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Enable or Disable Advanced Networking for WSA in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off advanced networking for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Advanced networking allows Android apps to connect to other devices on the same network as your Windows PC. When this setting is turned on, you can play content wirelessly. For example, you can play music on a speaker that's connected to the same network or set up hardware (like a security camera) with a compatible Android app. If you’re experiencing network issues in your mobile apps, turning this off might help. When advanced networking is turned off, it might prevent...
Virtualization
Change GPU for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change which GPU is used for apps for Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. If your PC has more than one graphics processing unit (GPU), you can select which GPU your mobile apps will use for WSA. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-settings-for-mobile-apps-on-windows-000f97e8-8c20-490e-9ef4-cd90d903f847 Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) is being deprecated beginning March 5, 2025 https://www.elevenforum.com/t/windows-subsystem-for-android-wsa-is-being-deprecated-beginning-march-5-2025.23205/ Here's How: 1 Open the...
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Enable or Disable Always Run WSA in Background in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change WSA to be open in the background As needed, Partially running or Continuous for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Subsystem resources setting lets you choose if you want the Windows Subsystem for Android to be open in the background and always ready to open mobile apps. You can select to have WSA open in the background As needed, Partially running, or Continuous. As needed If there are no other mobile apps open, the first mobile app you open might take a little longer to start. System resources are only used when mobile apps are in use. Partially running The subsystem...
Virtualization
Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to completely remove and uninstall a Linux distro for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. Once you have Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed, you can install Linux distributions you want. You can uninstall Linux distributions at any time. Once uninstalled, all data, settings, and software associated with that distribution will be permanently lost. References...
Virtualization
Change Default Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distro in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default Linux distro for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. The first Linux distro you install after installing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) will be the default Linux distribution. The default Linux distribution is the distro that WSL commands will use to run. If you have more than one Linux distro installed, you can change the default Linux distribution to one you...
Virtualization
Install Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install and setup Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distro apps for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. Once you have Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) installed, you can install Linux distributions via the Microsoft Store or command line. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/setup/environment When you...
Virtualization
List Running Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Distros in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find and list all currently running Linux distros for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) lets developers install a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, Kali, Debian, Arch Linux, etc) and use Linux applications, utilities, and Bash command-line tools directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. Sometimes you may need to know all currently running Linux distros. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/basic-commands#list-installed-linux-distributions Here's How: 1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Copy and paste the...
Virtualization
Turn On or Off Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling in Windows 11. Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling enables more efficient GPU scheduling between applications by reducing latency and improving video output performance. Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling requires a GPU that supports hardware acceleration, combined with a graphics driver that supports WDDM 2.7 or higher. References: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/hardware-accelerated-gpu-scheduling/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/navigating-the-redesigned-graphics-settings-page/ You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling. Option One: Turn On or Off Hardware Accelerated GPU...
System
Move Libraries Above or Below This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to move Libraries to show above or below This PC in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. 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...
Personalization
See Sleep States Available on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will explain and show you how to see the power sleep states available on your Windows 11 PC. System power states describe the power consumption of the system as a whole. The operating system supports six system power states, referred to as S0 (fully on and operational) through S5 (power off). Each state is characterized by the following: Power consumption: how much power does the computer use? Software resumption: from what point does the operating system restart? Hardware latency: how long does it take to return the computer to the working state? System hardware context (such as the content of volatile processor registers, memory caches, and RAM): how much system hardware context is retained? Must the operating system...
System
Enable or Disable Ask Where to Save Downloads in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Ask me what to do with each download in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. By default, files are saved automatically to the default location, without asking the user in Microsoft Edge. You can turn on Ask me what to do with each download in Microsoft Edge to always ask you if you want to save a file or open it without saving. Reference...
Browsers and Mail
Change Default Downloads Folder Location in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the downloads folder location for where to save by default in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft Edge downloads to your Downloads folder by default. If wanted, you can change the default downloads folder location in Microsoft Edge. References...
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