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Enable or Disable Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable if apps can take screenshots and record the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can choose to allow or deny if all or specific desktop and Microsoft Store apps can take screenshots and record the screen on your PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/app-permissions-aea98a7c-b61a-1930-6ed0-47f0ed2ee15c Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for All Users using Command Option Three: Turn On or Off Let Apps Take Screenshots and Record Screen for Current User in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Let Desktop Apps...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sync provider notifications in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Sync provider notifications are designed to help you by providing quick, easy information and suggestions about things you can do or new features you can try to have a better experience with Windows 11. It has been reported that sync provider notifications started showing up in Windows 11 build 22572.100. Option One: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Folder Options Option Two: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer using REG file Option Three: Enable or Disable Sync Provider Notifications in File Explorer in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: sync provider...
General
Enable or Disable Facts, Tips, and Tricks on Lock Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen for your account in Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. Users can change their lock screen background to Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow by default. When you select to use picture or slideshow as your lock screen background, you can select to Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen. If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display. Option One: Turn On or Off "Get fun facts, tips...
Personalization
Check if Printer or Scanner Supports Windows Protected Print Mode
This tutorial will show you how to check if a printer or scanner is compatible with Windows protected print mode (WPP) in Windows 11. Windows protected print mode exclusively uses the Windows modern print stack which provides additional print security benefits on PCs. Enabling Windows protected print mode is highly recommended. The benefits of Windows protected print mode include: Increased PC security. Simplified and consistent printing experience, regardless of PC architecture. Removes the need to manage print drivers. Mopria certified printers are compatible with Windows protected print mode. Many existing printers are already compatible. Most new printers and over 120 million printers already sold are Mopria certified. Not all...
Devices
Add or Remove Suggested Apps in Share dialog in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing suggested apps in the Share dialog for your account in Windows 11. Windows Share in Windows 11 allows you to quickly share a link or file(s) with an app, email, nearby device, or phone. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8346 (Experimental 25H2) and build 26220.8340 (Beta 25H2), the Windows ShareSheet just got smarter for AAD users. You can now discover and install relevant apps right where you share - no need to jump to the Microsoft Store or interrupt your flow. Previously available only to MSA users, this experience now extends to AAD accounts, bringing greater flexibility and convenience. You’re also in control, with a simple setting to turn promotional app...
System
Enable or Disable Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10 (KB5018482) and Windows 11 (KB5018483 and KB5018496), the Microsoft Vulnerable Driver Blocklist is enabled by default. The vulnerable driver blocklist is also enforced when either memory integrity (also known as hypervisor-protected code integrity or HVCI), Smart App Control, or S mode is active. Users can opt in to HVCI using the Windows Security app, and HVCI is on by-default for most new Windows 11 devices. The vulnerable driver blocklist is designed to help harden systems against third party-developed drivers across the Windows ecosystem with any of the following...
Privacy and Security
Add or Remove Run as administrator Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as administrator context menu item for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows runs desktops apps and application files (ex: .bat, .cmd, .exe, and .msc file types) in user mode by default without elevated administrator rights unless it prompts you with UAC to run elevated (highest privileges). When you use Run as administrator on a desktop app or application file, you are allowing it to run with full administrator access to everything on the computer. This means you are giving it special permissions to access restricted parts of the computer that would otherwise be off-limits. This could be a potential security risk if not a trusted app or application file, but sometimes...
Accounts
See Screenshot and Screen Recording Recent Activity by Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested to take screenshots or record screen for your account in Windows 11. When an allowed app take screenshots or record the screen, it gets logged in recent activity. You can review screenshot or screen recording recent activity requests by apps in the last 7 days. This can be helpful for privacy and to turn off apps you don't want to allow the ability to take screenshots and record screen. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Screenshots and screen recording on the right side under "App permissions". (see screenshot below) Open Screenshots and screen recording Settings 3 Under, Let apps take...
Privacy and Security
Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off screen rotation lock in Windows 11. A tablet and some hybrid laptop (ex: 2-in-1) devices are designed to rotate the built-in display automatically in a portrait or landscape orientation as you turn it so that what you see on the screen is always right side up. If you like, you can turn on or off rotation lock in Windows 11 to allow (off) or prevent (on) the auto-rotation of your screen as needed. Display orientation settings will be disabled and grayed out when Rotate lock is turned off. Option One: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in Quick Settings Option Three: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in...
System
Turn On or Off OneDrive Folder Backup Syncing Across Windows 11 Devices
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off OneDrive folder backup and sync for your Microsoft account across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices you sign in with the same Microsoft account. 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.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...
Backup and Restore
Manually Update Microsoft Defender Antivirus Signature Version in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to manually check and update the Microsoft Defender Antivirus security intelligence to the latest signature version in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Microsoft continually updates security intelligence in antimalware products to cover the latest threats and to constantly tweak detection logic, enhancing the ability of Microsoft Defender Antivirus and other Microsoft antimalware solutions to accurately identify threats. This security intelligence works directly with cloud-based protection to deliver fast and powerful AI-enhanced, next-generation...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Drag/Drop Tray feature for your account 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 the 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 26220.6682 (Dev 25H2), build 26120.6682 (Beta 24H2), and build 27982.1 (Canary), Move to folder is gradually being added to the Drag Tray. Starting with Windows 11 build...
Personalization

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