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Enable or Disable Print Logging in Event Viewer in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Print Logging in Event Viewer in Windows 11

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...
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Move a Widget on Widgets Board in Windows 11

Apps Move a Widget on Widgets Board in Windows 11

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...
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Export List of Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

General Export List of Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

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...
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Turn On or Off Updates for Other Microsoft Products in Windows 11

Windows Update Turn On or Off Updates for Other Microsoft Products in Windows 11

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/hardware/drivers/automatically-get-recommended-and-updated-hardware-drivers 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: Turn On or Off...
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Enable or Disable Keep Printed Documents in Print Queue for Printer in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Keep Printed Documents in Print Queue for Printer in Windows 11

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...
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Change System Product Name in Windows 11

System Change System Product Name in Windows 11

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)...
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Determine Platform Role of Windows 11 or Windows 10 Device

System Determine Platform Role of Windows 11 or Windows 10 Device

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
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Enable or Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt in Windows 11

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...
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Add or Remove Libraries in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11

General Add or Remove Libraries in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11

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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Use Classic Icons or Thumbnails on Alt+Tab in Windows 11

System Use Classic Icons or Thumbnails on Alt+Tab in Windows 11

The tutorial no longer works starting with at least Windows 11 build 22000.856 and higher. You can press the Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Alt + Tab keys to switch between open windows in Windows 11. Pressing Alt+Tab will show open windows as thumbnails by default. You can also press and hold the right Alt key, press and release the left Alt key, and press Tab to have Alt+Tab show open windows as classic icons instead of thumbnails. This tutorial will show you how to always show classic icons or thumbnails on Alt+Tab by default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. EXAMPLE: ALT+TAB showing classic icons and thumbnails (default) Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (classic icons) or step 3 (thumbnails) below for what you want. Use...
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Enable or Disable Secure Boot in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Secure Boot in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Secure Boot on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Windows 11 minimum system requirements include your system to be UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) and Secure Boot capable. While the requirement to upgrade a Windows 10 device to Windows 11 is only that the PC be Secure Boot capable by having UEFI enabled, you may also consider enabling Secure Boot for better security. Secure Boot is an important security feature designed to prevent malicious software from loading when your PC starts up (boots). When the PC starts, the firmware checks the signature of each piece of boot software, including UEFI firmware drivers (also known as Option ROMs), EFI applications, and the...
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Install PowerToys Group Policies in Windows 10 and 11

Apps Install PowerToys Group Policies in Windows 10 and 11

This tutorial will show you how to download and install the latest administrative templates (ADMX files) that allows you to configure PowerToys using Group Policies in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity. Installing the latest administrative templates (ADMX files) for PowerToys will add policies to the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in Windows to configure PowerToys with. You will find the policies under Administrative Templates > Microsoft PowerToys in both the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence...
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