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Rename Printer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of a printer in Windows 11. When you install a printer in Windows, the manufacturer name and model number is often used as the printer name by default. You can rename the printer to any name you like though. You must be signed in as an administrator to rename a printer. If you rename a shared printer, existing connections to this printer from other computers will break and will have to be created again for the new name. Option One: Rename Printer in Settings Option Two: Rename Printer in Properties Option Three: Rename Printer in PowerShell Rename Printer in Settings This option is only available starting with Windows 11 build 26080 (Canary and Dev). 1 Open Settings (Win+I)...
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Set Default Printer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set a default printer for your account in Windows 11. A default printer is the printer that all print jobs are sent to by default unless otherwise specified. Reeference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-a-default-printer-in-windows-e10cf8b8-e596-b102-bf84-c41022b5036f Option One: Set Default Printer in Settings Option Two: Set Default Printer in Command Prompt Set Default Printer in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Printers & scanners on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Printers & scanners settings 3 Turn off Let Windows manage my default printer to be able to manually set a default printer...
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Turn On or Off Let Windows Manage Default Printer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off let Windows manage the default printer for your account in Windows 11. Windows makes your default printer the last printer you used by default. This helps ensure the best printer is preselected in inbox print dialogs. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-a-default-printer-in-windows-e10cf8b8-e596-b102-bf84-c41022b5036f If you turn off Let Windows manage my default printer, you can manually set your default printer. Option One: Turn On or Off Let Windows Manage Default Printer in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Let Windows Manage Default Printer using REG file Turn On or Off Let Windows Manage Default Printer in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2...
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Turn On or Off Auto Punctuation for Voice Typing in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off auto punctuation for voice typing for your account in Windows 11. Voice typing allows you to enter text on your PC by speaking. You can use voice typing commands to manually insert punctuation marks. If you like, you can turn on Auto punctuation to have voice typing automatically insert punctuation marks. Starting with Windows 11 build 25300, the change to sync voice typing settings, Automatic punctuation and Voice typing launcher, across all devices signed in using the same Microsoft account is now available to all Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. You can toggle this feature via Settings > Accounts > Windows backup > Remember my preferences > Accessibility. This currently...
Accessibility
Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show notification if there are issues connecting a USB device for your account in Windows 11. Windows will show a notification if there are issues connecting a USB device by default. Option One: Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB using REG file Turn On or Off Notification if Issues Connecting USB in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on USB on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open USB settings 3 Turn On (default) or Off Connection notifications for what you want. (see screenshot below) 4 You can now close...
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Turn On or Off PC Charging Slowly over USB Notification in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show notification if this PC is charging slowly over USB for your account in Windows 11. If you charge your PC battery over USB, you might get a notification that says your PC is charging slowly. This may happen if you’re using a charger that didn’t come with your device. Starting with Windows 11 build 25252, Microsoft updated the battery icon’s tooltip to let you know if your device is charging slowly. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft adjusted the text in the notification when a PC detects a slow charger. Option One: Turn On or Off PC Charging Slowly over USB Notification in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off PC Charging Slowly over USB...
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Start or Stop Contributing Voice Clips to Microsoft in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to start or stop contributing your voice clips to Microsoft for your account in Windows 11. Voice clips are audio recordings of what you say when you use your voice to interact with Microsoft products and services. When you use your voice to interact with Microsoft products, speech recognition technology automatically generates the audio of what you say into words so that the Microsoft services can respond. You can also choose to contribute voice clips to help improve voice typing. If you choose not to contribute voice clips, you can still use voice typing. You can change your settings anytime in voice typing settings. If you’re using a work or school account, the ability to share voice data isn’t...
Privacy and Security
Add or Remove Desktop Search Box in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove the desktop search box for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25120, Microsoft has added a search box displayed on the desktop that enables you to search the web. The desktop search box is currently only a conceptual feature that only some Insiders may have available. If you have the desktop search box available, you can add and remove it on demand. Starting with Windows 11 build 25158, Microsoft is concluding this initial exploration, so if you received this experience, it will be removed on your next reboot. Option One: Add or Remove Desktop Search Box from Desktop Option Two: Add or Remove Desktop Search Box using REG file EXAMPLE: search box on...
Personalization
Turn On or Off Voice Typing Launcher in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off voice typing launcher for your account in Windows 11. In Windows 11, dictation has been updated and renamed as voice typing. Like dictation, voice typing uses online speech recognition technologies to power its speech-to-text transcription service. You no longer need to turn on the Online Speech recognition setting to use voice typing. Voice typing allows you to enter text on your PC by speaking. The voice typing launcher lets you quickly access voice typing when your cursor is in a text box. Starting with Windows 11 build 25300, the change to sync voice typing settings, Automatic punctuation and Voice typing launcher, across all devices signed in using the same Microsoft account...
Accessibility
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...
System
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...
System
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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