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Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing Microsoft Store suggested search results in Windows Search for your account in Windows 11 Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. The Search button on the taskbar allows you to quickly use Windows Search (Win+S) 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. When you...
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Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable location services for all users on your Windows 11 device. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location. How the location settings work Location services is a device-wide setting that can be controlled by the device administrator. When turned on, it enables certain Windows features—such as auto-setting the...
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Enable or Disable Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Bing Web Suggested Search Results in Windows Search on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing Bing "Web Searches" suggested search results in Windows Search for your account in Windows 11 Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. The Search button on the taskbar allows you to quickly use Windows Search (Win+S) 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. When you...
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Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually turn on or off Smart App Control in Windows 11. Smart App Control (SAC) is a new security feature starting with Windows 11 build 22567. Smart App Control can work alongside your other security software, such as Microsoft Defender, for added protection. Smart App Control adds significant protection from malware, including new and emerging threats, by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted. Smart App Control also helps to block potentially unwanted apps, which are apps that may cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, offer extra software you didn't want, or do other things you don't expect. Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode. This is a period during which...
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See Passkeys Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security See Passkeys Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested passkey creation, usage, and enumeration in the last 7 days for your account in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and stored with Windows...
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Open Windows Security in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Open Windows Security in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to open the Windows Security app in Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Windows Security is your home to view and manage the security and health of your device. Virus & threat protection - Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. (Some of...
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Enable or Disable Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable if apps can take screenshots and record the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can choose to allow or deny if all or specific desktop and Microsoft Store apps can take screenshots and record the screen on your PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/app-permissions-aea98a7c-b61a-1930-6ed0-47f0ed2ee15c Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users using Command Option Three: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for Current User in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Let Desktop Apps...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10 (KB5018482) and Windows 11 (KB5018483 and KB5018496), the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is enabled by default. The vulnerable driver blocklist is also enforced when either memory integrity (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity or HVCI), Smart App Control, or S mode is active. Users can opt in to HVCI using the Windows Security app, and HVCI is on by-default for most new Windows 11 devices. The vulnerable driver blocklist is designed to help harden systems against third party-developed drivers across the Windows ecosystem with any of the following...
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See Screenshot and Screen Recording Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security See Screenshot and Screen Recording Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested to take screenshots or record screen for your account in Windows 11. When an allowed app take screenshots or record the screen, it gets logged in recent activity. You can review screenshot or screen recording recent activity requests by apps in the last 7 days. This can be helpful for privacy and to turn off apps you don't want to allow the ability to take screenshots and record screen. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Screenshots and screen recording on the right side under "App permissions". (see screenshot below) Open Screenshots and screen recording Settings 3 Under, Let apps take...
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Manually Update Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Manually Update Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually check and update the Microsoft Defender Antivirus security intelligence to the latest signature version in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Microsoft continually updates security intelligence in antimalware products to cover the latest threats and to constantly tweak detection logic, enhancing the ability of Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware solutions to accurately identify threats. This security intelligence works directly with cloud-based protection to deliver fast and powerful AI-enhanced, next-generation...
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Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill Access for Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill Access for Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny if apps can enumerate passkeys for all users in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and saved with Windows Hello, you can use your device's biometrics or PIN to...
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Enable or Disable Let Apps Communicate with Unpaired Devices in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Let Apps Communicate with Unpaired Devices in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable let apps communicate with unpaired devices feature for your account or all users in Windows 11. Your apps can automatically share and sync info with wireless devices that don't explicitly pair with your PC, tablet, or phone by default in Windows 11. This communicate with unpaired devices feature lets apps on your device share information with things like store-tracking beacons, which send you ads as you walk nearby. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1815-other-devices Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Communicate with Unpaired Devices for Current User in Settings Option...
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