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Change Task Manager Real Time Update Speed in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to pause or change the real time data update speed in Task Manager for your account in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles. This includes a new hamburger style navigation bar and a new settings page. A new command bar on each page gives access to common actions. The dark theme has now been brought to Task manager and will automatically match the system-wide theme configured in the Settings app. The real time update speed in Task...
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Turn On or Off Always On Top for Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off to have the Task Manager always on top while open for your user account in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles. This includes a new hamburger style navigation bar and a new settings page. A new command bar on each page gives access to common actions. The dark theme has now been brought to Task manager and will automatically match the system-wide theme configured in the Settings app. You can have Task Manager to always...
General
Add or Remove Security tab on Properties Page in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Security tab from drive, file, folder, and shortcut properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a drive, file, folder, or shortcut on a NTFS formatted volume and click/tap on Properties to see a Security tab. The Security tab allows users to change owner and modify permissions for access rights of a drive, file, folder, or shortcut. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Security tab on the Properties page. EXAMPLE: Security tab on Properties page Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add Security tab to Properties Page for All Users This is the default setting A)...
Accounts
Change Account Password in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. You can change your local account or Microsoft account password if you know its current password. If you do not know or forgot your local account password, an administrator account can change your password if you are unable to reset the password. It is recommended to change your password regularly with a strong password to help keep your device more secure. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-or-reset-your-windows-password-8271d17c-9f9e-443f-835a-8318c8f68b9c https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/change-your-microsoft-account-password-fdde885b-86da-2965-69fd-4871309ef1f1 When an...
Accounts
Check Account is Administrator or Standard User in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to quickly determine if user accounts on the PC are an administrator or standard user account type 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. These can be a standard user or administrator account type. When you add an account in Windows, it will be a standard user account by default. Standard User - Standard user accounts are good for everyday usage, and can be a local account or Microsoft account. Standard user...
Accounts
Check Account is Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 11
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...
Accounts
Turn On or Off Projecting to this PC Only when Plugged In in Windows 11
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...
System
Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Windows 11
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...
Apps
Allow or Block Devices to Project to This PC in Windows 11
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...
Apps
Change When to Ask to Project to this PC in Windows 11
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...
System
Enable or Disable Projecting to this PC in Windows 11
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...
System
Connect to Wireless Display with Miracast in Windows 11
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...
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