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See NPU Usage Details in Windows 11

System See NPU Usage Details in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see NPU usage details in Windows 11. A NPU (Neural Processing Unit), or AI processor, is a specialized accelerator that handles artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tasks right on your PC instead of sending data to be processed in the cloud. The GPU and CPU can also process these workloads, but the NPU is especially good at low-power AI calculations. The AI PC represents a fundamental shift in how computers operate. It is not a solution for a problem that didn’t exist before. Instead, it promises to be a huge improvement for everyday PC usages. Starting with Windows 11build 26100.8524 (24H2), build 26200.8524 (25H2), and build 28000.2333 (RP 26H1), Microsoft is updating Task Manager...
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Turn On or Off Efficiency Mode for App or Process in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Efficiency Mode for App or Process in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Efficiency mode for apps and processes in Windows 11. Last April, Microsoft experimented with a new feature called Eco mode in Task Manager and is bringing this back with a new brand name: Efficiency mode starting with Windows 11 build 22557. This feature is helpful when you notice an app consuming high resources and would like to limit its consumption so that the system gives priority to other apps which will lead to faster foreground responsiveness and better energy efficiency. You can only apply Efficiency mode to a single process and not to the entire group process. EXAMPLE: App in Efficiency mode in Task Manager Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap...
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Add (restore) Display Color Profile in Windows 11

System Add (restore) Display Color Profile in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add (restore) a color profile for a display for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A color profile is file containing information about how a monitor will display accurate and consistent colors. They map the device's capabilities and adjust how the colors are rendered on the screen. Without a proper color profile, colors may appear oversaturated, dull, or inaccurate, leading to a mismatch between what’s displayed and the intended output. Usually, the color profiles ("ICM" or "ICC" files) available for your monitor come in the driver package or the installation disc. You can also download color profile files (if available) from the monitor manufacturer's website. You can improve the color on...
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Remove Display Color Profile in Windows 11

System Remove Display Color Profile in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove a color profile for a display for your account or all users in Windows 11. Calibrating a display will create a new color profile for the display where the calibration tool is located. You can remove color profiles you no longer want for a display. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-display-brightness-and-color-in-windows-3f67a2f2-5c65-ceca-778b-5858fc007041#bkmk_color_profile Option One: Remove Display Color Profile for Current User in Settings Option Two: Remove Display Color Profile for Current User in Color Management Option Three: Remove Display Color Profile for All Users in Color Management Option Four: Remove Display Color Profile for All Users in File...
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Fix Slow or Freezing Right Click Context Menu in Windows 11

System Fix Slow or Freezing Right Click Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to troubleshoot and fix a slow or freezing right click context menu caused by shell extensions in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A context menu is a graphical user interface (GUI) that appears when you right click or press and hold on an item (ex: desktop, file, folder, drive, etc...) in Windows. A context menu can have menu items and sub-menus with a list of options or actions available for the item you right clicked on. When you install 3rd party apps, some may include their own shell extensions that add items to the right click context menu. If an app's added shell extension isn't working properly, it can cause a context menu to be extremely slow or freeze when you right click to open the context menu...
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Change Lock Screen Timeout to Turn Off Display After in Windows 11

System Change Lock Screen Timeout to Turn Off Display After in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Console lock display off timeout setting in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Console lock display off timeout is the amount of minutes Windows will wait idle with no activity while on the lock screen (aka: welcome screen) when a user locks the computer before timing out and automatically turning off the display. The Console lock display off timeout setting is set to 1 minute by default for all power plans. Any changes made to the Console lock display off timeout setting for a power plan will affect all users on the PC that use the same power plan. If Turn off display after is set to Never, it will also prevent Console lock display off timeout from turning off the display. Option One...
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View Reliability History in Windows 11

System View Reliability History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to view reliability history for your Windows 11 device. The Reliability Monitor provides a system stability overview and details about events that impact reliability. It calculates the Stability Index shown in the System Stability Chart. Reliability Monitor maintains up to a year of history for system stability and reliability events. The System Stability Chart displays a rolling graph organized by date. The top half of the System Stability Chart displays a graph of the Stability Index. In the lower half of the chart, five rows track Reliability Events that either contribute to the stability measurement for the system or provide related information about software installation and removal. When one or...
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Enable or Disable Show Battery Percentage on Taskbar in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Show Battery Percentage on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off displaying the battery percentage on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. By default, you can always check your PC's battery status and more when you hover over the battery icon in the taskbar system tray. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7019 (24H2) and build 26200.7019 (25H2), the battery icons are now improved to display colored icons to indicate charging states, simplified overlays that don’t block the percentage bars, and an option to turn on battery percentage. A green battery icon shows that your PC is charging and is in a good state. A yellow icon indicates your battery is less than or equal to 20%. You can also enable the ability to see the battery percentage next...
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Find Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11

System Find Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find and read the Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11. The Microsoft Software License Terms outline the legal conditions for using Microsoft software, including installation rights, usage limitations, and data collection practices. References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/UseTerms/#areaheading-uid673824 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/servicesagreement/ Option One: Find Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11 in winver Option Two: Find Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11 in Settings Find Microsoft Software License Terms (EULA) for Windows 11 in winver 1 Open About Windows (winver.exe). 2 Click/tap on the Microsoft Software License Terms...
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Enable or Disable Hibernate in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Hibernate in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hibernate and restore or delete the hiberfil.sys file in Windows 11. Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs. (For example, PCs with Modern Standby may not have hibernate available.) While sleep puts your work and settings in memory and draws a small amount of power, hibernation puts your open documents and programs on your hard disk to the hiberfile (C:\hiberfil.sys), and then turns off your computer. Hibernate uses less power than sleep and when you start up the PC again, you’re back to where you left off (though not as fast as sleep). Use hibernation when you know that you won't use your laptop or tablet for an...
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Restore Missing Power Plans in Windows 11

System Restore Missing Power Plans in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restore the built-in Balanced, High performance, Power saver, and/or Ultimate Performance power plans if missing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. Windows 10/11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most...
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Find Computer Name of Windows 11 Device

System Find Computer Name of Windows 11 Device

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to find the current computer name of your Windows 11 device. The computer name makes it easier to identify your device. For example, if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account devices. PCs on a network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. If two PCs have the same name on the same network, it creates a conflict for network communications. Most PCs come with default names, but you can change the computer name. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/find-information-about-your-windows-device-a66d52c8-3323-44fd-8f34-a9497bb935e1 Option One: Find Computer Name in Settings Option Two: Find Computer Name in System...
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