This tutorial demonstrates how to enable or disable the built-in admin account when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Method One: How to Enable/Disable Built-in Administrator in Elevated Command Prompt and PowerShell 1. Open the elevated Windows […]
Windows 11
Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10. It was announced on June 24, 2021, and released to the public on October 5, 2021.
Much of the Windows 11 aesthetics is influenced by the canceled Windows 10X operating system, which includes a redesigned Start menu that requires two clicks to see the list of All Apps.
Here you can find articles for Apps and Features, Backup and Restore, Browsers and Mail, Customization, General Tips, Installation and Upgrade, System Security, User Accounts, Updates and Activation, and Performance and Maintenance.
View Storage Usage of Drive in Windows 11
This tutorial demonstrates how to view the storage usage of a driver when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Method One: How to View Storage Usage of Drive in File Explorer in Windows 11 You can view […]
Use Quick Settings in Windows 11
Windows 11 comes with a Quick Settings menu which you can open by clicking on either the WiFi, volume, or battery icons in the notification area of the taskbar. This Quick Settings menu is different from the one in Windows […]
Use Check Boxes to Select Items in Windows 11
Some people prefer having the files, folders, and drives in File Explorer displayed with a checkbox on hover so you can check each item. Checkboxes are turned off by default because most people are satisfied with the blue color in […]
Show/Hide Most Used List on Start Menu in Windows 11
By default, the “most used” apps section is turned off. You can enable it from the Settings app. Once enabled, you have the “most used” apps available from the “all apps” list in the Start menu. This tutorial demonstrates how […]
Repair Windows Image Component Store in Windows 11
You can use DISM to repair the Windows image Component Store. You run DISM from the Command Prompt. You can also use the Repair-WindowsImage command from the Windows Terminal instead. Both commands are similar. This tutorial demonstrates how to repair […]
Open Control Panel in Windows 11
The Windows Control Panel was rumored to be on the way out in Windows 10 but it still remains an integral part of Windows 11 for my own usage. There are times I always head to the Control Panel first […]
Pause/Resume Updates for Windows 11
The Windows 11 desktop operating system has software updates similar to what you get with a smartphone: they want to roll out every so often to update your device with the latest security updates, et cetera. Occasionally, you also get […]
Install/Uninstall TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11
One of the optional features to install in Windows 11 is the TPM Diagnostics Tool which allows admins to query the data stored on the TPM security processor. Windows 11 uses the TPM 2.0 security processor to control some security […]
Open Windows Tools in Windows 11
The Administrative Tools found in Windows 10 has been replaced with Windows Tools in Windows 11. Windows Tools is a folder containing “tools for system administrators and advanced users,” according to Microsoft. Windows Tools is available in the Control Panel […]
Enable/Disable Minimize Windows When Monitor Is Disconnected in Windows 11
This tutorial demonstrates how to enable/disable the option to minimize windows when a multiple-display monitor is no longer connected. How to Enable/Disable Minimize Windows When Monitor Is Disconnected in Windows 11 You can enable/disable the option to minimize the windows […]
Enable/Disable Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) in Windows 11
There has long been a debate on what the optimal computer screen is concerning the pairing of HD/Full HD/4K displays and their refresh rates. Many gamers prefer a Full HD computer screen with a higher refresh rate than a 4K […]
Optimize/Defragment Drives in Windows 11
The Microsoft Drive Optimizer will defragment your drives to optimize them. The same utility used to be called the Disk Defragmenter. Microsoft changed its name but still uses the method of defragmenting the drives to optimize them. The following tutorial […]
Install Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware
To install Windows 11, your computer needs to meet a series of specifications dictated by Microsoft. The idea is if you don’t have those minimum hardware requirements that your computer will not perform optimally with Windows 11 running. Nevertheless, there […]
Change Taskbar Color
Most people don’t notice much difference between operating system versions outside of the features you see on the desktop, in and around the taskbar, and the Start menu. One of the things Windows users like to customize the most is […]
See Space Used on Disc All at Once in Windows 11
Windows 11 lets you see how much space is being used on the disc all at once from the Settings app. The Storage section of the Settings app shows how much space on the disc is remaining and will also […]
Move Taskbar in Windows 11
Arguably the most dramatic change of all in Windows 11 compared to its predecessor is the taskbar and its associations. Gone is the symbolic left-aligned Start button Windows users have been accustomed to since Windows began with some brief exceptions—now […]
Add to PATH on Windows 11
I want to add to path on Windows so I don’t have to keep opening the command line. Resolution: Sometimes you may wish to add a path to a folder in Windows 11 so you do not have to keep […]
Run Troubleshooters in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to run troubleshooters when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Method One: How to Run Troubleshooters in Windows 11 from Settings You can run troubleshooters to see if Windows can help solves […]
Enable/Disable Memory Compression in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to enable and disable memory compression when using a version of the Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system. An example of where you can find the memory compression stats in the Task Manager in […]
Reset/Re-Register Settings App in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to reset and re-register the Settings app when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Since Windows 10, Microsoft has put lots of work into the Settings app in an attempt to make […]
Turn On/Off Live Captions in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on or off Live Captions when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. As with your modern television set, you can turn on Live Captions in Windows 11 when media is […]
Open Folder Options in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open Folder Options/File Explorer Options when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. If you want to customize the way your folders are displayed and function, you can do that via Folder […]
Open Windows Terminal in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to open the Windows Terminal app when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Windows Terminal is a host app that allows you to open several shells, including the Command Prompt/Command Prompt (Admin), […]
Enable/Disable Automatically Hide Taskbar in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to choose between having the taskbar automatically hidden or unhidden when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. Given the wide range of device sizes we have today, there will be times, for […]
Enable/Disable Screen Edge Swipe in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to allow or disable the ability to swipe from the edge of the computer’s screen when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. For the first time in Windows, swiping from the edge […]
Add/Remove User Program Groups from Start Menu in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove User Program Groups from the Start Menu when using a version of the Windows 11 operating system. The Start Menu in Windows 11 has been divided into three headings. Of the […]
See/Set Number of Days You Can Go Back to Previous Version of Windows in Windows 11
The following tutorial demonstrates how to view and set the number of days that it’s possible to to go back to the previous version of Windows after having installed another Windows update when using a version of the Windows 11 […]
Enable/Disable Reload in Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge
Microsoft developed Edge to supersede Internet Explorer. IE will officially be retired and no longer supported by Microsoft as of June 15, 2022. You can use the same apps in Microsoft Edge as you would Internet Explorer. However, Microsoft has […]
Add/Remove Internet Explorer Mode Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge
The following tutorial demonstrates how to add and remove the Internet Explorer Mode button on the toolbar when using the Microsoft Edge browser. How to Remove Internet Explorer Mode Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge from Toolbar You can remove […]