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Change Touchpad Zoom Speed in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change touchpad zoom speed for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 2800.2796 (RP 26H1), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can adjust the touchpad zoom speed to be faster or slower. This touchpad zoom speed setting will be grayed out and...
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Change Touchpad Scroll Speed in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change touchpad scroll speed for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 2800.2796 (RP 26H1) Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can adjust the touchpad scroll speed to be faster or slower. Option One: Change Touchpad Scroll Speed in Settings...
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Turn On or Off Automatic Scrolling with Pressure on Touchpad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatic scrolling with pressure on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8376 (Experimental), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off automatic scrolling with pressure. Automatic scrolling continues indefinitely without lifting your fingers...
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Turn On or Off Automatic Scrolling at Edge on Touchpad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatic scrolling at edge on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8376 (Experimental), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off automatic scrolling at edge. Automatic scrolling continues indefinitely without lifting your fingers. Activate by...
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Turn On or Off Accelerated Scrolling on Touchpad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off accelerated scrolling on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 2800.2796 (RP 26H1), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off accelerated scrolling. Repeatedly scrolling increases the speed, allowing...
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Enable or Disable Hide Flashing on Taskbar Apps when Start Focus Session in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hide flashing on taskbar apps by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. The icon of an app or service will flash orange/red with animation on the taskbar when attention is needed for it. By default, the app icon on the taskbar will flash 7 times with an orange/red color, then stay highlighted to get your attention to click/tap on or open. When you start a focus session, flashing of the...
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Enable or Disable Hide Badges on Taskbar Apps when Start Focus Session in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hiding badges on taskbar apps by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. Badges are lightweight notifications that are contextual and specific to individual apps. For example, the Mail app's badge shows you the number of unseen emails (not unread). The Clock app’s badge will show you that you have an active alarm. The Weather app’s badge lets you know when there is a weather alert in the...
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Enable or Disable Turn On Do Not Disturb when Start Focus Session in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable turning on Do Not Disturb by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, Do Not Disturb turns on automatically to silence your notifications. To review notifications that you received during your session, open the notification center. References...
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Enable or Disable Show Timer in Clock app when Start Focus Session in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing the timer in the Clock app on the desktop by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, a focus period timer in the Clock app appears on the desktop by default. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/focus-stay-on-task-without-distractions-in-windows-cbcc9ddb-8164-43fa-8919-b9a2af072382 EXAMPLE: Focus period timer in Click app on...
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Enable or Disable Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable if apps can take screenshots and record the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can choose to allow or deny if all or specific desktop and Microsoft Store apps can take screenshots and record the screen on your PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/app-permissions-aea98a7c-b61a-1930-6ed0-47f0ed2ee15c Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users using Command Option Three: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for Current User in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Let Desktop Apps...
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Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sync provider notifications in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Sync provider notifications are designed to help you by providing quick, easy information and suggestions about things you can do or new features you can try to have a better experience with Windows 11. It has been reported that sync provider notifications started showing up in Windows 11 build 22572.100. Option One: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Folder Options Option Two: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer using REG file Option Three: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: sync provider...
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Enable or Disable Facts, Tips, and Tricks on Lock Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen for your account in Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. Users can change their lock screen background to Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow by default. When you select to use picture or slideshow as your lock screen background, you can select to Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen. If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display. Option One: Turn On or Off "Get fun facts, tips...
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