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Change Bing SafeSearch Filters in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the SafeSearch filters for your account in Windows 11. Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web. SafeSearch helps keep adult content out of your web previews. Windows Search relies on Bing technology to determine if search results include sensitive content before presenting them in web previews. If Bing determines results are deemed to include adult content, the preview pane will instead display a See web results button so you can open results in your web browser instead. SafeSearch filtersDescription StrictFilters adult text, images, and videos out of your search results. If you select...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to lock the computer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed. When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen. If you prefer, you can completely disable the ability to lock the computer using any method forcing users to either sign out or shut down instead. If you disable lock computer, Lock will be removed from...
Accounts
Find DNS Servers Used in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers used on your Windows 11 device. A DNS (Domain Name System) server is the service that makes it possible for you to open a web browser, type a domain name and load your favorite websites. DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System resolution via the HTTPS protocol. A goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data by man-in-the-middle attacks by using the HTTPS protocol to encrypt the data between the DoH client and the DoH-based DNS resolver. You will have separate IPv4 DNS servers and IPv6 DNS servers assigned or set to the network adapter on your Windows 11...
Network and Internet
Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to manually check for app and game updates to download and install in the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. Starting with Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, Microsoft is moving the list of updates and downloads in the Microsoft Store app from the top section of the...
Apps
Expand and Collapse Widgets Board Full Screen View in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to expand and collapse the widgets board view for your account in Windows 11. Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage. Open the widgets board from the left corner of your taskbar where you see the live weather icon.  Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance...
Apps
Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check the battery status for estimated time and percentage remaining in Windows 11. If you have a Windows 11 device that runs on battery power, you can check the battery status to see the estimated time and percentage remaining battery life left to know when to charge the battery. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/caring-for-your-battery-in-windows-2db3e37f-5e7d-488e-9086-ed15320519e4 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/battery-saving-tips-for-windows-a850d64d-ee8e-c8d2-6c75-8ffe6ea3ea99 Option One: Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining from Taskbar System Tray Option Two: Check Battery Status for Percentage Remaining from Quick Settings...
System
Check for eSIM Support in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to quickly check if your Windows 11 device has eSIM support. Some Windows 11 devices support a SIM card and/or eSIM that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal. An eSIM lets you connect to the Internet over a cellular data connection. With an eSIM, you don't need to get a SIM card from your mobile operator, and you can quickly switch between mobile operators and data plans. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-an-esim-to-get-a-cellular-data-connection-on-your-windows-pc-0e255714-f8be-b9ef-9e84-f75b05ed98a3...
Network and Internet
Enable or Disable Apps for Websites in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Apps for Websites for your account or all users in Windows 11. Apps for Websites is a feature that uses web-to-app linking to associates an app with a website so that when someone opens a link to a website, the app is launched instead of opening the browser. If the app is not installed, the website opens in the browser as usual. Users can turn off apps for websites, preventing websites that are registered with their associated app from directly launching the app instead of opening in the browser. You can also disable web-to-app linking to disable Apps for Websites for all users on the computer. References...
Apps
Enable or Disable Let Apps Communicate with Unpaired Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable let apps communicate with unpaired devices feature for your account or all users in Windows 11. Your apps can automatically share and sync info with wireless devices that don't explicitly pair with your PC, tablet, or phone by default in Windows 11. This communicate with unpaired devices feature lets apps on your device share information with things like store-tracking beacons, which send you ads as you walk nearby. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/privacy/manage-connections-from-windows-operating-system-components-to-microsoft-services#1815-other-devices Option One: Turn On or Off Let Apps Communicate with Unpaired Devices for Current User in Settings Option...
Privacy and Security
Clear Location Last Accessed History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear the location last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. 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. When one or more apps are currently using your device location through the Windows location service, you’ll see the location icon in the notification area of your taskbar. Hover over the icon to see the name of the app or apps using location. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Location to see which apps are currently using your location or have recently or...
Privacy and Security
Create Live Kernel Dump File in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create a live kernel dump file in Windows 11. A live kernel dump creates a consistent snapshot of kernel memory and saves it to a dump file without having to restart the computer. The goal of kernel live dump is to gather data to trouble shoot an abnormal situation, but allow the OS to continue operation. This reduces downtime when compared to a bug check for “non-fatal” but high-impact failures and hangs. Kernel live dumps are used when it is possible to recover the OS to a known good state. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, Microsoft added a set of new developer-focused features in Task Manager to aid the collection of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs). This is in addition to the existing...
BSOD
Add Stickers to Desktop in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add stickers to the desktop for your account in Windows 11. Desktop Stickers is a hidden feature in Windows 11 that allows you to choose and edit stickers for your wallpaper when using Windows Spotlight or a picture with Fill as your desktop background image. Using the new sticker editor you can pick, place, and resize stickers as you like. It can be accessed through Settings or by right-clicking your desktop. When you change your desktop background picture, your stickers will still remain. The Desktop Stickers feature is currently not officially released to Windows 11 yet, but if you would like to give Desktop Stickers a play with now, you can enable Desktop Stickers in Windows 11 version 22H2...
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