The following tutorial demonstates how to pin and unpin items on Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Jump Lists are a feature that has been with Windows well before Windows 10 came out. They’re certainly a niche feature but lots of Windows enthusiasts use them, including me. Before Windows […]
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How to Turn On/Off Show Accent Color on Title Bars/Windows Borders in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on and off the show accent color on title bars and windows borders when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The default accent colors for title bars and windows borders or lack thereof are ideal for smaller screens, or else it can give off a […]
How to Specify Target Feature Update Version in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to specify target feature update version when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Microsoft releases one new feature update for Windows 11 each year. Historically, regardless of the operating system, you had to upgrade to the newest software update because the companies always want you running on […]
How to Enable/Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable or disable Shared Experiences when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Shared Experiences allows you to share app information as well as other traditional files and photos with nearby devices. Microsoft allows you to turn off these Shared Experiences settings directly from the Settings app, […]
How to Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to change the maximum number of items in Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Like with Recent Documents, Jump Lists allow you to see folders and apps that you frequently visit as a means of navigating the operating system more efficiently. They are similar […]
How to Enable/Disable Find My Device in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable Find My Device when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. When the Android operating system was beginning to be installed on some pretty expensive phones, Google started adopting new features on the OS to enhance it from what was originally an extremely lightweight […]
How to Add/Remove Common Program Groups from Start Menu in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove the Common Program Groups, aka All Users, from the Start Menu when using a version of the Windows 11 oeprating system. The Start Menu has been known to Windows users since Windows 95 as a location to open programs and apps that are usually listed neatly […]
How to Enable/Disable Pin and Unpin Items on Jump Lists in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable pinned and unpinned items on Jump Lists when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Jump Lists are a feature that has been with Windows well before Windows 10 came out. They’re certainly a niche feature but lots of Windows enthusiasts use them, including […]
How to Open Elevated Windows Terminal as Administrator in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the elevated Windows Terminal app with its administrative permissions, aka as an administrator, when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Many people love the Windows operating system even though it might have been lacking some features in the past because for them it was nostalgic: […]
Firefox 97.0b5 Brings Eight Bug Fixes
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 97.0b5. This update to Dev channel was released on Junary 20, 2022. Firefox 97.0b5 comes with eight bug fixes. They are listed below: Set be_conservative flag by default in GeckoWebExecutor Video elements with flipped x-axis are turned upside down (user video on meet.jit.si and similar) [Intermittent] The […]
Firefox 97.0b4 Brings Three Bug Fixes
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 97.0b4. This update to the Dev channel was released on January 17, 2022. Firefox 97.0b4 comes with three bug fixes. This follows up from beta 3, which came with 21 bug fixes. The three bugs on beta 4 are listed below: RemoteL10n looking for translations in wrong […]
Firefox 95.0b7 Released to Dev Channel
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 95.0b7. This update to the Dev channel was released on November 10, 2021. Firefox 95.0b7 is a very minor update. However, there were more notable changes made in beta 4, which was the last beta update for Firefox 95 worth reporting. Here are the changes that were […]
Chrome 95.0.4638.54 Brings 19 Security Fixes
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 95.0.4638.54. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 19, 2021. Chrome 95.0.4638.54 comes with 19 security fixes with five of those having a high security rating. There are no worthwhile security fixes worth mentioning in the log. They’re all related to PGO profiles et […]
How to Open Power User Menu in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the Power User Menu when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The Power User Menu, otherwise known as the Win+X Menu, is a useful dedicated context menu for “power users.” Most Windows enthusiasts got to know it in Windows 10, but it’s handier than ever […]
How to Add/Remove Quick Access in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove Quick Access from the navigation pane in File Explorer when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Quick Access was introduced to File Explorer in Windows 10. For most people who aren’t interested in hiding files of any sort, Quick Access is an unquestioned […]
