3 Methods to Change File Sharing Encryption Level in Windows 11
By default, Windows 11 uses 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections, which is more secure than 40- or 56-bit encryption. If you need to share files between your PC and an old PC or...
View ArticlePrevent Windows Update from Asking for BitLocker Recovery Key upon Reboot
BitLocker keeps asking for recovery key at startup? After installing a Windows update which updates UEFI or TPM firmware, it may cause your computer to prompt for BitLocker recovery key on the first or...
View ArticleHow to Disable Suggested Actions when Copying data to Clipboard in Windows 11
When you copy a phone number, date or time from web browser, Notepad or other apps, Windows 11 will predict the suggested actions based on the clipboard contents, and you’ll see options to make a phone...
View Article2 Ways to Disable Safeguards for Feature Updates in Windows 11
Windows 11 won’t upgrade from 21H2 to 22H2? Even if you run Windows Updates several times, Windows 11 22H2 update doesn’t show up and you don’t see it offered for download? This problem happens if your...
View ArticleAdd the Task Manager option to Taskbar Context Menu in Windows 11
When you right-click the taskbar in Windows 11, you may find that the Task Manager option is missing from the context menu. If you want to restore this reduced functionality, here’s a simple method to...
View Article2 Ways to Stop Taskbar Icons from Flashing in Windows 11
See the Microsoft Teams icon blinking orange to indicate you got a new message? When a background app needs your attention, the taskbar icon may start flickering 7 times. If you easily get distracted,...
View ArticleAdd a Context Menu to Permanently Delete Files in Windows 11 / 10
When you right-click a file and select Delete, or press the Delete key on the keyboard, Windows will move the file to the Recycle Bin by default. To permanently delete that file, you have to empty the...
View Article2 Methods to Stop Apps from Opening on Startup in Windows 11
How can I stop Discord from running automatically when I start my computer? If your PC takes a long time to boot up, it could be the result of having too many startup programs. To speed up the boot...
View ArticleFind out Which Process is Locking a File in Windows 11 / 10
Cannot delete file because it is being used by another process? When you try to delete a folder / file, you might get the error message saying “The action can't be completed because the file is open in...
View ArticleHow to Backup and Restore PowerToys Settings in Windows 11
How can I transfer PowerToys settings to another Windows 11 computer? Need to create a backup of your PowerToys settings before reinstalling Windows? In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps...
View Article2 Ways to Disable the Settings App in Windows 11
The Settings app is the most used tool in Windows 11, which lets you control almost all aspects of the system. When you need to share your PC with others, you may want to disable access to the Settings...
View ArticleHow to Enable or Disable Camera On/Off Notifications in Windows 11
Most of modern laptops and tablets come with built-in cameras, which allow you to take photos or record video with ease. If you want to improve privacy and find out when your webcam is in use, it’s...
View Article4 Methods to Disable User Account in Windows 11
How can I deactivate a local account temporarily? Is there a way to restrict a user from logging into your computer? In this tutorial we’ll show you 4 simple methods to disable user account in Windows...
View ArticleHow to Add Tags to Files in Windows 11 without Third-Party Software
Tags are part of metadata information you can add to specific file formats (.jpg, .mp4, .docx, .xlsx, .pptx). If you have a lot of documents and pictures, you can use tags to describe the file contents...
View Article2 Methods to Enable or Disable Live Captions in Windows 11
How do I turn on or off closed captions? Live Captions is a new accessibility feature in Windows 11 which can provide automatic transcription for a movie or audio. This is really useful for people who...
View ArticleFix: Widgets Automatically Opens on Hover in Windows 11
After upgrading to Windows 11, you should see the Widgets icon which appears in the left corner of your taskbar. When you hover the mouse cursor over it, the Widgets pane will open automatically. This...
View ArticleHow to Backup or Transfer Wi-Fi Profiles and Passwords in Windows 11
Each time you connect to a new Wi-Fi network, Windows will create a wireless profile that contains the SSID, security key (password) and other related information. In this tutorial we’ll show you a...
View ArticleFix: Missing Battery Time Remaining Estimation in Windows 11
How do I enable battery time remaining on Windows 11 laptop? When you hover the mouse over the Power (battery) icon, you may only see a percentage of battery life remaining, but there is no estimated...
View ArticleHow to Open File Explorer to This PC instead of Home in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11, Quick Access is integrated into the Home page of File Explorer, and it doesn’t appear in the left navigation pane any longer. By default, File Explorer is set to open to the...
View ArticleHow to Remove OneDrive from File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11
Is there a way to remove “OneDrive – Personal” from File Explorer? After opening File Explorer, you should be able to see two entries for OneDrive in the left navigation pane. In this tutorial we’ll...
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