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Change Encryption Level for File Sharing Connections in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Encryption Level for File Sharing Connections in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change to use 128-bit or 40- or 56-bit encryption for file sharing on all networks in Windows 11. File and printer sharing is the ability of a computer running Windows to share a folder or attached printer with other computers on the same network. File sharing allows you to make files and folders in a shared folder accessible to others on the same network to view, copy, or modify. Printer sharing allows you to make an attached printer available to other computer users on the same network. Windows uses 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections by default. Some devices do not support 128-bit encryption and must use 40- or 56-bit encryption. You must be signed in as an administrator...
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Repair App in Windows 11

Apps Repair App in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to repair a UWP app for your account in Windows 11. If you have Settings or a Microsoft Store app not working right, crashing, or not opening, you can reset it. The Reset feature allows you to either try to Repair an app (if supported), or Reset the app to default if a repair didn't help. Repairing an app will not affect the app's data or settings. Resetting an app to default will permanently delete the app's data on your device, including your preferences and sign-in details. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Apps/repair-apps-and-programs-in-windows Repairing an app will unpin the app from the taskbar if pinned. You will need to pin to taskbar the app again after the repair if...
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Buy Windows 11 Digital Product Key from Microsoft

Installation and Upgrade Buy Windows 11 Digital Product Key from Microsoft

This tutorial will show you how to buy a Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, or Windows 11 Pro for Workstations digital product key (license) directly from Microsoft. When you purchase an OEM PC that comes with Windows 11 preinstalled, it will come with a Windows 11 product key embedded in the UEFI firmware chip to automatically activate Windows 11. If you own a Windows 10 product key, you can clean install and activate Windows 11 with the Windows 10 product key. If needed, you can purchase a Windows 11 digital product key directly from Microsoft to use to activate Windows 11. Option One: Buy Windows 11 Home Digital Product Key from Microsoft Option Two: Buy Windows 11 Pro Digital Product Key from Microsoft Option Three: Buy Windows...
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Add OneDrive to Send to Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add OneDrive to Send to Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add OneDrive to the Send to context menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Send to context menu allows you to quickly send a copy of items (ex: files, folders, libraries) to Bluetooth device, Compressed (zipped) folder, Desktop (create shortcut), Documents, Mail recipient, and removable and network drives by default. To move an item instead of copy and item, you can right click or press and hold on a file or folder, click/tap on Show more options, click/tap on Send to, press and hold the Shift key, and click/tap on a drive or folder location in the Send to context menu. With OneDrive, you can sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere -...
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Enable or Disable Typing Insights in Windows 11

Time and Language Enable or Disable Typing Insights in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Typing Insights for your account in Windows 11. Windows shows you insights about how its AI has been helping you type with efficiency. If you use the software keyboard (ex: Touch Keyboard or On-Screen Keyboard) on Windows, there are many features built into the typing experience that leverage AI and ML to help you be more efficient. Some examples include autocorrecting your spelling mistakes, prediction of the next word you would type, word suggestions as you start typing so you don’t have to type the full word and the number of words you’ve typed by swiping over the letters on the software keyboard. Windows shows you stats about each of these features. Currently these stats cover the...
Time and Language
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Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account Lockout in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account Lockout in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Allow Administrator account lockout policy in Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that...
Accounts
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Change Reset Account Lockout Counter After Time in Windows 11

Accounts Change Reset Account Lockout Counter After Time in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Reset account lockout counter after policy in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts...
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Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout duration in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...
Accounts
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Turn On or Off Auto Arrange Icons on Desktop in Windows 11

General Turn On or Off Auto Arrange Icons on Desktop in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off auto arrange desktop icons for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop. If you turn on Auto arrange icons, your desktop icons will automatically be arranged in columns starting along the left side of your screen. If you turn off Auto arrange icons, you can arrange your desktop icons how and where you like on the desktop. Option One: Turn On or Off Auto Arrange Icons on Desktop using Context Menu Option Two: Turn On or Off "Auto arrange icons" and "Align icons to grid" on Desktop using REG file...
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Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11

System Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to calibrate the built-in display for HDR video for your account in Windows 11. HDR content 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. Whereas 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, and you don’t...
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Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off disable HDR when PC is running on battery for your account in Windows 11. HDR content 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. Whereas 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, and...
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Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR video streaming for your account in Windows 11. HDR content 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. Whereas 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, and you don’t lose any...
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