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Share Printer over Network in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to share or stop sharing a printer connected to your Windows 11 PC with other PCs on the same network. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can share your printer with many PCs on your network. To share a printer from the PC that the printer is connected to (the primary PC) with secondary PCs that the printer is not connected to, you must set up sharing settings for the printer, connect the printer to the primary PC (either wirelessly or by using a USB cable), and then turn on the printer. Also make sure the primary PC is turned on, connected to the printer, and connected to the network. It is required to share the printer connected to your PC before other PCs on the same network are able to add the shared...
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Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off file and printer sharing on your Windows 11 PC. File and printer sharing is the ability of a computer running Windows to share a folder or attached printer with other computers on the same network. File sharing allows you to make files and folders in a shared folder accessible to others on the same network to view, copy, or modify. Printer sharing allows you to make an attached printer available to other computer users on the same network. Windows creates a separate network profile for each network you use. You can turn on or off file and printer sharing separately for each Domain, Private, and Public network profile type. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off...
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Perform Network Speed Test in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to perform a Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network speed test in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.7922 (25H2), and build 2800.1764 (26H1), Microsoft is gradually rolling out the ability to do built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar. You can launch it via the Wi-Fi and Cellular Quick Settings pages or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The tool opens in your default browser and supports testing Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connections. This feature helps assess network performance and supports troubleshooting. Share your internet speed at: Show off your internet speed! If you don't have the built-in Perform speed test feature...
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Add or Remove Cast to Device context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the Cast to Device context menu from files and folders for all users in Windows 11. This can be handy if you don't use or want the context menu. Cast to Device is a feature that allows you to directly (wired or wirelessly) stream media from your PC or tablet to a Miracast or DLNA supported device (ex: TV or Xbox) on your home network. The Cast to Device context menu is available on media files (music, photos, videos, etc...) and folders that are supported for this feature. Cast to Device is also available as an option in supported apps, such as Microsoft Edge and Movies & TV. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu. EXAMPLE: "Cast to Device" context menu...
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Turn On or Off Metered Connection for Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set a Wi-Fi network as a metered connection or non-metered connection for all users 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 device. A metered connection is an Internet connection that has a data limit associated with it. Cellular data connections are set as metered by default. Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections can be set to metered but aren't by default. Some apps might work differently on a metered connection to help reduce your data usage. Also, some updates for Windows won't be installed automatically. If you have a metered Internet connection with a...
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Create "Bluetooth File Transfer" Shortcut in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create a "Bluetooth File Transfer" shortcut in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. You can use Bluetooth technology to transfer files wirelessly between your computer and a Bluetooth device, or between your computer and another Bluetooth enabled computer. Files such as photos, videos, documents, and other kinds of files can be shared between devices using Bluetooth. The devices can be a phone, a laptop, a desktop PC, or a tablet. Reference...
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Change Wi-Fi Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the connection priority order of Wi-Fi SSID network profiles 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. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network in "Manage known networks". The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to...
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Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the type of network your PC is connected to as a domain, public, or private location for all users in Windows 11. A network location identifies the type of network that a PC is connected to with a network adapter and automatically sets the appropriate Windows Defender Firewall settings for that location. By default, the first time you connect to a new network (wired or wireless), you will be prompted "Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network?" by the Network Location wizard. Turning on this setting prepares your PC for sharing files and devices on a network. Based on the network location you choose, Windows will automatically assign a network...
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Change Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the roaming aggressiveness of a Wi-Fi network (WLAN) adapter in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. If you turn on connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network, Windows will automatically connect to this Wi-Fi network when in range based on priority order. The autoSwitch setting controls the roaming behavior of an auto-connected Wi-Fi network when a more preferred connect automatically Wi-Fi network is in range. If autoSwitch...
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Check Wi-Fi Radio Types Supported by Wireless Network Adapter in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see which Wi-Fi radio types (protocols) are supported by your wireless 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. Wi-Fi radio types refer to the various IEEE 802.11 standards that define wireless communication protocols, including 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, and be. Wi-Fi Radio Type Description 802.11aOperates in the 5 GHz band and supports data rates up to 54 Mbps. It was one of the first standards to provide higher speeds but has a shorter range compared to 2.4 GHz standards due to higher frequency attenuation...
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Generate Wireless Network Report in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to generate a wireless network (WLAN) report in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The wireless network report is one of the more useful tools in Windows that can help you diagnose Wi-Fi connection problems. This will generate a wireless network report that’s saved as an HTML file, which you can open in your web browser. The report shows all the Wi-Fi events from the last three days and groups them by Wi-Fi connection sessions. It also shows the results of several network-related command line scripts and a list of all the network adapters on your PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/analyze-the-wireless-network-report-76da0daa-1db2-6049-d154-7bb679eb03ed You must be signed in as an...
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Change Network Name in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of a network you are connected to in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The first time you connect to a network, Windows will automatically give it a default name. A wired Ethernet connection will usually have a generic name like Network by default. A wireless Wi-Fi connection will usually use the SSID (ex: "Brink-WiFi") of the Wi-Fi network (ex: router) as its name by default. You can change the default network name to any custom name you want instead. You must be signed in as an administrator to change a network name. Option One: Change Network Name in Registry Editor Option Two: Change Network Name in Local Security Policy EXAMPLE: Network name in "Network and Sharing Center"...
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