This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hiding badges on taskbar apps by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11.
Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity.
Badges are lightweight notifications that are contextual and specific to individual apps. For example, the Mail app's badge shows you the number of unseen emails (not unread). The Clock app’s badge will show you that you have an active alarm. The Weather app’s badge lets you know when there is a weather alert in the...
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How to Perform a Point-in-time Restore of Windows 11
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Enable or Disable "Show more options" context menu
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Customize Context Menu in File Explorer on Windows 11
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable turning on Do Not Disturb by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11.
Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity.
When you start a focus session, Do Not Disturb turns on automatically to silence your notifications. To review notifications that you received during your session, open the notification center.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/focus-stay-on-task-without-distractions-in-windows...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing the timer in the Clock app on the desktop by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11.
Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity.
When you start a focus session, a focus period timer in the Clock app appears on the desktop by default.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/focus-stay-on-task-without-distractions-in-windows
EXAMPLE: Focus period timer in Click app on desktop
Here's How:
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This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable if apps can take screenshots and record the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11.
You can choose to allow or deny if all or specific desktop and Microsoft Store apps can take screenshots and record the screen on your PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/app-permissions
Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users using Command
Option Three: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for Current User in Settings
Option Four: Turn On or Off Let Desktop Apps Take Screenshots and Record...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sync provider notifications in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
Sync provider notifications are designed to help you by providing quick, easy information and suggestions about things you can do or new features you can try to have a better experience with Windows 11.
It has been reported that sync provider notifications started showing up in Windows 11 build 22572.100.
Option One: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Folder Options
Option Two: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer using REG file
Option Three: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: sync provider...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen for your account in Windows 11.
The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows.
Users can change their lock screen background to Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow by default.
When you select to use picture or slideshow as your lock screen background, you can select to Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen.
If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Get fun facts...
This tutorial will show you how to check if a printer or scanner is compatible with Windows protected print mode (WPP) in Windows 11.
Windows protected print mode exclusively uses the Windows modern print stack which provides additional print security benefits on PCs. Enabling Windows protected print mode is highly recommended.
The benefits of Windows protected print mode include:
Increased PC security.
Simplified and consistent printing experience, regardless of PC architecture.
Removes the need to manage print drivers.
Mopria certified printers are compatible with Windows protected print mode. Many existing printers are already compatible. Most new printers and over 120 million printers already sold are Mopria certified. Not all...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing suggested apps in the Share dialog for your account in Windows 11.
Windows Share in Windows 11 allows you to quickly share a link or file(s) with an app, email, nearby device, or phone.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.9278 (24H2), build 26200.9278 (25H2), and build 2800.3086 (26H1), the Windows ShareSheet just got smarter for AAD users. You can now discover and install relevant apps right where you share - no need to jump to the Microsoft Store or interrupt your flow. Previously available only to MSA users, this experience now extends to AAD accounts, bringing greater flexibility and convenience. You’re also in control, with a simple setting to turn promotional app...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 10 (KB5018482) and Windows 11 (KB5018483 and KB5018496), the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is enabled by default.
The vulnerable driver blocklist is also enforced when either memory integrity (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity or HVCI), Smart App Control, or S mode is active. Users can opt in to HVCI using the Windows Security app, and HVCI is on by-default for most new Windows 11 devices.
The vulnerable driver blocklist is designed to help harden systems against third party-developed drivers across the Windows ecosystem with any of the following...
This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested to take screenshots or record screen for your account in Windows 11.
When an allowed app take screenshots or record the screen, it gets logged in recent activity.
You can review screenshot or screen recording recent activity requests by apps in the last 7 days. This can be helpful for privacy and to turn off apps you don't want to allow the ability to take screenshots and record screen.
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Screenshots and screen recording on the right side under "App permissions". (see screenshot below)
Open Screenshots and screen recording Settings
3 Under, Let apps take...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off screen rotation lock in Windows 11.
A tablet and some hybrid laptop (ex: 2-in-1) devices are designed to rotate the built-in display automatically in a portrait or landscape orientation as you turn it so that what you see on the screen is always right side up.
If you like, you can turn on or off rotation lock in Windows 11 to allow (off) or prevent (on) the auto-rotation of your screen as needed.
Display orientation settings will be disabled and grayed out when Rotate lock is turned off.
Option One: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in Quick Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off OneDrive folder backup and sync for your Microsoft account across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices you sign in with the same Microsoft account.
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...
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