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Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop in Windows 11

General Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off align desktop icons to grid 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 Align icons to grid, your desktop icons will automatically be snapped into place on an invisible grid on your screen. The grid keeps the icons aligned with each other to prevent them from overlapping. If you turn off Align icons to grid, your desktop icons will no longer be snapped into place by grid. Option One: Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop using Context Menu Option Two: Turn On or Off...
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Open Task View in Windows 11

General Open Task View in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open Task View in Windows 11. Task View is a multiple desktops manager that allows you to quickly switch between all of your open apps on multiple desktops. This makes multitasking and organizing with your opened apps much easier. Once you open Task View, and you can press the Escape key to exit and close Task View without having to switch desktops. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), the preview thumbnail title in the taskbar, ALT + Tab and Task View for File Explorer windows will now indicate if that window includes multiple tabs. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-more-done-with-multitasking-in-windows-b4fa0333-98f8-ef43-e25c-06d4fb1d6960 Option...
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Switch Between Open Windows in Windows 11

General Switch Between Open Windows in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to switch between open windows for your account in Windows 11. When you have multiple windows open in Windows 11, you can easily and quickly switch between them. Starting with Windows 11 build 23560 (Dev), build 22635.2771 (Beta), build 22631.2787 (RP), and build 22631.2792 Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to use Copilot in Windows with ALT + TAB. Using the ALT + TAB hotkey now displays the thumbnail preview for Copilot in Windows among the other thumbnail previews of open windows, which you can switch between by pressing Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), the preview thumbnail title in the taskbar, ALT + Tab and Task View for File Explorer windows will...
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Open Notification Center in Windows 11

General Open Notification Center in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Notification Center in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 puts notifications in the Notification Center (Win+N) on the taskbar corner where you can view them instantly from the flyout. You can select a notification in the Notification Center to read more or take action. Don't want to take any action? To clear a specific notification, click/tap the X next to the notification you want to clear. If you want to clear all your notifications, click/tap on the Clear all button. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.6725 (24H2) and build 26200.6725 (25H2), you will be able to open Notification Center on any monitor by clicking the date and time in...
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Enable or Disable Editing Quick Settings in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Editing Quick Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to edit Quick Settings for all users in Windows 11. The group policy in this tutorial no longer works since you can no longer edit Quick Settings. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. If needed or wanted, you can disable editing Quick Settings via group policy. You must be signed...
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Enable or Disable Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). When you press and hold with touch, it is the same as performing a right-click. If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta 24H2) and build 26200.5518 (Dev), Microsoft is updating the Bluetooth & Devices > Pen and Windows Ink, and Bluetooth...
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Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the touch double-tap spatial tolerance for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can adjust the distance (spatial tolerance) the pointer can move between tapping when you double-tap. Option One: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings Option Two: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Control Panel Option Three: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in...
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Change Touch Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Touch Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the touch press and hold speed and duration for right-clicking for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can change the amount of time (speed) you must press and hold before you can perform a right-click. If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can also change the amount of time during press and hold to perform a right-click. Starting with Windows 11 build...
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Display DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 11

Network and Internet Display DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to view the contents of your DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 11 and Windows 10. A DNS (Domain Name System) resolver cache is a temporary database, maintained by Windows, that contains records of all your recent visits and attempted visits to websites and other Internet domains. The Internet relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to maintain an index of all public websites and their corresponding IP addresses. Every time a user visits a website by its name (such as "tenforums.com"), the user's web browser initiates a request out to the Internet, but this request cannot be completed until the website name is converted into an IP address. This conversion process is called name resolution and is the job of...
Network and Internet
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Reset IP Address in Windows 11

Network and Internet Reset IP Address in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to release and renew your IP address to reset the IP address in Windows 10 or Windows 11. An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. If you are having network connectivity issues related to expired or cached IP information, you can try to release and renew your IP address to reset the IP address to hopefully solve the issue. The ipconfig /release command sends a DHCPRELEASE message to the DHCP server (ex: ISP or router) to release the current DHCP configuration and discard the IP address configuration for all adapters. The ipconfig /renew command requests a new IP address from the DHCP server (ex: ISP or router). You must...
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Enable or Disable Account in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable an account in Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. If you have an account on your PC that you want to make unavailable without deleting it, you can disable the account and enable the account again later when wanted. When an account is disabled, it can no longer be signed in to until enabled again. The account's name will no longer appear on the sign-in screen or user menu on the Start menu until enabled again. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable an account. Option One...
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Add Guest Account in Windows 11

Accounts Add Guest Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a guest account to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. A guest account is a restricted local account for users you don't want to have a permanent account on your PC. It allows people (visitors) to use your PC without having access to your personal files. Users signed in to the guest account can't install apps, can't open Microsoft Store apps, can't install hardware, and can't open Settings. You can no longer use the built-in Guest account in Windows. As a workaround, we can add a local account...
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