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Change Mouse Pointer Scheme in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Mouse Pointer Scheme in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer scheme used for your account in Windows 11. The mouse pointer, which is sometimes referred to as the cursor, is a bitmap that specifies a focus point on the screen for user input with the mouse. The pointer will appear with a different image for each action or status by default. You can select to use a built-in or saved custom scheme for your mouse pointer images. A scheme includes a collection of themed pointer images. Selecting a pointer scheme makes it easy to change all pointer images at once to the theme of the scheme. You can also change the appearance of each pointer image to a custom pointer image you want. When you select to use a different mouse pointer scheme...
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Read Windows Update Logs in Windows 11

Windows Update Read Windows Update Logs in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to read the Windows Update logs for your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Windows Update client now uses Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) to generate diagnostic logs saved as .etl files in the "%windir%\Logs\WindowsUpdate" folder. This method improves performance and reduces disk space usage. However, the logs are not immediately readable as written. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-logs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/windowsupdate/get-windowsupdatelog https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/updates-lifecycle/troubleshoot-problems-updating-windows Option One: Read Windows Update Logs in "WindowsUpdate.log" file...
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Customize Mouse Pointer Image in Windows 11

Accessibility Customize Mouse Pointer Image in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the appearance of each mouse pointer image for your account in Windows 11. The mouse pointer, which is sometimes referred to as the cursor, is a bitmap that specifies a focus point on the screen for user input with the mouse. The pointer will appear with a different image for each action or status by default. Windows uses schemes for the appearance of your mouse pointer by default, but you can change the appearance of each pointer image to a custom image you want. Windows uses .ani (animated cursor) and .cur (cursor) file types for mouse pointer images. The default mouse pointer images included with Windows are located in the C:\Windows\Cursors folder, but you can use your own custom files...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Update Offline Maps in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Automatically Update Offline Maps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically update offline maps for all users in Windows 11. Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 11 gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops. You can download maps, and use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you are offline. By default, Windows will automatically update maps when plugged in and not on a metered connection. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/find-your-way-with-maps By the end of 2023, offline maps will no longer be available in the Maps app. After that date you will not be able to view offline maps in the app...
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Check Last BIOS Time in Windows 11

General Check Last BIOS Time in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see the Last BIOS time in Windows 11. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a standard firmware interface for PCs, designed to replace BIOS (basic input/output system). This standard was created by over 140 technology companies as part of the UEFI consortium, including Microsoft. It's designed to improve software interoperability and address limitations of BIOS. Windows utilizes the UEFI to support the handoff of system control from the SoC firmware boot loader to the OS. The UEFI environment is a minimal boot OS upon which Windows devices are booted and the OS runs. The Last BIOS time is the amount of time in seconds it took the UEFI BIOS firmware to identify and initialize hardware...
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Clear Clipboard History Data in Windows 11

System Clear Clipboard History Data in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear clipboard history data for your account in Windows 11. When you copy something on your Windows PC, it’s automatically copied to your clipboard for you to paste. Clipboard History in Windows 10 and Windows 11 lets you save multiple items to your clipboard. Clipboard history also allows you to copy images and text from one PC to another with a cloud-based clipboard. Not only can you can paste from your clipboard history, but you can also pin the items you tend to use all the time and sync your clipboard history to the cloud. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/using-the-clipboard Clipboard history size limitations are 4 MB per item. Text, HTML, and Bitmap are supported...
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Change OneDrive Personal Vault Auto Lock After Time in Windows 11

Apps Change OneDrive Personal Vault Auto Lock After Time in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the inactivity timeout for when your Personal Value automatically locks for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically...
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Upload and Attach Images and Files in Post at ElevenForum.com

Site Usage Upload and Attach Images and Files in Post at ElevenForum.com

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to upload and attach an image or file into your post here at ElevenForum.com. There is a 2 MB maximum file size limit that you can upload and attach to the forum. Option One: Insert Image into Post Option Two: Attach File into Post Option Three: Attach Image into Post Option Four: Insert Multiple Images into Post Option Five: Change Size of Image in Post Option Six: Change Alignment of Image in Post Insert Image into Post 1 Place the cursor where you want to insert the image at in the post editor. (see screenshot below step 2) 2 Click/tap on the Insert image (Ctrl+P) button on the toolbar of the post editor. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform one of the following actions: (see...
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Compress or Uncompress Files and Folders in Windows 11

General Compress or Uncompress Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to compress or uncompress a file or folder with NTFS Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The NTFS file system volumes support file compression on an individual file basis. The file compression algorithm used by the NTFS file system is Lempel-Ziv compression. This is a lossless compression algorithm, which means that no data is lost when compressing and decompressing the file, as opposed to lossy compression algorithms such as JPEG, where some data is lost each time data compression and decompression occur. Data compression reduces the size of a file by minimizing redundant data. In a text file, redundant data can be frequently occurring characters, such as the space character, or common vowels...
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Change URL Copy and Paste Format in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Change URL Copy and Paste Format in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to change the default URL copy and paste format in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge has an improved way to copy and paste paste web URLs from the address bar into your content. This feature copies and pastes a URL as a hyperlinked title (link) by default instead of as a web address (plain text). Rather than have the default paste result in a hyperlinked title, you can change the default so that Ctrl+V pastes a web address instead and offers a linked title as the alternative in the context sub-menu. Some apps may override the enhanced copy and paste feature and allow pasting only the web address or will paste using their own formatting. When you paste into an...
Browsers and Mail
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Add or Remove Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add or Remove Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows Security in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the...
Privacy and Security
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Add Windows Security to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add Windows Security to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Windows Security" to the Desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Windows Security is your home to view and manage the security and health of your device. Virus & threat protection - Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help...
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