This tutorial will show you how to install and setup Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distro apps for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup.
Once you have Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed, you can install Linux distributions via the Microsoft Store or command line.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/setup/environment
When you...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to find and list all currently running Linux distros for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup.
Sometimes you may need to know all currently running Linux distros.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/basic-commands#list-installed-linux-distributions
Here's How:
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11.
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling enables more efficient GPU scheduling between applications by reducing latency and improving video output performance.
Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling requires a GPU that supports hardware acceleration, combined with a graphics driver that supports WDDM 2.7 or higher.
References:
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/hardware-accelerated-gpu-scheduling/
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/navigating-the-redesigned-graphics-settings-page/
You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling.
Option One: Turn On or Off Hardware Accelerated GPU...
This tutorial will show you how to move Libraries to show above or below This PC in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored.
In File Explorer, users interact with...
This tutorial will explain and show you how to see the power sleep states available on your Windows 11 PC.
System power states describe the power consumption of the system as a whole. The operating system supports six system power states, referred to as S0 (fully on and operational) through S5 (power off). Each state is characterized by the following:
Power consumption: how much power does the computer use?
Software resumption: from what point does the operating system restart?
Hardware latency: how long does it take to return the computer to the working state?
System hardware context (such as the content of volatile processor registers, memory caches, and RAM): how much system hardware context is retained? Must the operating system...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Ask me what to do with each download in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
By default, files are saved automatically to the default location, without asking the user in Microsoft Edge.
You can turn on Ask me what to do with each download in Microsoft Edge to always ask you if you want to save a file or open it without saving.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to change the downloads folder location for where to save by default in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Microsoft Edge downloads to your Downloads folder by default. If wanted, you can change the default downloads folder location in Microsoft Edge.
References...
This tutorial will show you how to create a QR code of a page or image in Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge supports sharing the URL of a page or image via QR code. You can create a QR code of a page or image in Microsoft Edge, and scan or download the QR code to share.
A QR code is a type of matrix barcode. To scan this code, you can use a QR scanner app on your phone, or some camera apps.
References:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/qr-code-generator?form=MA13FJ
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-generate-qr-codes?form=MA13I2
Option One: Create QR Code for Page via Address Bar in Microsoft Edge
Option Two: Create QR Code for Page via Context Menu in Microsoft Edge
Option Three: Create QR Code...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Continue running background apps when Microsoft Edge is closed" for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge.
Background extensions and apps will continue running when Microsoft Edge is closed by default.
This allows Microsoft Edge processes to start at OS sign-in and keep running after the last browser window is closed. In this scenario, background apps and the current browsing session remain active, including any session cookies. An open background process displays an icon in the system tray and can always be closed from there.
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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Use double-click to close browser tabs in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
If wanted, you can enable to close a browsing tab in Microsoft Edge by double clicking the primary (left) mouse button.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Use double-click to close browser tabs" in Microsoft Edge for Current User from Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable "Use double-click...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the use of security questions for local accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you set up a local account with a password via Settings, you are required by default to select and answer security questions.
Security questions provide an extra layer of protection for your local account in case you forget your password. These security questions are used to verify who you are so you can reset the password of your local account on the sign-in screen if needed.
Available security questions for a local account:
What was your first pet's name?
What's the name of the city where you were born?
What was your childhood nickname?
What's the name of the city where your parents met?
What's...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable variable refresh rate (VRR) for your account in Windows 11.
Variable refresh rate (VRR) allows a monitor with VRR capabilities, including AMD’s FreeSync, Nvidia’s G-SYNC, and VESA DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync, to automatically adjust its refresh rate based on the frame rate of the image being displayed. The feature enables VRR support for DirectX 11 full screen games that do not support VRR natively.
When variable refresh rate is turned on, you get higher frame rates and helps reduce screen tearing in games that don't support VRR by default.
References:
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/navigating-the-redesigned-graphics-settings-page/...
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