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Find Windows 11 Version Number
This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the version 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 Version Number in About Windows Option Two: Find Windows 11 Version Number in Settings Option...
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Add or Remove Chat Button on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Chat button on the taskbar for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 build 22000.100. This includes a new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience architected for optimized performance and the Windows 11 design language. You can remain connected to the people you care about with chats and video calls from the convenience of your Windows 11 PC, while they can participate from any device with Microsoft Teams: desktop, mobile, or even just a web browser. With Chat from Microsoft Teams, you can connect to friends and family from your PC regardless of what computer or phone...
Personalization
Turn On or Off Game Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Game Mode for your account in Windows 11. When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications. Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. Power mode is set automatically and cannot be changed while using Game Mode. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/use-game-mode-gaming-on-pc Option One: Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Game Mode using REG file Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap...
Gaming
Use File History Cleanup to Delete Older Versions of Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use File History Cleanup to delete older saved versions of files and folders for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of...
Backup and Restore
Restore Files or Folders from File History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore previous versions (copies) of files and folders from File History in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all...
Backup and Restore
Enable or Disable File History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable File History for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all folders and...
Backup and Restore
Customize Focus Assist Priority List in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music. This tutorial will show you how to customize the focus assist priority list for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Focus...
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Manage Focus Assist Automatic Rules in Windows 11
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music. This tutorial will show you how to turn on and off and change the settings of focus assist automatic rules for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps...
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Turn On or Off Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Automatically in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically adjust clock for daylight saving time (DST) for all users in Windows 11. Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The typical implementation of DST is to set clocks forward by one hour in the spring ("spring forward") and set clocks back by one hour in autumn ("fall back") to return to standard time. As a result, there is one 23-hour day in late winter or early spring and one 25-hour day in the autumn. Daylight saving time implementation varies from country to country. Some countries may not observe daylight saving time (DST), whereas other countries may change...
Time and Language
Turn On or Off Set Time Automatically in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off set time automatically for all users in Windows 11. Time is a measure in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future, and also the measure of durations of events and the intervals between them. Your PC's system clock is used to record the time whenever you create or modify files on your PC. You can choose to let Windows 11 set the time automatically, or you can set the time manually. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off set time automatically. Turing on the Set time automatically setting requires turning on Location services and Let apps access your location first. Option One: Turn On or Off Set Time Automatically in...
Time and Language
Change Date in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to manually change the date on the system clock for all users in Windows 11. A calendar date is a reference to a particular day represented within a calendar system. The calendar date allows the specific day to be identified. The date is displayed using the MM/DD/YYYY format by default on the system clock on the taskbar corner in Windows 11. You must be signed in as an administrator to change the date. Option One: Change Date in Settings Option Two: Change Date in Control Panel Option Three: Change Date in Command Prompt Option Four: Change Date in PowerShell Change Date in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Time & language on the left side, and click/tap on Date...
Time and Language
Change Time in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to manually change the time hour, minutes, and seconds on the system clock for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Time is a measure in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future, and also the measure of durations of events and the intervals between them. Your PC's system clock is used to record the time whenever you create or modify files on your PC. Note: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/secure-lock-screen-clock-may-appear-up-to-30-seconds-behind-7093a752-93b3-423a-9558-902bceb2ae47 Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Experience/Personalization/set-time-date-and-time-zone-settings-in-windows You must be signed in...
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