This tutorial will show you different ways to turn on (start) or turn off (stop) Magnifier for your account in Windows 11.
Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-magnifier-to-make-things-on-the-screen-easier-to-see-414948ba-8b1c-d3bd-8615-0e5e32204198
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-for-accessibility-021bcb62-45c8-e4ef-1e4f-41b8c1fc87fd
Option One: Turn On or Off Magnifier on Sign-in Screen
Option Two: Turn On or Off Magnifier using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Three: Turn On or Off Magnifier in Quick Settings
Option Four: Turn On or Off Magnifier in Settings
Option Five: Turn On...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to either hide or move the reading pane to the right or bottom of Mail in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows.
Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows.
Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue...
This tutorial will show you how to quickly reset zoom in Magnifier for your account in Windows 11.
Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4515 (Beta), Microsoft added a new keyboard shortcut CTRL + ALT + Minus for Magnifier users to quickly toggle between the current zoom and 1X zoom.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4660 (Beta), build 26120.2992 (Dev), and build 22631.4830, and build 27783.1000 (Canary), Microsoft added buttons in Magnifier to reset zoom to fit to screen and reset zoom to your last/preferred magnification.
References...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable print logging in Event Viewer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
By default, when a print job has successfully finished printing, the printed document history will automatically get cleared for that print job.
You can enable print logging in Event Viewer to keep a log of all print jobs by users on the computer. This will make it easy to view all print jobs in one place.
When you enable print logging in Event Viewer, the PrintService will save Operational events in the Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > PrintService log in Event Viewer.
Shortcut path: C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\Microsoft-Windows-PrintService%4Operational.evtx
You must be signed in...
This tutorial will show you how to move a widget on the widgets board 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 the Widgets board...
This tutorial will show you how to export a list of all, only disabled, only enabled, or only running scheduled tasks in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Task Scheduler service allows you to perform automated tasks on a chosen computer. With this service, you can schedule any program to run at a convenient time for you or when a specific event occurs. The Task Scheduler monitors the time or event criteria that you choose and then executes the task when those criteria are met.
A task is the scheduled work that the Task Scheduler service performs. A task is composed of different components, but a task must contain a trigger that the Task Scheduler uses to start the task and an action that describes what work the Task Scheduler will...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows in Windows 11.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
You can have Windows 11 receive updates for other Microsoft products and software, like Office, when you update Windows.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/automatically-get-recommended-and-updated-hardware-drivers-0549a8d9-4842-8acb-75fa-a6faadb62507
Option One: Turn On or Off Receive Updates for Other Microsoft Products in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Receive Updates for Other Microsoft Products in PowerShell
Option Three...
This tutorial will show you how to keep printed documents in the print queue of a printer for your account in Windows 11.
By default, when a print job has successfully finished printing, the printed document history will automatically get cleared for that print job.
You can turn on the "keep printed documents" setting for a printer to keep a list of your recently printed documents in the print queue for a printer. You can still manually clear the print queue at anytime though.
Option One: Enable or Disable Keep Printed Documents in Print Queue for Printer in Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Keep Printed Documents in Print Queue for Printer in Print Management
EXAMPLE: "Keep printed documents" turned on for print queue of...
This tutorial will show you how to change the system product name in Windows 11.
The system product name is the specific model of your Windows 11 device.
An OEM device's system product name (ex: "Surface Pro X") usually cannot be changed.
If you built the PC yourself, then there usually isn't a system product name specified allowing you to change the default System Product Name displayed to a custom name you want instead.
You must be signed in as an administrator to change the system product name.
EXAMPLE: System Product Name
Here's How:
1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below)...
This tutorial will show you how to determine the platform role of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
The platform role of your Windows devices can be specified by the OEM as a desktop, mobile, slate, server, workstation, or appliance PC.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/display/determining-whether-a-platform-is-mobile-or-desktop
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winnt/ne-winnt-power_platform_role
Here's How:
1 Open System Information (msinfo32.exe).
2 Select System Summary in the left pane. (see screenshots below)
3 You will now see the Platform Role in the right pane.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the confirmation prompt when you delete a file from the cloud (ex: OneDrive) in File Explorer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you delete an online-only file from a cloud location (ex: OneDrive) in File Explorer, you will see a "Delete File" confirmation prompt by default to confirm before it is permanently deleted without sending it to the Recycle Bin.
Option One: Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt from Prompt
Option Two: Enable or Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt using REG file
EXAMPLE: Delete file from cloud in File Explorer
Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt from Prompt
1 When you delete an...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Libraries in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Libraries are virtual containers which provide users with a single coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored.
In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders. Libraries are...
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