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Reset Screenshot Index Counter in Windows 11

General Reset Screenshot Index Counter in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset the screenshot index counter back to 1 for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you take a screenshot using the Windows :win: + Print Screen keyboard shortcut, the screenshot is saved into your C:\Users\(user-name)\Pictures\Screenshots folder with a file name of Screenshot (#).png with # indicating the screenshot index counter. Each screenshot you take increases the counter # in the file name incrementally by one. You can reset the screenshot index counter back to the default 1 on demand when wanted. EXAMPLE: Screenshots folder Option One: Reset Screenshot Index Counter using Command Option Two: Reset Screenshot Index Counter using REG file Reset Screenshot Index Counter...
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Enable or Disable Secure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Secure DNS over HTTPS (DoH) in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off secure DNS in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. To navigate to a website, the browser needs to look up the network address (e.g. 93.184.216.34) for the host name (e.g. example.com) that’s used in the website’s URL. Secure DNS (DNS over HTTPS (DoH)) performs this lookup using a service over an HTTPS connection to the DNS service provider, thus protecting the lookups...
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Import Photos and Videos from Device with Photos app in Windows 11

Apps Import Photos and Videos from Device with Photos app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to import photos and videos from connected devices using the Photos app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. You can import photos and videos you have stored on a camera’s SD card, a USB drive, a phone, or on another device. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/see-all-your-photos-c0c6422f-d4cb-2e3d-eb65-7069071b2f9b https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/import-photos-and-videos-from-phone-to-pc-198f2301-e9a7-c734-5f39-a8946a5ebc99 Here's How...
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Customize Widgets in Windows 11

Apps Customize Widgets in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to customize a widget on the widgets board and Lock screen for your account in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance. Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On...
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Turn On or Off Energy Saver in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Energy Saver in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off energy saver for all users in Windows 11. Energy Saver replaces battery saver and exists on Windows 11 24H2 and later versions. It significantly extends battery life and reduces energy consumption by automatically managing power usage across your system and apps for an optimal balance of PC performance and energy efficiency. It can be toggled on and off or configured to run automatically whenever the device reaches a certain battery percentage. While optimized to extend battery life, energy saver will be available when PCs are plugged in (this also includes desktop PCs) for those aiming to conserve energy all the time. Display brightness is automatically reduced up to 30% by default...
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Safely Remove Hardware in Windows 11

Devices Safely Remove Hardware in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use Safely Remove Hardware for removeable storage devices in Windows 11. To avoid losing data, it's important to remove external hardware like hard drives and USB drives safely. Safely Remove Hardware allows you to safely shutdown and eject a "removable" storage device before unplugging or disconnecting it to help prevent accidental data loss if data were still currently being copied or saved to or from the device. If you have the removal policy (write caching) for a removable device set to quick removal, you can disconnect the device safely without needing to use Safely Remove Hardware. Option One: Safely Remove Hardware from Taskbar Corner Option Two: Safely Remove Hardware in File Explorer...
Devices
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Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 11

General Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rebuild the icon cache to clear and reset it for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The icons that display for files in Windows are saved in an icon cache so they can be displayed quickly instead of having to manually scan and slowly load them each time. The icon cache can sometimes become corrupted causing the icons of files to display incorrectly or distorted. When this happens, the icon cache needs to be deleted to reset and automatically recreate it. Rebuilding the icon cache will not help with the following icon issues: The icon of a shortcut not displaying properly due to the target source of the shortcut was moved or deleted. You may need to recreate a new shortcut directly from the...
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Enable or Disable Open Links with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11

Virtualization Enable or Disable Open Links with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable opening supported links with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) by default for your account in Windows 11. The Amazon Appstore app gets installed as part of installing Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). WSA enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. By default, supported web links will open with Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) via the Amazon Appstore app. For example, if you click/tap on an Amazon track package link in your email app like below, it may try to open with WSA by default instead of your default web browser (ex: Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome). If you are having issues with links you can't stop from trying to open...
Virtualization
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Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the notification bell icon on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 11. Notifications will now show as a bell in the system tray and when new notifications come through, the bell will colorize based on your system accent color. When there are no notifications and the clock is visible, the bell will be empty. You can turn on (add) or off (remove) showing the notification bell icon on the taskbar system tray (corner) on demand. Option One: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Settings Option Two: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar using REG file Option Three: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: Add or...
Personalization
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Search in Windows 11 File Explorer

General Search in Windows 11 File Explorer

This tutorial will show you how to use advanced search options and filters while searching for files in Windows 11 File Explorer. The Search Box in File Explorer allows you to find and view all your files and folders in one place. As you type in the Search Box, Windows Search will automatically start a simple search through the index by default to match your typed text with folder names, files names, the contents of files, and file properties. It will then display the search results in File Explorer. You can then use advanced search options and filters to narrow your search results how you want. Improved Windows Search experiences, powered by AI models that take advantage of the on-board neural processing unit (NPU) on Copilot+ PCs...
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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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