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Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows. OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user’s name associated with the account. Known Windows folders which are available by default in...
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Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Windows 11

Apps Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the time remaining on a focus period for Clock app focus sessions 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, the focus period will show a countdown ring and the time remaining by default. You can hide or show time remaining on the focus period. Option One: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Quick View Option Two: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Full View...
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Switch Between Quick View and Full View of Focus Session Timer in Windows 11

Apps Switch Between Quick View and Full View of Focus Session Timer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch between a quick view or full view of a focus session timer from the Clock app 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 timer appears on the desktop. To use additional focus tools in the Clock app, expand the focus timer to get the full view of the Clock app. A focus timer in quick view is a small widget on your desktop that can be resized and moved. It will always stay on top of other windows...
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Share Printer over Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share Printer over Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to share or stop sharing a printer connected to your Windows 11 PC with other PCs on the same network. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can share your printer with many PCs on your network. To share a printer from the PC that the printer is connected to (the primary PC) with secondary PCs that the printer is not connected to, you must set up sharing settings for the printer, connect the printer to the primary PC (either wirelessly or by using a USB cable), and then turn on the printer. Also make sure the primary PC is turned on, connected to the printer, and connected to the network. It is required to share the printer connected to your PC before other PCs on the same network are able to add the shared...
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Hide or Show Account Protection page in Windows Security

Privacy and Security Hide or Show Account Protection page in Windows Security

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the Account protection page in Windows Security for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. The Account protection page in Windows Security allows you to access sign-in options and account settings, including Windows Hello and dynamic lock. You can hide the Account protection area from users on the device. This option can be useful if you don't want users to see or have access to user-configured options for these features. If you hide the Account protection section in Windows Security and try to directly open it (ex: command), you will get the Page not available error below...
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Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

Devices Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename a connected Bluetooth device in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. When you connect (pair) a Bluetooth device with your Windows 11 device, the default name of the Bluetooth device shown in Windows 11 is not always a friendly name that's useful to easily ID the connected Bluetooth device. Especially if you multiple connected Bluetooth devices with similar default names. You can rename connected Bluetooth devices to give them a custom name you want to help make it easier to ID them. It is required to have Bluetooth turned on and connected (paired)...
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Set Alarm with Clock app in Windows 11

Apps Set Alarm with Clock app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set an alarm with the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. When you have an alarm set and turned on in the Clock app, you will see an alarm badge on the Clock taskbar icon by default. A set alarm will automatically turn off after its set time unless it's a repeatable alarm. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Alarms will sound even when the Clock app is closed. Alarms will sound only when your PC is awake...
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Delete Alarm in Clock app on Windows 11

Apps Delete Alarm in Clock app on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete an alarm in the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. You can delete alarms you no longer need in the Clock app. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Here's How: 1 Open the Clock app. 2 Click/tap on Alarm in the left pane of the Clock app. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform an action you want to use below to delete an alarm: (see screenshots below) Select an alarm you want to delete, and...
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Reset Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows 11

System Reset Local Security Policy Settings to Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset Local Security Policy settings back to default all at once in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in with rules that administrators can configure on a computer or multiple devices for the purpose of protecting resources on a device or network. The Security Settings extension of the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) snap-in allows you to define security configurations as part of a Group Policy Object (GPO). Local Security Policy (secpol.msc) is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions, but all policies can be manually configured using Registry Editor in any edition of Windows...
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Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off file and printer sharing on your Windows 11 PC. 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 creates a separate network profile for each network you use. You can turn on or off file and printer sharing separately for each Domain, Private, and Public network profile type. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off...
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Add or Remove Spotify tile for Focus Sessions on Clock app in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove Spotify tile for Focus Sessions on Clock app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Spotify tile on the Focus sessions page in the Clock app for you 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. You can link your Spotify account to the Clock app to play audio from Spotify during focus sessions to help you focus. You can turn on or off showing the Spotify tile on Focus sessions page in the Clock app. EXAMPLE: Add or remove Spotify tile on Focus sessions page in Clock app Here's How: 1 Open the Clock app. 2 Click/tap...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Play Spotify when Starting Focus Session in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Automatically Play Spotify when Starting Focus Session in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically play music from Spotify when starting 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 link your Spotify account to the Clock app, music will automatically play from Spotify when starting a focus sessions by default. You can turn on or off Automatically start music when starting a focus session as wanted. Reference...
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