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Rename Network Adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Rename Network Adapter in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename network adapters in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. You can rename a network adapter to what you want instead of the default name given to it. You must be signed in as an administrator to rename network adapters. Option One: Rename Network Adapter in Settings Option Two: Rename Network Adapter in Network Connections Option Three: Rename Network Adapter using netsh command Option Four: Rename Network Adapter in PowerShell Rename Network Adapter in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and...
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Check Wi-Fi Network Signal Strength in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Wi-Fi Network Signal Strength in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network connection in Windows 11. 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 Windows device. The speed, performance, and reliability of a Wi-Fi network connection depends greatly on its signal strength quality. A weak Wi-Fi signal can lead to slower speeds, dropouts, and disconnection. The further away the device is from the router, the weaker the signal can get. If your walls are made of dense materials (ex: concrete or brick) it will weaken or block a Wi-Fi signal. You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to check its signal...
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Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Windows 11

Network and Internet Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete a Wi-Fi network profile in Windows 11. 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 Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. Option One: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Quick Settings Option Two: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Settings Option Three: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile using Command Option Four: Delete...
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Connect to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Connect to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add and connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11. 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 Windows device. Windows 11 supports the latest wireless technologies standard from WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, and WPA3. Wi-Fi 6 is the sixth generation of Wi-Fi that improves efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, providing higher speeds and capacity for modern applications. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation that promises even faster speeds and improved latency, network capacity, and overall stability. WPA3 is the latest security standard that enhances Wi-Fi...
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Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing on Metered Network in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing on Metered Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show how to enable or disable automatically pause OneDrive syncing when on a metered network for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can...
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Resize Widgets on Widgets Board in Windows 11

Apps Resize Widgets on Widgets Board in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to resize widgets on the widgets board for your account in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance. Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the Widgets board...
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Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing in Battery Saver Mode in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing in Battery Saver Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show how to enable or disable automatically pause OneDrive syncing when in battery saver mode for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can...
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Set OneDrive Files On-Demand Status States in Windows 11

Apps Set OneDrive Files On-Demand Status States in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set OneDrive Files On-Demand status states for files and folders for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. OneDrive Files...
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Change Default New Folder Name in Windows 11

Personalization Change Default New Folder Name in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the default New folder name template to create new folders with a custom name by default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A folder is a location where you can store your files. You can create any number of folders and even store folders inside other folders (subfolders). When you create a new folder, it is named New folder by default. If you get a Error 0x8000FFFF: Catastrophic failure when you create a new folder after changing the default "New folder" name template, then it means you used an invalid character (ex: " or * ) in the name, and will just need to change the name again without the invalid character. Option One: Change New Folder Name Option Two: Restore Default...
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Manually Scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Manually Scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to manually scan files, folders, and drives on demand with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Microsoft Defender Antivirus regularly scans your device to help keep it safe. It tries to do this while you are not using your device so it doesn’t interfere with your work. Real-time protection consists of always-on scanning with file and process behavior monitoring and heuristics. When real-time protection is on, Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects malware and potentially unwanted software that attempts to install...
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Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Hyper-V

BSOD Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Hyper-V

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to manually force a BSOD crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in a Hyper-V virtual machine on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 computer. A BSOD (black/blue screen of death) error (also called a stop error) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly (aka: crash). When you experience this type of error, you won’t be able to see things like the Start menu or the taskbar on the screen when your PC is turned on. Instead you might see a blue screen with a message that your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. Windows has a hidden feature that you can enable to be able to manually force a BSOD by holding down the rightmost Ctrl key, and press the Scroll...
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Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Windows 11

BSOD Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to manually force a BSOD crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A BSOD (black/blue screen of death) error (also called a stop error) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly (aka: crash). When you experience this type of error, you won’t be able to see things like the Start menu or the taskbar on the screen when your PC is turned on. Instead you might see a blue screen with a message that your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. Windows has a hidden feature that you can enable to be able to manually force a BSOD by holding down the rightmost Ctrl key, and press the Scroll Lock key twice. When used...
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