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Check Activation Status of Windows 11

System Check Activation Status of Windows 11

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...
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Project Display in Windows 11

System Project Display in Windows 11

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...
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Enable or Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications in Windows 11

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...
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Enable or Disable Require PIN for Pairing when Projecting to this PC in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Require PIN for Pairing when Projecting to this PC in Windows 11

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...
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Automatically Run Hyper-V Virtual Machines at Startup in Windows 11

Virtualization Automatically Run Hyper-V Virtual Machines at Startup in Windows 11

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...
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Run as different user in Windows 11

Accounts Run as different user in Windows 11

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...
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Change Maximum Size for Recycle Bin in Windows 11

General Change Maximum Size for Recycle Bin in Windows 11

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...
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Change Microsoft Edge Kiosk Settings in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Change Microsoft Edge Kiosk Settings in Windows 11

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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Change Kiosk App in Windows 11

Accounts Change Kiosk App in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the kiosk app 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. You can change the app used in kiosk mode anytime you like. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/guidelines-for-assigned-access-app You must be signed in as an administrator to change the kiosk app...
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Remove Kiosk in Windows 11

Accounts Remove Kiosk in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove a kiosk 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. You must be signed in as an administrator to remove a kiosk. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Accounts on the left side, and click/tap on Other Users on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Other Users...
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Find Your IP Address on Windows 11 PC

Network and Internet Find Your IP Address on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to find the private and public IPv4 and IPv6 address of your Windows 11 PC. An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. Your computer will have IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Your computer will have public (external) and private (internal/local) IP addresses. A public IP address is a unique address provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) to identify your local network on the Internet. If your computer is connected directly to the Internet without a router sitting in-between, your computer’s IP address is a public IP address. A private IP address is assigned by your router to a PC or device on your local area network...
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Check UEFI BIOS Firmware Version in Windows 11

Devices Check UEFI BIOS Firmware Version in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and see the current UEFI/BIOS firmware version in Windows 11. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a standard firmware interface for PCs, designed to replace BIOS (basic input/output system). This standard was created by over 140 technology companies as part of the UEFI consortium, including Microsoft. It's designed to improve software interoperability and address limitations of BIOS. Windows utilizes the UEFI to support the handoff of system control from the SoC firmware boot loader to the OS. The UEFI environment is a minimal boot OS upon which Windows devices are booted and the OS runs. Knowing the current UEFI or BIOS version will let you know if you have the most up-to-date...
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