This tutorial will show you how to show or hide fonts 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.
In Windows 11, you can install fonts for only your account (current user) or for all users on the computer. After installing fonts, they are available to all apps on the computer.
You can uninstall a font when you no longer need it if wanted.
You can also hide and show fonts as needed without uninstalling the font. Hiding a font can be useful when you want to keep the font but don’t want it appearing in apps.
If you have multiple added languages, you might not want the fonts from the other language to appear in apps unless you...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to see a list of all currently signed in user accounts on the computer in Windows 11.
Sometimes you may need or like to know if there are any users currently signed in to the computer.
This can be helpful for security purposes, and to sign out the user(s) if needed.
Option One: See All Signed in Users in Task Manager
Option Two: See All Signed in Users using Command
See All Signed in Users in Task Manager
1 Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del).
2 Click/tap on the Users tab. (see screenshot below)
3 You will now see all currently signed in users and their status.
See All Signed in Users using Command
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and...
This tutorial will show you how to export and import your custom default app associations to be applied to new users added afterwards in Windows 11.
A default app is the program that Windows has assigned to open a file or link type with by default when you open it.
You can export your set default apps, and import them as custom default apps that get applied to new users added afterwards during their first sign in.
New users will still be able to change their default apps settings, but this can be helpful when you want all new users to have the same default apps to start off with.
References...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having the Open with dialog open when new apps get installed in Windows 11.
A default app is the program that Windows has assigned to open a file type with by default when you open it.
When you install a new app (ex: "ClipChamp"), the Open with dialog will open the next time you open a file type (ex: ".png") the new app (ex: "ClipChamp") supports to allow you to either keep using the current default app (ex: "Photos") or select the new or other app as the default app instead.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the Open with dialog open when new apps get installed.
Option One: Enable or Disable Open with when New App Installed in Local Group Policy...
This tutorial will show you how to check and find out if your Windows 11 is activated.
Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.
References:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/default
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/check-if-windows-is-activated-59c918e4-1e54-4a6f-b063-dddf9a58105e
Option One: Check Activation Status of Windows 11 in Settings
Option Two: Check Activation Status of Windows 11 using Command
Check Activation Status of Windows 11 in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Activation on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Activation...
This tutorial will show you how to project the main display to the PC screen only, duplicate, extend, or second screen only for all users in Windows 11.
If you have more than one display connected in Windows, you can use choose a display option with Project to change what shows on your displays.
If you want to
Choose
See things on one display only.
PC screen only
See the same thing on all your displays.
Duplicate
See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens.
Extend
See everything on the second display only.
Second screen only
Option One: Project Display in Quick Settings
Option Two: Project Display in Settings
Option Three: Project Display using...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" notifications for your account or all users in Windows 11.
You may get notifications for tips and suggestions when using Windows by default.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" for Current User in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" for Current User using REG file
Option Three: Enable or Disable "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" for All Users in Local Group Policy Editor
Option Four: Enable or Disable "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" for All Users using REG file
Turn On or Off "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows" for...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to require PIN for pairing when projecting to your Windows 11 PC.
If you’re working on a Windows PC and want the apps and content from another device to show on your PC screen, you’ll want to consider mirroring that device‘s screen or projecting it to your PC.
The Wireless Display app allows other devices to wirelessly project to this PC's screen, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
You can never, first time, or always require a PIN for pairing when projecting to your PC.
Option One: Turn On or Off Require PIN for Pairing when Projecting to this PC in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Require PIN for Pairing when Projecting to this PC using REG file
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to manage running Hyper-V virtual machines at startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts.
Hyper-V is only available on 64-bit versions of Windows 10/11 Pro...
This tutorial will show you how to use Run as different user in Windows 11.
Run as different user allows a user to run a .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file as a different user. This allows running the .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file with the same permissions and rights as the different user instead of the user account they are currently signed in to.
Run as different user will only affect the current instance of the running .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file. You can open multiple instances of the file with each instance running as a different user.
Run as different user will not be available for Microsoft Store apps.
Option One: "Run as different user" in File Explorer
Option Two: "Run as different user" from Taskbar...
This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum size of a Recycle Bin location in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full.
If you have multiple hard drives, partitions, or an external hard drive connected to your PC, each drive will have its own hidden $Recycle.Bin system folder and Recycle Bin settings.
Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin...
This tutorial will show you how to change the Microsoft Edge kiosk app settings in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
A single-app kiosk uses the Assigned Access feature to run a single app above the lock screen. When the kiosk account signs in, the app is launched automatically. The person using the kiosk cannot do anything on the device outside of the kiosk app.
If the kiosk app is closed, it will automatically restart.
When you are in kiosk mode, you can press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys to exit kiosk mode.
If you selected the Microsoft Edge app to be used in kiosk mode, you can change the Microsoft Edge kiosk settings anytime you like.
You must be signed in as an administrator to change the Microsoft Edge...
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