Windows 11

The notification banner timeout duration in Windows 11 controls how many seconds a pop-up message stays on your screen before it fades away. By default, Windows shows these alerts in…

Removing a family member account in Windows 11 deletes their user profile, clears their local files, and removes all Microsoft Family safety controls from that PC. A Microsoft Family group…

Full folder path in File Explorer shows the exact route to your open folder right at the top of the window, instead of just the folder name. Windows 11 hides…

Manual time zone overrides in Windows 11 let you force your computer to use a specific time zone instead of guessing your location automatically. Travel, house moves, and virtual private…

Family safety controls and standard user accounts in Windows 11 are two built-in ways to protect your computer and manage what other people can do on it. Family safety features…

Enhanced pointer precision in Windows 11 mouse properties changes how fast your mouse cursor moves based on how quickly you physically move your mouse. When you move the mouse fast,…

Calendar formats in Windows 11 and Windows 10 keep resetting because the modern Settings app and the classic Control Panel often conflict with each other. A regional format controls how…

Controlled Folder Access in Windows Security is a built-in ransomware protection feature that stops unknown programs from changing or deleting files in your personal folders. By default, it guards standard…

Mobile device access in Windows 11 lets you connect your smartphone directly to your PC so you can view recent photos, check phone notifications, and run mobile apps on your…

The “Set time zone automatically” switch in Windows 11 and Windows 10 turns grey and stops working when your work network, school policy, or a Windows location privacy setting locks…

Phone notifications in Windows 11 let you see text messages, app alerts, and calls right on your computer screen without picking up your phone. This feature uses a Bluetooth and…

Turning off microphone access in Windows 11 privacy settings immediately blocks your voice from working in apps like Zoom, Discord, and online games. Windows 11 has a system-wide microphone switch…

The Connected User Experiences and Telemetry service is a built-in Windows 11 background tool that collects diagnostic data, error logs, and performance metrics to send back to Microsoft. Shutting down…

Turning off automatic app restart in Windows 11 stops your computer from reopening your last used programs when you log back in. Windows normally saves your open apps and launches…

Windows 11 Inking and Typing Personalization is a built-in feature that saves your custom words, writing habits, and local dictionary data to improve text suggestions and handwriting recognition. Turning off…