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Restart Network Adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Restart Network Adapter in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restart a network adapter in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. When you restart a network adapter, it will disable and then re-enable the network adapter. Restarting a network adapter may help fix network connection issues without resetting your network adapters. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-ethernet-connection-problems-in-windows-2311254e-cab8-42d6-90f3-cb0b9f63645f https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows-9424a1f7-6a3b-65a6-4d78-7f07eee84d2c Option One: Restart Wi-Fi Network Adapter by...
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Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Network and Internet Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset network adapters in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A network reset will remove and reinstall all your network adapters, and set other networking components back to their original factory settings. You might need to reinstall other networking software afterwards, such as VPN client software or virtual switches. Resetting your network adapters may help fix network connection issues if restarting the network adapter didn't help. References...
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Disconnect Mapped Network Drive in Windows 11

Network and Internet Disconnect Mapped Network Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to disconnect a mapped network drive for your account in Windows 11. You can Map a network drive to access shared files on it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. Option One: Disconnect Selected Mapped Network Drive from Command Bar in File Explorer Option Two: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive by Right Click on Network Drive in File Explorer Option Three: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive from Command Bar in File Explorer Option Four: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive from This PC in Navigation Pane of File Explorer Option Five: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive using Command Option Six: Disconnect All Mapped Network Drives using Command...
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Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for Current User Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for All Users EXAMPLE: "Give access to" context menu You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Give access to. Add or...
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Enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change your DNS Server address and enable DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Windows 11. A DNS (Domain Name System) server is the service that makes it possible for you to open a web browser, type a domain name and load your favorite websites. DNS over HTTPS (DoH), or Secure DNS, is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System resolution via the HTTPS protocol. A goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data by man-in-the-middle attacks by using the HTTPS protocol to encrypt the data between the DoH client and the DoH-based DNS resolver. References...
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Check Wi-Fi Network Band in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Wi-Fi Network Band in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check what frequency band (6GHz, 5GHz, or 2.4GHz) your Wi-Fi network is currently connected to in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. Windows 11 supports the latest wireless technologies standard from WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) including Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, and WPA3. Wi-Fi 6 is the sixth generation of Wi-Fi that improves efficiency, flexibility, and scalability, providing higher speeds and capacity for modern applications. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest generation that promises even faster speeds and improved latency, network capacity, and overall stability...
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Change Preferred Band for Wi-Fi adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Preferred Band for Wi-Fi adapter in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the preferred band (6GHz, 5GHz, or 2.4GHz) to use by default for a Wi-Fi network adapter in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network with multiple bands, Windows 10 and Windows 11 will automatically connect to a supported band with the strongest signal by default. This may not always be ideal if you get connected to the slower 2.4GHz band instead of a faster 5GHz or 6GHz band. You can set a preferred band to force your Wi-Fi adapter to prioritize one supported band over the other when...
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Share File with Drop Tray in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share File with Drop Tray in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to share files using the Drag/Drop Tray in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2) and build 22631.5413 (23H2), sharing files in Windows is getting a lot easier and quicker with our new drag tray feature. When you start dragging a local file with mouse (or touch) from File Explorer or your desktop, a handy tray appears at the very top of your screen allowing you to drop the file into one of the displayed apps or choose “More…” to open the Windows share window. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2) and build 26200.8328 (25H2), Drag Tray has been now renamed to Drop Tray. Microsoft is also moving the corresponding settings for Drop Tray from Nearby Sharing to now be under...
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Change Compression Scale of Image when Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Compression Scale of Image when Sharing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the compression scale for image quality when you share the file in Windows 11. You can use Windows Share in Windows 11 to share a file with an app, email contact, mobile device (phone), or nearby device. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2), in the Windows share window, as part of the ability to quickly edit and enhance images while sharing, Microsoft has adjusted the UI so that now you can now select their compression scale from High, Medium, or Low Quality, instead of choosing from an entire scale ranging from 0-100. If you don't have the compression scale feature available in the builds above yet, then you can use the ViVeTool command below to enable it. vivetool /enable...
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Change Workgroup in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Workgroup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the workgroup on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC to join an existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. When you connect to a network, Windows automatically creates a new workgroup and gives it the name WORKGROUP by default. You can join any existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. Workgroups provide a basis for file and printer sharing, but a workgroup doesn't actually set up sharing for you. A workgroup is a group of PCs connected to a local area network on the same subnet that share resources, such as printers and files. Each PC that is a member of the same workgroup can access the resources being shared by the others, and can share its own resources. All PCs are...
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Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Modern Standby in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Modern Standby in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable network connectivity during Modern Standby while on battery and/or plugged in on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for...
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Backup and Restore Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

Network and Internet Backup and Restore Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore a specific or all Wi-Fi network profiles on any Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. 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. Restoring a backed up Wi-Fi network profiles can be much easier than having to manually add and connect to a Wi-Fi network again. Option...
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