MicrosoftHow to Disable the Windows 11 Lock Screen and Boot Directly to the Login Prompt
When you turn on a Windows 11 computer, the operating system pauses the boot process...
MicrosoftHow to Enable the Hidden Windows 11 Wi-Fi Password Viewer
If a friend comes over and asks for your home Wi-Fi password, finding the physical...
MicrosoftHow to Enable the Hidden Windows 11 Enhanced Audio Feature
If you connect a high-end pair of studio headphones or premium desktop speakers to your...
MicrosoftHow to Change the Windows 11 Lock Screen Wallpaper Automatically Using Windows Spotlight
When you turn on your Windows 11 computer or lock your screen (by pressing Windows...
MicrosoftHow to Pause Windows 11 Updates for a Specific Amount of Time
Windows 11 is notoriously aggressive when it comes to installing updates. If you leave your...
MicrosoftHow to Enable the Hidden Windows 11 Dictation Voice Typing Feature
If you need to draft a long email or write an essay, typing on a...
MicrosoftHow to Check Your Windows 11 RAM Speed Using the Task Manager
When you purchase a new stick of RAM (Random Access Memory) or a pre-built gaming...
MicrosoftHow to Quickly Open the Windows 11 Task Manager Using a Keyboard Shortcut
When a specific application suddenly freezes on Windows 11, or when your entire computer begins...
MicrosoftHow to Disable the Windows 11 SmartScreen Filter for App Installations
Windows 11 includes a robust security component known as Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This background service...
MicrosoftHow to Turn Off the Windows 11 Search Indexer to Save Battery
Windows 11 includes a background service called the “Windows Search Indexer” (SearchIndexer.exe). This service constantly...
MicrosoftHow to Use the Windows 11 Built-In Network Packet Sniffer (pktmon)
If you are troubleshooting a complex network issue, such as dropped connections to a specific...
MicrosoftHow to Hide a Folder in Windows 11 Using the Command Prompt
If you have sensitive files on your computer, simply clicking “Hidden” in the Windows 11...
MicrosoftHow to Completely Disable the Windows 11 Widgets Board Using the Registry Editor
By default, Windows 11 places a weather icon on the far left side of your...
MicrosoftHow to Disable the Windows 11 Sticky Keys Pop-up Warning
If you play PC games, you have almost certainly encountered the dreaded Sticky Keys warning....
MicrosoftHow to Turn Off the Windows 11 Lock Screen Ads and Tips
When you boot up your computer or press Windows Key + L to lock it,...
MicrosoftHow to Disable the Windows 11 Startup Delay to Boot Faster
When you boot up a Windows 11 computer, the operating system intentionally pauses the startup...
MicrosoftHow to Enable the Windows 11 Hidden Shake to Minimize Feature
If you are researching a topic and have a dozen different application windows layered chaotically...