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Find Computer Model Name and Number in Windows 11

System Find Computer Model Name and Number in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to find the model name and number of your Windows 11 computer. The system product name is the specific model of your Windows 11 device. Knowing the specific model name and number of your device can help you find the correct drivers and replacement parts for it. An OEM (ex: HP, Dell, Surface, etc...) device's system product name usually cannot be changed. If you built your own computer, then you can change the default System Product Name to a custom model name you want. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/find-information-about-your-windows-device Option One: Find Computer Model Name and Number on OEM Sticker Option Two: Find Computer Model Name and Number...
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Enable or Disable Notifications for App Installations from Microsoft Store in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Notifications for App Installations from Microsoft Store in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off getting notifications for app installations from the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. Starting with the Microsoft Store app version 22312.1401.4.0, a new Notifications for app installations setting has been added to turn on or off Get a notification when your app is...
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Find Reserved Storage Size in Windows 11

System Find Reserved Storage Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the current size of reserved storage in Windows 10 and Windows 11. To make sure your device can successfully update and that it runs its best, Windows reserves a portion of storage space on your device for use by temporary files, caches, and other files. When your device is low on space, Windows will clear reserved storage so it can be used for other processes, like a Windows update. Reserving storage also helps keep disk space usage on your device more predictable and more stable. How does it work? When apps and system processes create temporary files, these files will automatically be placed into reserved storage. These temporary files won’t consume free user space when they are created and...
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Turn On or Off Optimizations for Windowed Games in Windows 11

Gaming Turn On or Off Optimizations for Windowed Games in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "optimizations for windowed games" for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft introduced a feature called Optimizations for windowed games and is designed to significantly improve latency and unlock other exciting gaming features including Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Latency improvements can benefit all gamers – from improving your input lag to creating a competitive edge in your gaming experience. The "Optimizations for windowed games" setting affects presentation modes used in Windowed and Borderless Windowed DX10/DX11 games. Presentation is the method for getting your game’s rendered frames on your display in the most optimal way...
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Change Mouse Scrolling Direction in Windows 11

Devices Change Mouse Scrolling Direction in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the scrolling direction of the mouse scroll wheel for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows uses reverse scrolling by default, but you can use natural scrolling if wanted. Reverse scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in an upward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in a downward direction. Natural scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in a downward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in an upward direction...
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Add "Repair Windows Image" Context Menu in Windows 11

System Add "Repair Windows Image" Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a "Repair Windows Image" component store context menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If a Windows image becomes unserviceable, you can use the DISM (Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management) tool or Repair-WindowsImage cmdlet to update the files and correct the problem. For example, to fix Windows image component store corruption when a sfc /scannow command is unable to repair corrupted or modified system files because the component store (source) is corrupted. SFC should be able to repair the files afterwards. The Repair Windows Image desktop context menu allows you to quickly check and repair the Windows image component store on demand as needed. The Check Health of Windows Image item in...
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Check if Disk Drive uses MBR or GPT Partition Style in Windows 11

Devices Check if Disk Drive uses MBR or GPT Partition Style in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check if a disk drive is using the GPT (GUID Partition Table) or MBR (Master Boot Record) partition style in Windows 11. Disks can be divided into multiple chunks called partitions. Each partition - even if there's only one - has to have a partition style - GPT or MBR. Windows uses the partition style to understand how to access the data on the disk. Most PCs use the GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk type for hard drives and SSDs. GPT is more robust and allows for volumes bigger than 2 TB. The older Master Boot Record (MBR) disk type is used by 32-bit PCs, older PCs, and removable drives such as memory cards. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID partition table...
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Change Default Terminal Application in Windows 11

Apps Change Default Terminal Application in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the default terminal application to Let Windows decide, Windows Console Host, or Windows Terminal for your account in Windows 11. A default terminal is the terminal emulator that launches by default when opening a command line application. Starting from the dawn of Windows, the default terminal emulator has always been the Windows Console Host, conhost.exe. This means that shells such as Command Prompt and PowerShell have always opened inside the Windows Console Host. For a long time, users have not been easily able to replace the console host. There were definitely third parties who hooked the OS to make it possible, but it was never truly supported. Now, we are opening up the functionality...
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Enable or Disable Allow Microsoft to access page content for Microsoft Edge Copilot

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Allow Microsoft to access page content for Microsoft Edge Copilot

This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off "Allow Microsoft to access page content" for Copilot in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. 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. You can turn on or off the Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in Edge for sending your browsing data to Microsoft to make AI-generated answers and suggestions more...
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Add Turn On or Off Location Services Context Menu in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add Turn On or Off Location Services Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a turn on or off "Location Services" context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Location Services context menu added by this tutorial will allow you to quickly turn on or turn off location services for the device (all users) or for apps (current user) on demand. 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...
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Delete Folder in Windows 11

General Delete Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a folder in Windows 11. Folders deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Folders deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted folders from them go to the Recycle Bin instead. If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this folder to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a folder from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not...
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Delete File in Windows 11

General Delete File in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a file in Windows 11. Files deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted files from them go to the Recycle Bin instead. If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a file from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not display when...
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