact route to your open folder at the top of the window, instead of only the folder name. By default Windows 11…
Manual time zone overrides in Windows 11 let you force your computer to use a specific time zone instead of guessing your location. Travel, house moves and virtual private networks…
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