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Enable or Disable Snap Layouts for Maximize Button in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Snap Layouts for Maximize Button in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing snap layouts when hovering over a maximize button for your account in Windows 11. The Snap windows feature in Windows allows you to automatically resize and arrange windows on your screen. Windows 11 includes a Snap Layouts feature that allows you to select how to snap the current window. Just hover your mouse over a window’s maximize button to see available snap layouts, then click on a zone to snap the window. You’ll then be guided to snap windows to the rest of the zones within the layout with guided snap assist. For smaller screens, you’ll be offered a set of 4 snap layouts. You can also invoke the snap layouts flyout with the Win + Z keyboard shortcut. Starting with...
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Enable or Disable Dolby Vision HDR mode for Display in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Dolby Vision HDR mode for Display in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use Dolby Vision HDR mode for a display in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), on PCs with Dolby Vision, a new switch lets you turn Dolby Vision on or off independently of HDR—giving you more control over your viewing experience. You can now enjoy HDR with Dolby Vision either on or off based on your preference. For Dolby Vision certified monitors, Windows will automatically choose Dolby Vision when it is available. However, some monitors may limit peak brightness in Dolby Vision mode, which may not be desired. To enable a non-certified HDR10 mode that may have higher brightness in some circumstances, you can disable Dolby Vision mode. References...
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Turn On or Off Energy Saver in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Energy Saver in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off energy saver for all users in Windows 11. Energy Saver replaces battery saver and exists on Windows 11 24H2 and later versions. It significantly extends battery life and reduces energy consumption by automatically managing power usage across your system and apps for an optimal balance of PC performance and energy efficiency. It can be toggled on and off or configured to run automatically whenever the device reaches a certain battery percentage. While optimized to extend battery life, energy saver will be available when PCs are plugged in (this also includes desktop PCs) for those aiming to conserve energy all the time. Display brightness is automatically reduced up to 30% by default...
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Enable or Disable HDR Video Streaming even when HDR is Off in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable HDR Video Streaming even when HDR is Off in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing HDR video streaming even when HDR is off for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), a new "Allow HDR video streaming even when HDR is off" setting has been added that gets applied to all displays. Option One: Enable or Disable HDR Video Streaming even...
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Find Product Key in Windows 11

System Find Product Key in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and view your product key in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A Windows product key is a 25-character code used to activate Windows. It looks like this: PRODUCT KEY: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX Depending on how you got your copy of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you'll need either a 25-character product key or a digital license to activate it. A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 10, Version 1511) is a method of activation in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that doesn't require you to enter a product key. Without one of these, you won't be able to activate your device. Where to find your product key depends on how you got your copy of Windows. A new PC running Windows The product key...
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Activate Windows 11

System Activate Windows 11

This tutorial will show you available options to legally activate your Windows 11 PC. Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. When you purchase an OEM PC that comes with Windows 11 preinstalled, it will come with a Windows 11 product key embedded in the UEFI firmware chip to automatically activate Windows 11. If your license or product key doesn’t match the Windows edition (ex: Home vs Pro) you bought or are entitled to, Windows will not activate. To activate Windows 11, you will need either a digital license linked to your Microsoft account or a product key. A digital license (called a digital entitlement in Windows 11) is a...
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Enable or Disable Adaptive Color in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Adaptive Color in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Adaptive Color for display for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Adaptive Color is a feature that uses Ambient Color Sensors (ACS) to automatically adjust the color and intensity of your display to match the ambient light, so that images appear more natural. It adjusts the white point of a display to match the current ambient lighting environment as measured by supported ACS. Here's why implementing Adaptive Color is beneficial: Consistent Visual Experience: Adaptive Color uses advanced sensors to adjust your display's color and intensity to match the ambient light. Whether you're working under the harsh fluorescents of an office or the soft glow of a reading lamp, Adaptive...
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Analyze and Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 11

System Analyze and Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to analyze and clean up the component store (WinSxS folder) to reduce its size in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The WinSxS folder is located in the Windows folder, for example C:\Windows\WinSxS. It’s the location for Windows Component Store files. The Windows Component Store is used to support the functions needed for the customization and updating of Windows. Here are some examples of how the Windows Component Store files are used: Using Windows Update to install new component versions. This keeps systems secure and up-to-date. Enabling or disabling Windows features. Adding roles or features using Server Manager. Moving systems between different Windows Editions. System recovery from corruption or boot...
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Enable or Disable Startup App Notification in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Startup App Notification in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Startup App Notification for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. You can turn on Startup App Notification to get a notification whenever a new app registers itself to run at startup. Option One: Turn On or Off Startup App Notification in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Startup App Notification using REG file EXAMPLE: Startup App Notification Turn On or Off Startup App Notification in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Notifications on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Notifications settings 3 Turn On or Off (default) Startup App Notification for...
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Enable or Disable Resume App from Device and Continue on Windows 11 PC

System Enable or Disable Resume App from Device and Continue on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Resume (aka: Hand Off) apps for your account in Windows 11. Resume (aka: Hand Off) allows you to start something in an app on one device (ex: Android phone) and continue on your PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), you can now seamlessly resume working on OneDrive files from your phone (iOS and Android) on your Windows 11 PC with a single click. With this feature, you will get a notification asking you if you want to pick up where you left off editing a OneDrive file like a Word doc that you last viewed or edited on your phone within a 5-minute time window preceding unlocking your PC. Here are some important details about how this feature works: This feature works...
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Clear Clipboard History Data in Windows 11

System Clear Clipboard History Data in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear clipboard history data for your account in Windows 11. When you copy something on your Windows PC, it’s automatically copied to your clipboard for you to paste. Clipboard History in Windows 10 and Windows 11 lets you save multiple items to your clipboard. Clipboard history also allows you to copy images and text from one PC to another with a cloud-based clipboard. Not only can you can paste from your clipboard history, but you can also pin the items you tend to use all the time and sync your clipboard history to the cloud. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-help-with-clipboard-30375039-ce71-9fe4-5b30-21b7aab6b13f Clipboard history size limitations are 4 MB per item...
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Use Quick Machine Recovery Test Mode in Windows 11

System Use Quick Machine Recovery Test Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use Quick Machine Recovery test mode in Windows 11. Quick machine recovery is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected. Building on the foundation of Startup Repair, quick machine recovery uses a secure and connected Windows Recovery Environment to scan Windows Update for remediation options. This allows devices to be recovered without requiring manual intervention. Quick machine recovery offers a test mode, providing a...
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