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Enable or Disable Touch Mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off touch mode in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. Starting with Microsoft Edge version 115.0.1851.0, Microsoft Edge added a touch mode setting that can increase the size and spacing of browser elements like buttons, tabs, and more to optimize for use with touch. Microsoft Edge is set to automatically turn on touch mode by default when using a 2-in-1 or tablet type device. You can...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Block Installation of Malicious Apps for WSA in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off if Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) will block installation of apps identified as a threat by your antivirus software for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Starting with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) version 2304.40000.5.0, Microsoft added Package verification for apps on WSA. Android apps are scanned using antivirus software installed on Windows prior to app installation. You can turn on (default) or off Block installation of malicious apps in WSA settings if wanted. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025...
Virtualization
Change Memory Allocation for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how much system memory to allocate to Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Starting with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) version 2304.40000.5.0, Microsoft added the ability to configure how much system memory to assign to Android. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025 https://www.elevenforum.com/t/windows-subsystem-for-android-wsa-is-being-deprecated-beginning-march-5-2025.23205/ Here's How: 1 Open the Windows Subsystem for Android™️ Settings app from Start > All apps. 2 Click/tap on System...
Virtualization
Enable or Disable Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Kernel-mode Hardware-enforced Stack Protection for all users in Windows 11. Core isolation is a security feature of Microsoft Windows that protects important core processes of Windows from malicious software by isolating them in memory. It does this by running those core processes in a virtualized environment. Hardware-enforced Stack Protection offers robust protection against Return Oriented Programming (ROP) exploits since it maintains a record of the intended execution flow of a program. The Kernel Mode Hardware Enforced Stack Protection security feature is applicable to Windows 11, version 22H2 and above, and provides additional security enhancement for kernel code. For code...
Privacy and Security
Show or Hide Title Bar while in Vertical Tabs in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to either show or hide the title bar of Microsoft Edge while vertical tabs is turned on for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. Microsoft Edge allows you to have your tabs show horizontal at the top (default) or vertical on the left side pane. Vertical tabs allow you to move your tabs from the top to the left side in Microsoft Edge where...
Browsers and Mail
Add and Remove Tabs in Microsoft Edge Tab Groups
This tutorial will show you how to add tabs to new and existing groups and remove tabs from groups in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. You can organize your tabs of webpages with Tab groups in Microsoft Edge. Group related tabs and customize them with a name and a color, so you can easily navigate and stay focused. The name of a tab group will...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Vertical Tabs in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable vertical tabs in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. Microsoft Edge allows you to have your tabs show horizontal at the top (default) or vertical on the left side pane. Vertical tabs allow you to move your tabs from the top to the left side in Microsoft Edge where site icons and titles...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove "Choose Power Plan" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add Choose Power Plan to the desktop context menu for all users to be able to open Power Options or instantly switch between using the Power Saver, Balanced, High Performance, or Ultimate Performance plan for their account in Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. Changes made to a power plan will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. Windows 11 includes the following default power plans: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't...
Personalization
Add or Remove E Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the E: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default in addition to being shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane. You could Pin to Quick access any drive to have it under the Home group in the navigation pane. If you like, you can add the E: Drive as its own separate group to the top or bottom of the navigation pane of File Explorer for even easier and faster access. EXAMPLE: "E: Drive" at top or bottom of navigation pane in File Explorer...
Personalization
Enable or Disable High Visibility Outline in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing a high visibility outline around the area of focus on the page in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. The high visibility focus indicator creates a black and white outline around a focused element on a web page. The outline will appear when you select a link or text area and when using keyboard navigation, such as the Tab key. When this feature is turned on, a black and...
Browsers and Mail
Turn On or Off Show Touch Keyboard when No Keyboard Attached in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show the touch keyboard when there's no keyboard attached for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a touch keyboard you can click/tap on to enter text. This can be handy if you have a PC with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard. You can turn on or off to automatically show the touch keyboard when there's no keyboard attached. If turned on, just tap where you’d like to enter text and the touch keyboard will pop up. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, Microsoft is trying out a new touch keyboard setting that replaces the “Show the touch keyboard when there’s no keyboard attached” checkbox with a new dropdown menu with 3 options to control whether tapping an edit...
Time and Language
Change UAC Behavior for Administrators in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the User Account Control (UAC) prompt behavior for administrators in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, Windows prompts for consent or prompts for credentials of a valid local administrator account before starting a program or task that requires a full administrator access token. The UAC prompt mitigates malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity. The User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode security policy setting determines the behavior of the UAC elevation prompt for accounts that have administrative credentials. You can select...
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