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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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Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how turn on or off Microsoft Defender Firewall for Domain, Private, and/or Public networks in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall helps prevent hackers and malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the internet or a Domain, Private, or Public network. An organization might require you to turn it on before you can access their network resources from your device. Domain profile: Used for networks where there is a system of account authentication against a domain controller (DC), such as an Azure Active Directory DC Private profile: Designed for and best used in private networks such as a home network Public profile: Designed with higher security in mind for public networks...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on or off Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall helps prevent hackers and malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the internet or a Domain, Private, or Public network. An organization might require you to turn it on before you can access their network resources from your device. Domain profile: Used for networks where there is a system of account authentication against a domain controller (DC), such as an Azure Active Directory DC Private profile: Designed for and best used in private networks such as a home network Public profile: Designed with higher security in mind for public networks like...
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Open Game Bar in Windows 11

Gaming Open Game Bar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Xbox Game Bar has customization options that let you quickly jump between your game and favorite activities. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. The Controller Bar is a view of the Xbox Game Bar that allows...
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Open Widgets in Windows 11

Apps Open Widgets in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to open Widgets 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 you can discover, pin, unpin...
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Clear Recent Accent Colors History in Windows 11

Personalization Clear Recent Accent Colors History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the recent accent colors history to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can personalize the color or accent color for window title bars and borders, the Start button, or the taskbar in Windows 11. You can change the default Windows mode and app mode for colors to Dark, Light, or Custom. The Dark mode has a darker set of colors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is for the Start menu, taskbar, and notification center. The Light mode setting has a lighter color scheme designed to work well during daylight hours. If you choose this option, you’ll be able to show an accent color for window title bars and borders. The Light mode...
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Turn On or Off Remember Apps for Microsoft Account Across Windows 11 Devices

Backup and Restore Turn On or Off Remember Apps for Microsoft Account Across Windows 11 Devices

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Remember my apps for your Microsoft account across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices you sign in with the same Microsoft account. When Windows backup is turned on, Windows backs up the settings you choose across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices that you've signed in to with your Microsoft account. If you turn on Remember my apps, Windows will remember the apps you have installed and help you restore them from Microsoft Store on your new devices. This setting is not available for work or school accounts, and Windows does not remember your apps for work or school accounts. This does not include win32 desktop apps. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build...
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Rename Shortcuts on Win+X Quick Link Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Rename Shortcuts on Win+X Quick Link Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rename any shortcuts you want on the Win+X Quick Link menu for your account in Windows 11. The Win+X Quick Link menu (aka: Power User menu) is a pop-up menu from the Start button that includes shortcuts of common management, configuration, and other power user tools for Windows. The shortcuts on the Win+X Quick Link menu are broken up into 3 groups. Group1 shortcuts in the bottom section, Group2 shortcuts in the middle section, and Group3 shortcuts in the top section. Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, Windows Terminal and Windows Terminal (Admin) in the Win+X menu has been replaced by Windows PowerShell and Windows PowerShell (Admin). If you have Windows Terminal installed and would like Windows...
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