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Change When to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change when to ask to project to this PC for all users in Windows 11. You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen. Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too. You can change when to Ask to project to this PC from a device to First time only or Every time a connection is requested when projecting to your PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Option One: Change When to Ask to Project...
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Enable or Disable Projecting to this PC in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Projecting to this PC for all users in Windows 11. You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen. Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Projecting to this PC requires the Wireless Display app to be installed on the PC you want to project to. Projecting to this PC requires support for Miracast. Your can only project to this PC...
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Calibrate HDR display using Windows HDR Calibration app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to calibrate a HDR display using the Windows HDR Calibration app for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. You can use the Windows HDR Calibration app to calibrate your HDR (high dynamic range) display for a better experience with HDR content on your Windows 11 PC. The Windows HDR Calibration app helps you improve color accuracy and...
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Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check the battery status for estimated time and percentage remaining in Windows 11. If you have a Windows 11 device that runs on battery power, you can check the battery status to see the estimated time and percentage remaining battery life left to know when to charge the battery. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/caring-for-your-battery-in-windows-2db3e37f-5e7d-488e-9086-ed15320519e4 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/battery-saving-tips-for-windows-a850d64d-ee8e-c8d2-6c75-8ffe6ea3ea99 Option One: Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining from Taskbar System Tray Option Two: Check Battery Status for Percentage Remaining from Quick Settings...
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Change Lock Screen Timeout to Turn Off Display After in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the Console lock display off timeout setting in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Console lock display off timeout is the amount of minutes Windows will wait idle with no activity while on the lock screen (aka: welcome screen) when a user locks the computer before timing out and automatically turning off the display. The Console lock display off timeout setting is set to 1 minute by default for all power plans. Any changes made to the Console lock display off timeout setting for a power plan will affect all users on the PC that use the same power plan. If Turn off display after is set to Never, it will also prevent Console lock display off timeout from turning off the display. Option One...
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Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to calibrate the built-in display for HDR video for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t...
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Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off disable HDR when PC is running on battery for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and...
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Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR video streaming for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t lose any...
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Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the volume level for sound input devices for your account in Windows 11. If the volume level from your sound input device (ex: microphone) is too low or high, you can easily adjust the volume level to what you want on demand in Windows 11. Option One: Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Settings Option Two: Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Control Panel Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Sound on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Sound Settings 3 Under Input, click/tap on the device (ex: "Microphone Logitech BRIO") you want to adjust the volume level for. (see...
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Arrange Displays in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to rearrange your displays in Windows 11. If you have multiple displays, you can change how they're arranged. This is helpful if you want your displays to match how they're set up in your home or office. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-multiple-monitors-in-windows-329c6962-5a4d-b481-7baa-bec9671f728a#Category=Windows_11 Option One: Arrange Displays in Settings Option Two: Arrange Displays in NVIDIA Control Panel Option Three: Arrange Displays in Intel Graphics Command Center Arrange Displays in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Display on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Display settings 3...
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Identify Displays in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to identify displays in Windows 11. When you have multiple displays connected in Windows 11, you may need help to identify the displays to see which number corresponds to a display. A number appears on the screen of the display it's assigned to. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-multiple-monitors-in-windows-329c6962-5a4d-b481-7baa-bec9671f728a#Category=Windows_11 Option One: Identify Displays in Settings Option Two: Identify Displays in NVIDIA Control Panel Option Three: Identify Displays in Intel Graphics Command Center EXAMPLE: Identify displays Identify Displays in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on...
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Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to free up drive space with Disk Cleanup in Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/disk-cleanup-in-windows-8a96ff42-5751-39ad-23d6-434b4d5b9a68 If you delete Previous Windows installation(s), you will no longer be able to go back to the previous version of Windows. Option One: Use Cleanup Recommendations on C Drive in Settings Option Two: Cleanup Temporary Files on Specific...
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