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Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable location services for all users on your Windows 11 device. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location. How the location settings work Location services is a device-wide setting that can be controlled by the device administrator. When turned on, it enables certain Windows features—such as auto-setting the...
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Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually turn on or off Smart App Control in Windows 11. Smart App Control (SAC) is a new security feature starting with Windows 11 build 22567. Smart App Control can work alongside your other security software, such as Microsoft Defender, for added protection. Smart App Control adds significant protection from malware, including new and emerging threats, by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted. Smart App Control also helps to block potentially unwanted apps, which are apps that may cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, offer extra software you didn't want, or do other things you don't expect. Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode. This is a period during which...
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Enable Clear Transparent Taskbar with TranslucentTB in Windows 11

Personalization Enable Clear Transparent Taskbar with TranslucentTB in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to use the free TranslucentTB app to have a clear transparent taskbar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. TranslucentTB is a lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Features Advanced color picker supporting alpha and live preview to change the taskbar's color. Taskbar states (choose one - color can be customized on every state except Normal): Normal: Regular Windows style. (as if TranslucentTB was not running) Opaque: Tinted taskbar, without transparency. Clear: Tinted taskbar. Blur: Will make the taskbar slightly blurred. Windows 10 and Windows 11 build 22000 only. Acrylic: Will give...
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Add or Remove "Processor performance boost mode" in Power Options on Windows 11

System Add or Remove "Processor performance boost mode" in Power Options on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add (show) or remove (hide) the "Processor performance boost mode" power plan setting under "Processor power management" in Power Options for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Processor performance boost mode allows you to specify how processors select a target frequency when allowed to select above maximum frequency by current operating conditions. Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Turbo CORE technologies are features that allow processors to achieve additional performance when it is most useful (that is, at high system loads). You can select to use an available "Processor performance boost mode" setting below for when "On battery" and "Plugged in": Disabled = Don't select target frequencies above...
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Repair Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Repair Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to perform a repair of Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. If you can't open Microsoft Edge, or if it opens briefly and then closes, or opens but stops working, then you could try repairing Microsoft Edge to fix it. Repairing Microsoft Edge requires an internet connection and will reinstall the browser. Your browser data and settings will...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN Service

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Secure Network VPN Service

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using the Microsoft Edge Secure Network built-in VPN service to protect your browsing for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. Microsoft Edge helps keep you safe online. However, the networks you join may not be adequately secure. Microsoft Edge Secure Network can help you protect your device and sensitive data as you...
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Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the preview pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The preview pane in File Explorer shows you the contents of a file, such as image or text files, without having to open it with an app. Starting with Windows 11 build 2610.8313 (RP 24H2) and build 26200.8313 (RP 25H2), Microsoft adds “preview anyway” button to preview pane in File Explorer for files downloaded from the internet after viewing warning. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8116 (24H2) and build 26200.8116 (25H2), and build 2800.1896 (26H1), Microsoft improved reliability of unblocking files downloaded from the internet in order to preview them in File Explorer. Setting the preview pane to show or hide in...
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Enter and Exit Xbox Mode in Windows 11

Gaming Enter and Exit Xbox Mode in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enter and exit Xbox mode for full screen gaming for your account on Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Xbox mode is a console inspired, dedicated gaming experience that gives players a controller-optimized way to navigate and play on Windows. When using Xbox mode, Windows will start your gaming home app to use as a launcher for your games and apps and games will be run full screen. Once you’ve entered Xbox mode, you’ll see the Xbox home screen and can access your games, including Xbox, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and your...
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade

Installation and Upgrade Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade

This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything. If you need to repair or create a new recovery partition or having problems with the Windows 11 operating system on your PC, and the usual solutions will not fix it, you can do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything. You will keep all accounts, apps, files, settings, and personal data. You must be signed in as an administrator to perform a repair install of Windows 11. You will only be able to perform a repair install of Windows 11 from within Windows 11. You will not be able to perform a repair install at boot or in Safe Mode. You will need at least 20 GB...
Installation and Upgrade
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

Installation and Upgrade Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft. Microsoft provides ISO files for Windows Server and Windows 11 to download. You can use these ISO files to clean install or in-place upgrade Windows 11. The Flight Hub can also help you keep updated on which Windows 11 builds have an ISO available. Option One: Download Latest Windows 11 64-bit ISO using Media Creation Tool (MCT) Option Two: Download Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO from Microsoft Option Three: Download Windows 11 Insider 64-bit ISO from Microsoft Option Four: Download Windows Server Insider ISO from Microsoft Option Five: Download Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO or Windows Server ISO from UUP...
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Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 11

Personalization Reset and Re-register Windows Spotlight in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset and re-register Windows Spotlight for your account in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can have Windows Spotlight as a theme and display different background images on your desktop and lock screen, and occasionally offers suggestions on the lock screen. If Windows Spotlights stops working and/or stops changing the background image, you can reset and re-register Windows Spotlight to fix it. Windows Spotlight will not work while connected to a metered network (ethernet or wireless), or in Battery Saver mode. Windows Spotlight requires Background Apps to be turned on. Country or region and Device setup region must be the same for Spotlight to work. Sometimes it may take 24 to 48 hours after...
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Disable or Change Single-finger Scrolling Side on Touchpad in Windows 11

Devices Disable or Change Single-finger Scrolling Side on Touchpad in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to start vertical scrolling with a single-finder near the left or right side of the touchpad for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8376 (Experimental) for Insiders, Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0. If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can disable or change single-finger scrolling. You can perform a vertical scroll with a...
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