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Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Windows 11

System 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...
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Arrange Displays in Windows 11

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...
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Identify Displays in Windows 11

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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Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 11

System Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to free up drive space with Disk Cleanup in Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/disk-cleanup-in-windows-8a96ff42-5751-39ad-23d6-434b4d5b9a68 If you delete Previous Windows installation(s), you will no longer be able to go back to the previous version of Windows. Option One: Use Cleanup Recommendations on C Drive in Settings Option Two: Cleanup Temporary Files on Specific...
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Find Wake Timers in Windows 11

System Find Wake Timers in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to get a list of wake timers that support or configured to wake the system in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A wake timer is a timed event that wakes the computer from a sleep or hibernate state at a specific time to perform scheduled tasks. Important wake timers includes things like a required reboot after a Windows update. They supersede all other settings. Option One: List All Active Wake Timers Option Two: List All Wake Timers List All Active Wake Timers You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option. 1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see...
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See Active Power Plan in Windows 11

System See Active Power Plan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which power plan is currently set as the active power plan for your account in Windows 10 and 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. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power plan. Windows 11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your...
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Delete Power Plan in Windows 11

System Delete Power Plan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete a power plan in Windows 10 and 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. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power plan. Windows 10/11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your Power Mode. Power saver = Saves power by reducing PC...
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Create Custom Power Plan in Windows 11

System Create Custom Power Plan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a new custom power plan that can be used by all users on the Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. 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. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. You can customize the default plans for your systems, or create new custom plans that are based on the existing plans. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-a-custom-power-plan-technicalreference?view=windows-11 Option One: Create New Custom Power Plan in Control Panel Option Two: Create New Custom...
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Check Battery Usage per App in Windows 11

System Check Battery Usage per App in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check battery usage per app for your account in Windows 11. You can check battery usage per app to see which apps might be using more battery in the background. Some apps let you manage background activity. If you find that an app is using a lot of battery when running in the background, you can change the Let this app run in the background setting for apps that allow it. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Power & battery on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Power & battery settings 3 Click/tap on Battery usage on the right side to expand it open. (see screenshot below step 4) 4 Under Battery levels, select Last 24 hours...
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Change Priority of Notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11

System Change Priority of Notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the priority of notifications in notification center 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. You can change the priority of notifications from apps for the order to show them in the notification center. Priority of Notifications Description TopShow at the top of notification center. HighShow above normal priority notifications in notification center. NormalShow below high priority notifications in notification center. Option One...
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Turn On or Off Mono Audio in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Mono Audio in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off mono audio for your account in Windows 11. Windows lets you convert stereo sound into a single channel with mono audio so you can hear everything, even if you're using just one headphone. People with partial hearing loss or deafness in one ear can turn on mono audio to have Windows play audio from both the left and right audio channels into both ears (channels) when using headphones, so they don’t miss any sounds. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear-9c18cfdc-63be-2d47-0f4f-5b00facfd2e1#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 If you turn on mono audio, it will disable the spatial sound setting. Option One: Turn On or Off Mono Audio in Quick...
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Check Device Health Report in Windows 11

System Check Device Health Report in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check your device performance and health report in Windows 11. To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page. The Health report alerts you to common issues in four key areas and offers recommendations to remedy them. The Health report starts off by showing you the last time a Device Health scan was run. The time displayed should be basically the current time, as Windows Security tries to run a Device Health scan when you open the Device performance & health page. Beyond the time of last scan you'll see the status of the key areas that Device Health monitors: Storage...
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