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Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

Devices Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename a connected Bluetooth device in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. When you connect (pair) a Bluetooth device with your Windows 11 device, the default name of the Bluetooth device shown in Windows 11 is not always a friendly name that's useful to easily ID the connected Bluetooth device. Especially if you multiple connected Bluetooth devices with similar default names. You can rename connected Bluetooth devices to give them a custom name you want to help make it easier to ID them. It is required to have Bluetooth turned on and connected (paired)...
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Set Alarm with Clock app in Windows 11

Apps Set Alarm with Clock app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set an alarm with the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. When you have an alarm set and turned on in the Clock app, you will see an alarm badge on the Clock taskbar icon by default. A set alarm will automatically turn off after its set time unless it's a repeatable alarm. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Alarms will sound even when the Clock app is closed. Alarms will sound only when your PC is awake...
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Delete Alarm in Clock app on Windows 11

Apps Delete Alarm in Clock app on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete an alarm in the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. You can delete alarms you no longer need in the Clock app. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Here's How: 1 Open the Clock app. 2 Click/tap on Alarm in the left pane of the Clock app. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform an action you want to use below to delete an alarm: (see screenshots below) Select an alarm you want to delete, and...
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Reset Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows 11

System Reset Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset Local Security Policy settings back to default all at once in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in with rules that administrators can configure on a computer or multiple devices for the purpose of protecting resources on a device or network. The Security Settings extension of the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) snap-in allows you to define security configurations as part of a Group Policy Object (GPO). Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, but all policies can be manually configured using Registry Editor in any edition of Windows...
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Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet 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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Add or Remove Spotify tile for Focus Sessions on Clock app in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove Spotify tile for Focus Sessions on Clock app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Spotify tile on the Focus sessions page in the Clock app for you 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 showing the Spotify tile on Focus sessions page in the Clock app. EXAMPLE: Add or remove Spotify tile on Focus sessions page in Clock app Here's How: 1 Open the Clock app. 2 Click/tap...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Play Spotify when Starting Focus Session in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Automatically Play Spotify when Starting Focus Session in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically play music from Spotify when starting a focus session 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 link your Spotify account to the Clock app, music will automatically play from Spotify when starting a focus sessions by default. You can turn on or off Automatically start music when starting a focus session as wanted. Reference...
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Link Spotify to Focus Sessions in Windows 11

Apps Link Spotify to Focus Sessions in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to link Spotify with 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. You can link your Spotify account to the Clock app to play audio from Spotify during focus sessions to help you focus. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/focus-stay-on-task-without-distractions-in-windows-cbcc9ddb-8164-43fa-8919-b9a2af072382 Here's How: 1 Install and log in to the Spotify app if you haven't already. (see screenshots below) 2 Open...
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Enable or Disable Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Real-time Protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable real-time protection for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 10/11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Real-time protection consists of always-on scanning with file and process behavior monitoring and heuristics. When real-time protection is on, Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects malware and potentially unwanted software that attempts to install itself or run on your device, and prompts you to take action on malware detections. While real-time protection is off, files you open or download won’t be scanned for threats. You must be signed...
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Change what Pen Shortcut Button Does in Windows 11

Devices Change what Pen Shortcut Button Does in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change what your pen shortcut button does when you single-click, double-click, or press and hold the shortcut button for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can customize what your pen does when you single-click, double-click, or press and hold the pen's shortcut button. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), if your PC supports pen and inking, you can configure the shortcut button (usually at the tail of your pen) to open Click to Do with a single-click, with a double-click, or by press and hold. You can add Click to Do as one of the four apps in the pen menu on your PC. If all slots for...
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Change Touchpad Right Click Zone Size in Windows 11

Devices Change Touchpad Right Click Zone Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the right click region/zone size on a Precision Haptic Touchpad for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8737 (24H2) and build 26200.8737 (25H2), Microsoft is adding a new setting in Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touchpad so you can choose how large the right-click zone size is (this is the portion in the bottom-right of your touchpad where pressing a single finger will result in a right-click), between default, small, medium, and large. Note – this setting only appears for touchpads that have a pressable surface for this. Some manufacturers may provide customization for this in their own apps – if you’ve customized your setting using an app like this, a Custom...
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Enable or Disable Enhanced Security and Performance for Batch and CMD files in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Enhanced Security and Performance for Batch and CMD files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off enhanced security and performance for batch and CMD files in Windows 11 Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Administrators and Application Control for Business policy authors now have additional control over how the system processes batch files and Command Prompt (CMD) scripts. Starting with this release, administrators can enable a more secure processing mode for batch files. This mode prevents batch files from changing during execution. This enhances the performance and security of batch file processing when code integrity is enabled, as signature validation will only required to be performed a single time, instead...
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