This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to allow wake timers to wake the computer in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A wake timer is a timed event that wakes the computer from a sleep or hibernate state at a specific time to perform scheduled tasks.
Important wake timers includes things like a required reboot after a Windows update. They supersede all other settings.
Option One: Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers in Power Options
Option Two: Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers using Command
Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers in Power Options
1 Open the advanced power settings of a power plan you want to enable or disable wake timers for.
This will usually be for your active power plan.
2 Expand open Sleep in...
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Add "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" Context Menu
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to check if a user account is either a local account or a Microsoft account in Windows 11.
Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with.
Signing in to PCs with a Microsoft account lets you:
Download apps from the Microsoft Store.
Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically.
Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account picture, and color.
Signing in with a local account...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off projecting to your PC only when plugged in for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
You can turn on or off allowing your PC to be discovered for projection only when it's plugged into a power source.
Option One: Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In using REG file
Turn On or Off...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-which-apps-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-9115d841-735e-488d-e749-9ba301d441e6
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable startup apps for all users, but not for only your account (current user).
Option One: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Task Manager
Option Two: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Settings
Option Three: Enable...
This tutorial will show you how to allow or block devices to project to your PC for only your account in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
When you project to your PC from a device, you can select to Always allow, Allow once, Block once, or Always block the device to connect when asked to project to this PC.
If you select Always allow, the device gets added under Allowed Devices in the "Device Access List" for the Wireless Display app. If you set Ask to...
This tutorial will show you how to change when to ask to project to this PC for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
You can change when to Ask to project to this PC from a device to First time only or Every time a connection is requested when projecting to your PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c
Option One: Change When to Ask to Project...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Projecting to this PC for all users in Windows 11.
You can use the Projecting to this PC feature to have apps and content from another device show on your PC screen.
Projecting to this PC uses the Wireless Display app to wirelessly project (mirror) a phone, PC, or Android device to the screen on your PC, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c
Projecting to this PC requires the Wireless Display app to be installed on the PC you want to project to.
Projecting to this PC requires support for Miracast.
Your can only project to this PC...
This tutorial will show you how to wirelessly connect your Windows 11 PC to a TV, projector, another PC, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast.
Miracast is a wireless technology your PC, laptop, or tablet can use to project your screen to wireless TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that also support Miracast. You can use this to share what you’re doing on your PC, present a slide show, or even play your favorite game on a larger screen.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, when casting (WIN + K) from your PC, a Cast icon will appear at the lower-left corner of your taskbar to show you are casting. Clicking the icon will open the Cast Quick Settings where you can quickly stop casting if needed.
Starting...
This tutorial will show you how to manually check for updates for the Microsoft PowerToys app 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.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/install
https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases
Here's How:
1 Open the PowerToys app.
2 Open PowerToys Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 In PowerToys Settings, click/tap on General in the left pane, and click/tap on Check for updates. (see screenshot below)
4 If PowerToys is up to date, you are done. (see screenshot below)
5 If An update is...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Previous Versions tab on the properties page and Restore previous versions context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can right click on a drive, file, or folder, and click/tap on Properties to see a Previous Versions tab.
You can right click on a drive, file, or folder, and click/tap on Show more options (Shift+F10) to see the Restore previous versions context menu. If you click/tap on the Restore previous versions context menu item, it will open the Previous Versions tab on the properties page of the drive, file, or folder.
The previous versions feature in Windows allows you to restore a previous version of files, folders, and drives that were saved or backed up...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Location tab from folder properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can right click on a shell folder that supports being moved and click/tap on Properties to see a Location tab.
The Location tab in the properties page window of supported folders (ex: user personal folders) will allow you to see the current location of the folder, move the default location of the folder, restore default location, and find target of the folder.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Location tab from folder properties.
This will not add the Location tab to the properties page of folders that do not support being moved.
EXAMPLE: Location tab in folder...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can right click on a program shortcut or executable file and click/tap on Properties to see a Compatibility tab.
The Compatibility tab displays a list of settings that can be selected and applied to the app to resolve the most common issues affecting legacy applications.
You can use compatibility mode to run the program using settings from an earlier version of Windows. You can try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked with) a specific version of Windows.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties.
Option One...
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