How to Enable/Disable Cloud-Delivered Protection for Microsoft Defender in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable Cloud-Delivered Protection, aka Microsoft Advanced Protection Service (MAPS), when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. To date, Microsoft Defender antivirus has been reliable real-time protection. Now in Windows 11, Microsoft has included in its antivirus Microsoft Advanced Protection Service (MAPS), which enhances Microsoft […]
How to Open Quick Settings in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the Quick Settings app when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11’s Quick Settings menu is a direct replacement for Windows 10’s Action Center. Quite a lot of Windows 11’s aesthetics are aligned with macOS — the taskbar, in particular, appears heavily inspired by […]
How to Open Settings in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the Settings app when using a version of the Windows 11 oeprating system. The Settings app in Windows 10 was a huge change for Microsoft. No longer was the Control Panel the focus for technical changes; instead Microsoft had developed a relatively easy to use Settings section, similar […]
How to Open Windows Security in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the Windows Security hub when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system which is where you can get access to the Microsoft Defender antivirus and all its features. Windows Security is the hub where you can get access to Microsoft Defender antivirus and more. Windows Security […]
How to Turn On/Off Tamper Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on and off the Tamper Protection for Microsoft Defender antivirus when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. While Microsoft Defender in Windows 10 became more than reliable antivirus protection in general, it was not entirely without its faults. For instance, one of the problems I […]
How to Enable/Disable Periodic Scanning in Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable periodic scanning for Microsoft Defender antivirus when using alternative third-party antivirus programs as your main virus protection program when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Earlier versions of Windows, even once it had already become a popular operating system, such as Windows XP […]
How to Set Up Fingerprint Recognition Sign-in for Account in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
The following tutorial demonstrates how to set up fingerprint recognition so you can sign in to your Microsoft account with your finger and begin using Windows 11 via this particular Windows Hello feature. Windows Hello is the feature that offers Windows users various ways to sign in to their user accounts. One of the more […]
Windows 11 KB5008400 Cumulative Update Released to Dev Channel
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version KB5008400 with build number 22499.1010. This update to the Windows Insider channel was released on November 14, 2021. Windows 11 KB5008400 is an update to test the maintenance pipeline and doesn’t come with any new features. These updates purely for testing purposes do roll out […]
Firefox 95.0b6 Released to Dev Channel
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 95.0b6. This update to the Dev channel was released soon after November 8, when 95.0b4 was released. Firefox didn’t report any changes in this beta build, nor did they update the bug list for beta 5. But we have included the various bugs that were fixed during […]
Windows 11 KB5007296 Updates .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8
The .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows 11 have been updated to version KB5007296. This .NET Framework update was released on November 9, 2021. Microsoft hasn’t provided any release notes for Windows 11 KB5007296. What we do know however is that people are installing it without any issues in general. Some users were hoping […]
Windows 11 22499.1000 Adds ‘Share This Window’ to Taskbar Thumbnail Previews for Teams Calls
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22499.1000. This update for Windows Insiders was released on November 10, 2021. In Windows 11 version 22494.1000, Microsoft recently announced the ability to mute and unmute Microsoft Teams calls directly from the taskbar. Microsoft has added another feature that they consider to be an extension […]
Windows 10 KB5007186 Solves Subtitle Woes for Video Apps and Streaming Sites and More
The WIndows 10 operating system has been updated to version KB5007186. This update to Windows 10 version 21H1 was released on November 9, 2021. Windows 10 KB5007186 for Windows 10 version 21H1 is a security update that also includes some quality improvements. According to Microsoft, KB5007186 includes all the improvements from Windows 10 version 2004. […]
Chrome 95.0.4638.69 Brings 9 Security Fixes and More
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 95.0.4638.69. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 28, 2021. Chrome 95.0.4638.69 comes with 9 security fixes, with 7 of them being given a “high” severity rating. Additionally, there are a bunch of small changes which can be read in the log: chromium / chromium […]
Chrome Beta 96.0.4664.35 Stops Appending Navigation Events If User Gesture Entries Hit a Limit and More
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 96.0.4664.35. This update to the Beta channel was released on November 3, 2021. Chrome Beta 96.0.4664.35 has fixed a yellow path crash, stopped appending navigation events if user gesture entries hit a limit, refreshed skew tests for M94, and more. You can read the rest of the […]
Chrome 97.0.4688.4 Released to Dev Channel
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 97.0.4688.4. This update to the Dev channel was released on November 4, 2021. Google has released some information for the 97.0.4688.2 update, but nothing for the 97.0.4688.4 update. The next update Google has mentioned after the 97.0.4688.2 is for the 97.0.4692.71 released on January 4, 2022. We […]
