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Check Wi-Fi Network Band in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check what frequency band (6GHz, 5GHz, or 2.4GHz) your Wi-Fi network is currently connected to in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network with multiple bands, Windows 10 and Windows 11 will automatically connect to a supported band with the strongest signal by default. This may not always be ideal if you get connected to the slower 2.4GHz band instead of a faster 5GHz or 6GHz band. You can set a preferred band to force your Wi-Fi adapter to prioritize one supported band over the other when available. Knowing...
Network and Internet
Change Preferred Band for Wi-Fi adapter in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the preferred band (6GHz, 5GHz, or 2.4GHz) to use by default for a Wi-Fi network adapter in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network with multiple bands, Windows 10 and Windows 11 will automatically connect to a supported band with the strongest signal by default. This may not always be ideal if you get connected to the slower 2.4GHz band instead of a faster 5GHz or 6GHz band. You can set a preferred band to force your Wi-Fi adapter to prioritize one supported band over the other when...
Network and Internet
Check if Drive is Removable in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to check if a drive is considered removable in Windows 11. A removable drive is a type of data storage media (ex: USB) that is easily inserted (connected) and removed from the computer. They can be used as portable devices. Option One: Check if Drive is Removable in Disk Management Option Two: Check if Drive is Removable in Task Manager Option Three: Check if Drive is Removable in Settings Option Four: Check if Drive is Removable using "Get-Volume" Command Option Five: Check if Drive is Removable using "Get-WmiObject" Command Check if Drive is Removable in Disk Management 1 Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc). 2 On the left side of the bottom view, Removable will be listed under any...
Devices
Enable or Disable Extensions from Other Stores in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing extensions to be added from other (third-party) stores like the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can get extensions verified by Microsoft for Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store. You can also get extensions for Microsoft Edge from other stores like the Chrome Web Store. Microsoft does not verify extensions installed from third-party stores. You can turn on or off allowing extensions from other stores in Microsoft Edge on demand. Reference...
Browsers and Mail
Change Position of On-screen Indicators in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the position of where hardware indicators appear on-screen by default for your account in Windows 11. When you change the brightness, volume, airplane mode, or virtual desktops from keyboard actions, you will see a on-screen indicator of that action at the bottom center position by default. Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5661 (Dev 24H2) and build 26120.4452 (Beta 24H2), Microsoft is adding the option to move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. Microsoft will support the current bottom position and new top left and top center positions on your screen. If you don't have this feature available in the...
System
Create GIF with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to export (save) a screen recording as a GIF with the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. Starting with the Snipping Tool app version 11.2505.21.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments. Reference: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/06/19/gif-export-in-snipping-tool-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/ Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app from the Start Menu, or press the Win + Shift + Skeys. 2 Record a video of an area on your screen you want included in the GIF...
Apps
Repair Windows Search and Index in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to repair the Search Engine feature for Windows Search and search indexing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Windows Search to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through  Microsoft Search.  Uninstalling and reinstalling the Search Engine feature can repair many issues with Windows Search and indexing. If the Search policy is missing in the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) locations below, then...
General
Enable or Disable Extension Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable extension developer mode in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge allows developers to load and test extensions without publishing them to the Edge Add-ons store. It enables features like loading unpacked extensions, debugging, and updating extensions during development. Microsoft strongly recommends turning off developer mode in Microsoft Edge when not needed for the following reasons: Extensions not verified or certified by Microsoft can be side loaded through developer mode and hence...
Browsers and Mail
Pin or Unpin Extensions on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to pin and unpin extension icons on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can add extensions to Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store by default whenever you want. If you like, you can also allow to add extensions to Microsoft Edge from other sources like the Chrome Web Store. You can pin (add) or unpin (remove) icons of installed extensions on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge without needing to turn off or uninstall the extension. Option One: Unpin Extension from Toolbar in Microsoft Edge Option Two: Pin or Unpin...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge InPrivate Browsing on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing specific installed extensions in InPrivate browsing mode in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. InPrivate browsing is a private browsing mode in Microsoft Edge. No browsing history, download history, cookies and site data, nor form fill data are remembered. Microsoft Edge saves downloaded files and any new favorites created while browsing InPrivate. Microsoft Edge will automatically delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. InPrivate browsing doesn’t keep you safer from malicious websites or provide additional ad blocking. Websites can still personalize...
Browsers and Mail
Reset Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset Recall to default for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall utilizes Windows AI Foundry to help you find anything you've seen on your PC. Search using any clues you remember or use the timeline to scroll through your past activity, including apps, documents, and websites. Once you've found what you're looking for, you can quickly jump back to the content seen in the snapshot by selecting the relaunch button below the screenshot. Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5651 (Dev 24H2) and build 26120.4441 (Beta 24H2), Microsoft is adding the ability to reset Recall and all its data. When you reset Recall, it deletes all of your snapshots and resets all your settings for Recall. A reset...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable installed extensions for all or specific sites in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can turn on or off specific installed extensions for all sites as needed in Microsoft Edge without needing to remove the extension. Starting with Microsoft Edge Canary builds, you can turn on or off all installed extensions for specific sites. When you turn on an installed extension, the extension's icon will be added to the toolbar next to the address bar by default. When you turn off an installed extension, the extension's icon will be...
Browsers and Mail

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