This tutorial will show you different ways on how to mute and unmute the system volume or sound volume of individual devices and apps in Windows 11.
The default audio playback device is the device that Windows uses to output (play) sound.
While you can adjust the volume level of individual devices and apps, sometimes you may just want to mute and unmute the volume as needed without affecting the set volume level.
Option One: Mute and Unmute Sound Output Volume using Keyboard
Option Two: Mute and Unmute Sound Output Volume in Quick Settings
Option Three: Mute and Unmute Sound Output Volume in Settings
Option Four: Mute and Unmute Sound Output Volume in Volume Mixer
Option Five: Mute and Unmute Sound Output Volume in Game Bar
Option...
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show different ways on how to open the Win+X Quick Link menu 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.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22533, the Win+X Quick Link menu will now say Installed apps in the menu instead of Apps & Features.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, if Windows Terminal is installed the Win+X menu will include an entry for Terminal, and in cases where Windows Terminal is uninstalled it will display Windows PowerShell.
If needed, you can click/tap on an empty area on the taskbar to close the Win+X Quick link menu without having to...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Schedule night light for your account in Windows 11.
Your display emits blue light—the kind of light you see during the day—which can keep you up at night. To help you get to sleep, turn on the night light and your display will show warmer colors at night that are easier on your eyes.
You can turn on Schedule night light. Then, either select Sunset to sunrise, or select Set hours and enter custom times for the night light to automatically turn on and off.
Night Light settings are stored in the registry keys below for the current user...
This tutorial will show you how to change the night light color temperature strength for your account in Windows 11.
Your display emits blue light—the kind of light you see during the day—which can keep you up at night. To help you get to sleep, turn on the night light and your display will show warmer colors at night that are easier on your eyes.
The night light strength level is for the color temperature in Kelvin. You can set a strength level between 0 (6500K) to 100 (1200K) for whatever is comfortable to your eyes.
Night Light settings are stored in the registry keys below for the current user...
This tutorial will show you how to set, edit, or remove a data usage limit for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet network connections for all users in Windows 11.
Windows can help you stay under your data plan limit and look for ways to reduce data usage. After you set a data limit, it'll let you know when you're getting near it.
Starting with Windows 11 build 23466 (Dev) and build 22631.1906 (Beta), Microsoft has added additional options to the Data Usage page that allows for daily and weekly data limits. The page will also now show how far a data limit has been exceeded.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-your-data-limit-031dcc15-fa0f-ad39-8e60-634500585630#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
Option One: Set Data Limit...
This tutorial will show you how to set an Ethernet network as a metered connection or non-metered connection for all users in Windows 11.
A metered connection is an Internet connection that has a data limit associated with it. Cellular data connections are set as metered by default. Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections can be set to metered but aren't by default. Some apps might work differently on a metered connection to help reduce your data usage. Also, some updates for Windows won't be installed automatically.
If you have a metered Internet connection with a data limit, you might have to pay extra or the connection speed reduces if you go over the data limit.
Turning on metered connection for your Ethernet network can help...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Update to automatically download updates over metered connections in Windows 11.
By default, Windows Update in Windows 11 will automatically download and install updates, except on metered connections where extra charges may apply. In that case, Windows Update will automatically download only those updates requited to keep Windows running smoothly.
If wanted, you are able to allow Windows Update to automatically download updates over metered connections.
Option One: Turn On or Off Automatically Download Updates over Metered Connections in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Automatically Download Updates over Metered Connections using REG file
Option Three: Enable or...
This tutorial will show you how to link a Samsung Android phone to the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with your Microsoft account.
The Phone Link app on your Windows PC let's you get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
Your Android phone experience starts on your PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 and the Phone Link app. From your PC you can connect to select Android and Samsung devices with these two apps:
Link to Windows app for most Android devices
Link to Windows (LTW) app preinstalled on Surface Duo and selected Samsung phones
You’ll see Link to...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the color filters Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut for your account in Windows 11.
If it's hard to see what's on the screen, apply a color filter. Color filters change the color palette on the screen and can help you distinguish between things that differ only by color.
You can enable to use the Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut to toggle on or off Color filters on demand.
Turning on screen tint will disable color filters.
Option One: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut using REG file
Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Remember my preferences for your Microsoft account (MSA) 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.
You can back up preferences including passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences.
References...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Dynamic Lock for your account in Windows 11 to automatically lock the computer when you step away from it.
Locking the computer protects it from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed.
Windows can use devices that are paired with your PC to help detect when you’re away, and lock your PC shortly after your paired device is out of Bluetooth range. This makes it more difficult for someone to gain access to your device if you step away from your PC and forget to lock it.
Dynamic lock requires using Bluetooth to pair your phone with your Windows 11 PC.
Once they’re paired, take your phone with...
This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the build number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/
Version
Build
Release Date
End of Servicing
21H222000.194October 4, 2021October 10, 2023
22H222621.521September 20, 2022October 8, 2024
23H222631.2506October 31, 2023November 11, 2025
24H226100.1742October 01, 2024October 13, 2026
25H226200.6584September 30, 2025October 12, 2027
26H128000.1575February 10, 2026March 14, 2028
Option One: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Watermark on Desktop
Option Two: Find Windows 11 Build Number in About Windows...
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