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Add or Remove "Advanced security" Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Advanced security to the context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Advanced Security Settings to manually change the owner, change permissions, and set up advanced sharing settings for a selected item. Normally to open Advanced Security Settings for an item (ex: file, folder, or drive), you would need to right click on an item, click/tap on "Properties", click/tap on the "Security" tab, and click/tap on the "Advanced" button. If you like, you can add Advanced security to the context menu to make it easier to directly open Advanced Security Settings for an item as needed. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove Advanced security to...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Untrusted Font Blocking in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Untrusted Font Blocking for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. To help protect from attacks that may originate from untrusted or attacker-controlled font files, Microsoft created the Blocking Untrusted Fonts feature. Using this feature, you can turn on a global setting that stops users from loading untrusted fonts processed using the Graphics Device Interface (GDI). Untrusted fonts are any font installed outside of the %windir%/Fonts directory. Blocking untrusted fonts helps prevent both remote (web-based or email-based) and local EOP attacks that can happen...
Privacy and Security
Add or Remove Microsoft Teams Icon on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Microsoft Teams icon on the taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 build 22000.100. This includes a new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience architected for optimized performance and the Windows 11 design language. You can remain connected to the people you care about with chats and video calls from the convenience of your Windows 11 PC, while they can participate from any device with Microsoft Teams: desktop, mobile, or even just a web browser. With Chat from Microsoft Teams, you can connect to friends and family from your PC regardless of what computer or...
Personalization
Backup and Restore Quick Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore Quick Settings for your account in Windows 11. The lower right corner of Taskbar in Windows 11 has a button for the Notification Center (Win+N) and Quick Settings (Win+A). Quick Settings is the place for you to quickly manage and access settings like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Battery saver, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Accessibility, Nearby sharing, and Project. After you edit quick settings to add and remove quick settings you want, you can back up your changes to be able to restore later. You can no longer add and remove Quick Settings in Windows 11 version 24H2. Starting with Windows 11 build 25967 (Canary), Microsoft is trying out a scrollable view...
Backup and Restore
Change Order of Languages on Language Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the order added languages appear in on the language bar for your account in Windows 11. When you have more than one language and/or keyboard layout installed, you will see the language bar (input indicator) on the taskbar system tray area and sign-in screen by default. The language bar allows you to switch between your added languages and keyboard layouts as needed. You can change the order languages appear in on the language bar to the order you want. Added keyboard layouts are grouped with their language for the order on the language bar. If you change the order of a language, all of its keyboard layouts get moved along with it as a group. EXAMPLE: Language bar Here's How: 1 Open...
Time and Language
Add or Remove Site Exceptions for Enhanced Security in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove site exceptions to always or never use enhanced security 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. Microsoft Edge offers Enhance your security on the web, an optional browsing mode that provides an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites. Enhanced security in Microsoft Edge helps safeguard against memory-related vulnerabilities by disabling just-in-time...
Browsers and Mail
Download Fonts for All Languages in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to download fonts for all languages for your account in Windows 11. A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. If wanted, you can download fonts for all languages supported by Windows at once. Downloading fonts for all languages supported by Windows can take up a significant amount of drive space on your PC. Option One: Download Fonts for All Languages in Settings Option Two: Download Fonts for All Languages in Control Panel Uninstall Font in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Fonts on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Fonts settings 3...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Strict Enhanced Security for InPrivate Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable always use "Strict" enhanced security mode when browsing InPrivate 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. Microsoft Edge offers Enhance your security on the web, an optional browsing mode that provides an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites. Enhanced security in Microsoft Edge helps safeguard against memory-related vulnerabilities by disabling...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Enhanced Security Mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable enhanced security mode 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 offers Enhance your security on the web, an optional browsing mode that provides an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites. Enhanced security in Microsoft Edge helps safeguard against memory-related vulnerabilities by disabling just-in-time (JIT) JavaScript...
Browsers and Mail
Kill Process in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to kill a process (end task) in Windows 11. A process is an instance of an app or task that is being executed. Each process running in Windows is assigned a unique decimal number called the process ID, or PID. If you notice a running process is reducing your computer's performance because it's hung, not responding, using a high percentage of CPU and/or memory resources, then you can kill the process to end it. Tip: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/itopstalkblog/identify-which-process-is-blocking-a-file-in-windows/4432635 Option One: End Task from Taskbar Icon Option Two: Kill Process in Task Manager Processes Tab Option Three: Kill Process in Task Manager Details Tab Option Four: Kill...
General
Install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) feature in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Windows Subsystem for Android is only available in countries and regions that support Amazon AppStore on Windows. Your device also must meet specific Windows 11 requirements for WSA. An Amazon account is required to download mobile apps from the Amazon Appstore. 8 GB (min) or 16 GB (recommended) RAM Solid-state drive (SSD) You may need to enable CPU virtualization in your PC’s BIOS/UEFI. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025...
Virtualization
Add or Remove Buttons on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove buttons on the toolbar 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. You can select which buttons to show on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge. Option One: Remove Buttons on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge from Toolbar Option Two: Add or Remove Buttons on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge in Settings Remove Buttons on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge from Toolbar 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Right click on a...
Browsers and Mail

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