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Change Account Lockout Threshold in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Lockout Threshold in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout threshold to lock out a local account after a specified number of failed sign-in attempts to Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold...
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Change Background Color in Paint app in Windows 11

Apps Change Background Color in Paint app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the background color in the Paint app in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2402.20.0 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary/Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft has updated the Layers feature to now add a new tile that lets you change the background color on demand. Reference: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/03/13/paint-update-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/ Here's How: 1 Open the...
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Enable or Disable Three and Four Finger Touch Gestures in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Three and Four Finger Touch Gestures in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable three and four finger touch gestures for your account in 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). You can get around Windows faster with touch screen gestures. A touch gesture is the physical action performed on a touch screen by your finger(s). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can enable or disable three and four finger touch gestures as needed. Option One: Enable or Disable Three and Four Finger Touch Gestures in Settings Option Two...
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Enable or Disable Two Finger Press and Hold Touch Gesture in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Two Finger Press and Hold Touch Gesture in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the two finger press and hold touch gesture for your account in 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). You can get around Windows faster with touch screen gestures. A touch gesture is the physical action performed on a touch screen by your finger(s). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can enable or disable the two finger press and hold touch gesture. Option One: Enable or Disable Two Finger Press and Hold Touch Gesture in Settings Option...
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Change Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Wi-Fi Roaming Aggressiveness in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the roaming aggressiveness of a Wi-Fi network (WLAN) adapter in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. If you turn on connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network, Windows will automatically connect to this Wi-Fi network when in range based on priority order. The autoSwitch setting controls the roaming behavior of an auto-connected Wi-Fi network when a more preferred connect automatically Wi-Fi network is in range. If autoSwitch...
Network and Internet
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Add or Remove "Add to Favorites" Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove "Add to Favorites" Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Add to Favorites context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section, and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive. Recent and pinned files (Favorites) displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently shared with you. Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent locations (Quick...
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Enable or Disable Copilot Response in Bing Search Results

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Copilot Response in Bing Search Results

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically showing a Copilot response on Bing search results in your browser. The Copilot response on result page setting in this tutorial is no longer available. When you search at Bing.com, you will see Copilot responses (if available) on the search results page by default. If you do not want to see these Copilot responses by default, you can turn it off. EXAMPLE: Copilot response on Bing search results page Here's How: 1 While searching at bing.com, click/tap on the menu (3 bars) button. (see screenshot below) 2 Expand open Copilot Settings. 3 Turn on (default) or off Copilot response on result page for what you want. That's it, Shawn Brink Enable or Disable...
Browsers and Mail
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Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11

System Delete Temporary Files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to delete temporary files on your drives in Windows 11. Windows creates temporary files while installing apps, loading web pages, or running updates. Left unchecked, they can use and hold up storage space. Temporary files serve a purpose in the moment—they help Windows and apps run faster. But once they’ve done their job, they are supposed to be deleted. However, some can linger: system cache, leftover installation files, thumbnails, even old update data. Over weeks and months, these “leftovers” build up. That’s when you start noticing lag, low-storage alerts, or even failed updates. Regularly clearing them out is one of the easiest Windows performance tips you can follow. References...
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Find Serial Number of Windows 11 PC

Devices Find Serial Number of Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to find the serial number of your OEM Windows 11 PC. Sometimes abbreviated as Serial No., SN or S/N, a serial number is a unique number assigned to the PC by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) used for identification and inventory purposes. A serial number allows the manufacturer to identify a product and get additional information about it, for replacement, or as a means of finding compatible parts. Option One: Find Serial Number of PC on OEM Sticker Option Two: Find Serial Number of PC from UEFI Settings Option Three: Find Serial Number of PC in Settings Option Four: Find Serial Number of PC using Get-WmiObject Command Option Five: Find Serial Number of PC using Get-CimInstance Command...
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Check Digital Signatures of Files in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Check Digital Signatures of Files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check if a file is digitally signed or not in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A digital signature is an electronic, encrypted, stamp of authentication by the source of the file. A signature confirms if the file has been signed by the original distributor or not to verify if the file has been altered. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/digital-signatures-and-certificates-8186cd15-e7ac-4a16-8597-22bd163e8e96 Option One: Check Digital Signatures of File in File Properties Option Two: Check Digital Signatures of All System Files using File Signature Verification Check Digital Signatures of File in File Properties 1 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 2 Navigate to the file you want to...
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Create Recovery Drive in Windows 11

Installation and Upgrade Create Recovery Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB recovery drive that boots to advanced startup (WinRE) to troubleshoot, restore, or recover Windows 11. If your PC won’t start, you can use a recovery drive to restore from a system restore point or recover your PC. It's a good idea to create a recovery drive. That way, if your PC ever experiences a major issue such as hardware failure, you'll be able to use the recovery drive to reinstall Windows 11. Windows updates to improve security and PC performance periodically, so it is recommend you recreate the recovery drive annually. Personal files and any apps that did not come with your PC will not be backed up. References...
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Change Screen Saver Grace Period to Require Sign-in in Windows 11

Personalization Change Screen Saver Grace Period to Require Sign-in in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the screen saver grace period to how many seconds you want applied for all users Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you turn on and set up using a screen saver in Windows, it will start when user activity has been idle for a specified "wait" period of time. You can check On resume, display logon screen to require sign in on resume from the screen saver. When you check On resume, display logon screen for screen saver password protection, it is not effective immediately. There is a 5 second delay by default between the time that the screen saver locks the computer and the time password protection is required. During this screen saver grace period interval, you are able to resume from the screen...
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