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Turn On or Off a High Contrast Theme in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using a high contrast theme for your account in Windows 11. Text with low contrast can be difficult to read for people with low vision. There are web sites that have, for example, poor color combinations such as blue links on black backgrounds. They aren’t easy to read even for people with unimpaired vision and can be virtually impossible for people with vision disabilities. Strongly contrasting colors can make it quicker and easier to read from your PC. High contrast themes use more distinct colors to make text and apps easier to see. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-high-contrast-mode-on-or-off-in-windows-909e9d89-a0f9-a3a9-b993-7a6dcee85025...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Developer Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Developer Mode in Windows 11. If you are using your computer for ordinary day-to-day activities such as games, web browsing, email or Office apps, you do not need to activate Developer Mode and in fact, you shouldn't activate it. However, if you are a developer writing software with Visual Studio on a computer for first time, you will need to enable Developer Mode on both the development PC, and on any devices you'll use to test your code. Developer Mode allows you to install apps from any source, including loose files. Developer Mode replaces the Windows 8.1 requirements for a developer license. In addition to sideloading, the Developer Mode setting enables debugging and...
System
Enable or Disable Show Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show lock screen background on the sign-in screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock (Win+L) the PC. You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. The lock screen background picture will show on the sign-in screen by default. Option One: Turn On or Off Show Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen for Current User in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Show Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen for Current User in Registry Editor Option Three: Enable or Disable Show Lock Screen Background on Sign-in Screen for All Users using REG...
Personalization
Change Display Refresh Rate in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the refresh rate of a display for all users in Windows 11. The refresh rate of a display is the number of times per second that the image refreshes on the screen. For example, a 60Hz display will update the screen 60 times per second. Overall, the refresh rate determines how smoothly motion appears on your screen. For example, if you’re playing a game that has a lot of fast-moving action, a higher refresh rate can help improve your overall gaming experience to keep up with the action. A higher refresh can also help you get a better experience with smoother motion when you're browsing the web or using a digital pen to write or draw. A higher refresh rate can also reduce battery life because it...
System
Check Display Capabilities for HDR in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check your display capabilities for HDR support in Windows 11. HDR content on Windows 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. 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, so you get to see all the...
System
Turn On or Off Notifications in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off getting notifications from all or specific apps and other senders for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display. A sound will play by default when a notification arrives. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-your-notifications-cccdb22c-bda9-5ad5-897d-897ac67f7e39 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-notification-settings-in-windows-8942c744-6198-fe56-4639-34320cf9444e Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2...
System
Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how long to show notifications above the taskbar corner until dismissed for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 shows notification banners on the lock screen and at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display. A notification banner will stay open for only 5 seconds by default until automatically dismissed to the Notification Center. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear-9c18cfdc-63be-2d47-0f4f-5b00facfd2e1 Option One: Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Settings Option Two: Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Control Panel Option...
Accessibility
Change Display Resolution in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the resolution of each separate display for all users in Windows 11. Display resolution refers to the clarity of the text and images displayed on your screen. At higher resolutions, such as 1600 x 1200 pixels, items appear sharper. They also appear smaller so more items can fit on the screen. At lower resolutions, such as 800 x 600 pixels, fewer items fit on the screen, but they appear larger. The resolution you can use depends on the resolutions your monitor supports. Old CRT monitors generally display a resolution of 800 × 600 or 1024 × 768 pixels and can work well at different resolutions. Modern LCD or LED monitors and laptop/tablet built-in displays support higher resolutions, such as 4K...
System
Turn On or Off Cellular in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off cellular network communication for your Windows 11 PC. Some Windows 11 devices have a SIM card or eSIM in them that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal. If your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a SIM card or eSIM, you can still connect to a cellular network by plugging in an external cellular device (also called a cellular modem or mobile broadband device). Either way, you must have a data plan from a mobile operator (ex: AT&T, T-Mobile, etc...) to connect. Turning off cellular will disconnect your PC from all cellular networks, and turn off power to the cellular device. Turning off cellular when not...
Network and Internet
Turn On or Off Airplane Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Airplane mode to quickly turn on or off all wireless devices communication on your Windows 11 PC. Airplane mode (aka: flight mode) gives you a quick way to turn off all wireless devices communication on your PC. Some examples of wireless devices are Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, and Near Field Communication (NFC). When airplane mode is turned on, all wireless devices will be turned off automatically, and you will see the airplane icon on the taskbar quick settings area. You will still be able to turn on or off individual wireless devices while airplane mode is turned on. When airplane mode is turned off, all wireless devices that were previously turned on when you turned on...
Network and Internet
Turn On or Off Bluetooth in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Bluetooth communication for your Windows 11 PC. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your PC, such as mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc... Whenever you turn on Bluetooth, the Bluetooth notification icon will show on the taskbar corner by default. Turning off Bluetooth will disconnect your PC from all Bluetooth paired devices, and turn off power to the Bluetooth adapter. Turning off Bluetooth when not needed can save on electricity and...
Network and Internet
Turn On or Off Wi-Fi in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to only turn on or off Wi-Fi communication for your Windows 11 PC. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your device. Turning off Wi-Fi will disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks, and turn off power to the Wi-Fi adapter. Turning off Wi-Fi when not needed can save on electricity and improve security. Option One: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi with Physical Key or Switch Option Two: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi from Quick Settings on Taskbar Option Three: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi in Wi-Fi Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Wi-Fi in Airplane Mode Settings Turn On or Off Wi-Fi with Physical...
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