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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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Free Up Drive Space in Windows 11

System Free Up Drive Space in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different options that can be used to free up drive space in Windows 11. If your PC is running low on free space, you might not be able to install important Windows updates, and your PC’s performance may be affected. You can pick and choose from within the options below that best fits your needs to free up drive space. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/free-up-drive-space-in-windows-85529ccb-c365-490d-b548-831022bc9b32 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/free-up-space-for-windows-updates-429b12ba-f514-be0b-4924-ca6d16fa1d65 Option 1: Cleanup Recommendations Option 2: Delete Temporary Files Option 3: Disable Hibernate or Change Hibernation File Type Option 4: Uninstall...
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Change Computer Hibernate after Idle Timeout in Windows 11

System Change Computer Hibernate after Idle Timeout in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change how long after your computer is inactive (idle) before automatically enters hibernation in Windows 11. Hibernate was designed for laptops and might not be available for all PCs. (For example, PCs with Modern Standby may not have the hibernate option.) 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). The hibernate idle timeout specifies the duration of time after sleep that the system automatically wakes and enters hibernation. You can make your device automatically hibernate after a specified number of minutes or hours of being idle, or select to never hibernate. Starting with Windows 11 build 29550.1000...
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Set Priority Notifications for Do Not Disturb in Windows 11

System Set Priority Notifications for Do Not Disturb in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set priority notifications while do not disturb is on for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. 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. It’s now easier than ever to silence notification banners with do not disturb. When you are ready to see the notifications that you may have missed, you can find them in...
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Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11

System Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to disable Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) to enable S3 support 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 flexibility in component selection...
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Enable or Disable Reducing Protections for Agent Connectors in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Reducing Protections for Agent Connectors in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off enable more agent connectors by reducing protections for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7344 (Dev and Beta), Windows now offers native support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that gives AI agents a universal way to connect with apps, tools, and services. Agents can discover and connect to these tools and other agents via a secure, manageable Windows on-device registry (ODR). By default, all agent connectors in the Windows on-device registry will be contained in a secure environment with their own identity and audit trail. With OS level integration, MCP on Windows delivers secure discoverability, consistent controls, and enterprise...
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Enable or Disable Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable experimental agentic features for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7262 (Dev and Beta), Microsoft has added a new Experimental agentic features toggle in the Settings app that allows agents to use new Windows agentic features. AI-powered apps help you automate everyday tasks—like organizing files, scheduling meetings, or sending emails—so you can spend less time on busy work and more time on what matters most. One powerful way apps are implementing AI today is by interacting with your apps and your files, using vision and advanced reasoning to click, type and scroll like a human would. One such experience is an experimental feature called Copilot...
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Enable or Disable Memory Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Memory Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Memory Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Memory Compression allows Windows 10 and Windows 11 to make better use of available memory on all systems by reducing physical memory utilization, resulting in fewer pagefile IO operations and a reduced reliance on disk. Furthermore, it improves the speed of writing to and reading from disk when MM determines paging must be enacted. Microsoft expects users to experience improved overall responsiveness and usability on all devices running Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft enabled the Memory Manager (MM) to compress infrequently-accessed memory pages which reduces the amount of reads and writes to the disk (pagefile) and therefore...
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Turn On or Off Do Not Disturb for Notifications in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Do Not Disturb for Notifications in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Do not disturb mode for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. 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. It’s now easier than ever to silence notification banners with do not disturb. When you are ready to see the notifications that you may have missed, you can find them in Notification Center...
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Enable or Disable Device Portal in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Device Portal in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Device Portal in Windows 11. Windows Device Portal (WDP) is a device management and debugging tool that lets you configure and manage device settings and view diagnostic information from your PC over HTTP from a web browser. You can use the WDP for the following: Manage device settings (similar to the Windows Settings app) See and manipulate a list of running processes Install, delete, launch, and terminate apps Change Wi-Fi profiles, view signal strength, and see ipconfig details View live graphs of CPU, memory, I/O, network, and GPU usage Collect process dumps Collect ETW traces Manipulate the isolated storage of sideloaded apps Once WDP is enabled, you will see web links at the...
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Enable or Disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11. Quick machine recovery (QMR) is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. QMR automatically detects, diagnoses, and remediates boot critical issues from WinRE, helping restore productivity without requiring hands on, in-person intervention. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected. Building on the foundation of Startup Repair, quick machine recovery uses a secure and connected Windows Recovery Environment to...
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Clear and Reset Quick Machine Recovery Settings in Windows 11

System Clear and Reset Quick Machine Recovery Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) settings back to default in Windows 11. Quick machine recovery (QMR) is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. QMR automatically detects, diagnoses, and remediates boot critical issues from WinRE, helping restore productivity without requiring hands on, in-person intervention. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected. Building on the foundation of Startup Repair, quick machine recovery uses a secure and connected...
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