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Checking when Windows Update last scanned your system shows whether your PC reaches Microsoft servers to download crucial security patches. Windows 11 performs these checks in the background multiple times…
Windows Update logs record every system action and error code generated while your Windows 11 PC downloads and installs system updates. These plain text records track background downloads, component replacements,…
Active hours in Windows 11 block automatic system restarts by letting you set a specific daily work schedule of up to 18 hours. This feature tells your PC to hold…
The audio format in Windows 11 controls the sample rate and bit depth your speakers or headphones use to play sound. Higher settings like 24-bit, 48000 Hz capture more detail…
Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome are the two most popular web browsers on Windows 11, and choosing between them directly affects battery life, page speed, and RAM usage on your…
An official Windows 11 ISO file is a complete disc image of the operating system that lets you install, upgrade, or repair Windows on your computer. Microsoft offers this roughly…
Exclusive mode for audio devices in Windows 11 gives one single program total control over your speakers or microphone. Turning on this feature stops Windows from mixing background sounds, which…
Audio hardware acceleration in Windows 11 shifts sound processing tasks away from your main processor and sends them straight to your sound card. This feature frees up computer power so…
Pausing updates in Windows 11 puts automatic software downloads and installations on hold for up to 35 days so your PC avoids sudden reboots during important tasks. This temporary hold…
Bing search history in the cloud is the log of every term you type into Microsoft’s search engine, stored directly on your online Microsoft account across all signed-in devices. Clearing…
Windows Search Indexing is a built-in feature that creates a catalog of your files so you can find them instantly. It runs quietly in the background, acting just like the…
Deleting diagnostic data in Windows 11 clears the system info and activity logs stored on your computer and sent to Microsoft. Windows keeps these files to fix bugs and make…
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