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Enable or Disable Exclusive Mode for Audio Device in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Exclusive Mode for Audio Device in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable exclusive mode for audio devices in Windows 11. Exclusive mode allows applications to take exclusive control of an audio device, bypassing Windows audio processing and preventing other apps from using the device simultaneously.. You can also give exclusive mode applications priority. Starting with Windows 11 build 29576.1000 (Experimental (Future Platforms)), configuring exclusive mode for an audio device is now available in the Advanced section of the Properties for that device directly in Settings, so you don’t have to navigate to Control Panel to do it. Option One: Enable or Disable Exclusive Mode for Audio Device in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Exclusive Mode for...
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Enable or Disable Audio Hardware Acceleration in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Audio Hardware Acceleration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable audio hardware acceleration for sound device(s) in Windows 11. Hardware acceleration allows certain audio tasks to be performed on the device or driver itself, freeing up the CPU from intensive work. Starting with Windows 11 build 29576.1000 (Experimental (Future Platforms)), if your audio device supports hardware acceleration, an option to allow hardware acceleration has now been added to the Advanced section in Properties for that device directly in Settings. Option One: Enable or Disable Audio Hardware Acceleration in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Audio Hardware Acceleration in Control Panel Enable or Disable Audio Hardware Acceleration in Settings 1 Open...
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Hide or Show Focus Session in Notification Center in Windows 11

System Hide or Show Focus Session in Notification Center in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show Focus session at the bottom of the Calendar in the taskbar Notification Center for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8276 (Dev), there's a hidden experimental feature that lets you choose to hide or show focus session at the bottom of the Notification Center. If you do not have this setting available in this build yet and would like to try it now, then you can enable it using the ViVeTool command...
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Check for Windows 11 Updates

Windows Update Check for Windows 11 Updates

This tutorial will show yo how to manually check for and install updates in Windows Update in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed. Windows 11 offers you the choice of when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. If you're not ready to get recommended updates, you can choose to temporarily pause them from being downloaded and installed...
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Pause and Resume Updates for Windows 11

Windows Update Pause and Resume Updates for Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to pause and resume updates for Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. If you have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can only pause updates for a maximum of 1 week (7 days) by default until updates automatically resume. If you do not have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can pause updates for a maximum of up to 5 weeks (35 days) by default until updates automatically resume. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8737 (24H2) and build 26200.8737 (25H2), you can extend update pauses as many times as you need. Some updates, like Microsoft...
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Stop or Play Audio from Spotify during Focus Sessions in Windows 11

Apps Stop or Play Audio from Spotify during Focus Sessions in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to stop or play Spotify audio during a focus session period for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. You can link your Spotify account to the Clock app to play audio from Spotify during focus sessions to help you focus. You can turn on or off Automatically start music when starting a focus session as wanted. You can also manually stop or play audio from your linked Spotify during a focus session period. Closing the Spotify app will also stop playing...
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Apps Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app in Windows 11 and Windows 10

This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience Microsoft Copilot on Windows devices using the Copilot app! Copilot helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. The Copilot app will be pinned to the taskbar by default. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Copilot is...
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Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows. OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user’s name associated with the account. Known Windows folders which are available by default in...
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Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Windows 11

Apps Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the time remaining on a focus period for Clock app focus sessions for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, the focus period will show a countdown ring and the time remaining by default. You can hide or show time remaining on the focus period. Option One: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Quick View Option Two: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Full View...
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Switch Between Quick View and Full View of Focus Session Timer in Windows 11

Apps Switch Between Quick View and Full View of Focus Session Timer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch between a quick view or full view of a focus session timer from the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, a focus timer appears on the desktop. To use additional focus tools in the Clock app, expand the focus timer to get the full view of the Clock app. A focus timer in quick view is a small widget on your desktop that can be resized and moved. It will always stay on top of other windows...
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Share Printer over Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet 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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Hide or Show Account Protection page in Windows Security

Privacy and Security Hide or Show Account Protection page in Windows Security

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the Account protection page in Windows Security for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. The Account protection page in Windows Security allows you to access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock. You can hide the Account protection area from users on the device. This option can be useful if you don't want users to see or have access to user-configured options for these features. If you hide the Account protection section in Windows Security and try to directly open it (ex: command), you will get the Page not available error below...
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