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Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor indicator size for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you use a colorful text cursor indicator to make your text cursor more visible. You can also change the size and color of the text cursor indicator. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Settings Option Two: Change Text Cursor Indicator Size using REG file Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2...
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Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Windows 11

Accessibility Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the colorful text cursor indicator for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you use a colorful text cursor indicator to make your text cursor more visible. You can also change the size and color of the text cursor indicator. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator using REG file Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Settings 1 Open...
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Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor thickness to what you want for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you change the thickness of the text cursor. If you have a high screen resolution or your vision is not as good as it used to be, then you may find it harder to see the text cursor with a default of 1 pixel wide. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/cc938231(v=technet.10) Option One...
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Change Lock Screen Time to 12 or 24 hour Clock Format in Windows 11

Time and Language Change Lock Screen Time to 12 or 24 hour Clock Format in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the lock screen to display time in a 12 or 24 hour clock format in Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. There are two separate lock screens in Windows 11. Current user lock screen = This is the lock screen that displays when the currently signed in user locks the computer. Default lock screen = This is the lock screen that displays when no users are currently signed in. The time on the lock screen displays the system time in a 12 hour clock format by default. If you like, you can have the lock screen time display...
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Open Elevated Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 11

General Open Elevated Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to open an elevated command prompt that will run as administrator in Windows 11. The Command shell is an entry point for typing commands in the Command Prompt console window. By typing commands at the command prompt, you can perform tasks on your computer without using the Windows GUI. In Windows 11, Windows Terminal (Admin) is the default console to open installed shells elevated like the Command Prompt (Admin) in by default now. If you wanted, you can still directly open an elevated Command Prompt (Admin) in Windows 11. You must be signed in as an administrator to open an elevated command prompt. Option One: Open Elevated Command Prompt in Windows Terminal (Admin) Option Two...
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Check Device Health Report in Windows 11

System Check Device Health Report in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check your device performance and health report in Windows 11. To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page. The Health report alerts you to common issues in four key areas and offers recommendations to remedy them. The Health report starts off by showing you the last time a Device Health scan was run. The time displayed should be basically the current time, as Windows Security tries to run a Device Health scan when you open the Device performance & health page. Beyond the time of last scan you'll see the status of the key areas that Device Health monitors: Storage...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender PUA Protection in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender PUA Protection in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) protection in Windows 11. Potentially unwanted apps (PUA) aren't malware, but they might display advertising, use your PC for cryptomining, or do other things you'd prefer they not do. Potentially unwanted applications (PUA) are a category of software that can cause your machine to run slowly, display unexpected ads, or at worst, install other software which may be more harmful or annoying. Microsoft Defender Antivirus blocks detected PUA files and any attempts to download, move, run, or install them. Blocked PUA files are then moved to quarantine. When a PUA file is detected on an endpoint, Microsoft Defender...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Check Apps and Files from Web in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Check Apps and Files from Web in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Check apps and files from the web in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. By default, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect your device by checking for unrecognized apps and files from the web. On = Warns users that the apps and files being downloaded from the web are potentially dangerous but allows the action to continue. Off = Turns off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, so a user isn't alerted or stopped from downloading potentially malicious apps and files. References...
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Enable or Disable Pen Visual Effects in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Pen Visual Effects in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show pen visual effects for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can customize what your pen does and how it works with your PC. For example, you can choose not to show visual effects for the pen. Some pens may show a ripple effect when pressing down on the touch screen. Option One: Enable or Disable Show Pen Visual Effects in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Show Pen Visual Effects using REG file Enable or Disable Show Pen Visual Effects in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the right...
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Enable or Disable Pen Cursor in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Pen Cursor in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show the pen cursor for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can customize what your pen does and how it works with your PC. For example, you can choose not to show the pen cursor when the pen gets close to the touch screen. Some people may feel the cursor can be distracting. Option One: Enable or Disable Show Pen Cursor in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Show Pen Cursor using REG file EXAMPLE: pen cursor Enable or Disable Show Pen Cursor in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the...
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Enable or Disable Display Additional Keys Pressed when using Pen in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Display Additional Keys Pressed when using Pen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off display additional keys pressed when using pen for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can customize what your pen does and how it works with your PC. For example, you can choose to display additional keys pressed when using your pen. These additional keys would be the Shift, Ctrl, Alt, and Win :win: modifier keys showing under the pen cursor when pressed. Option One: Enable or Disable Display Additional Keys Pressed when using Pen in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Display Additional Keys Pressed when using Pen using REG file EXAMPLE: Display additional keys pressed when...
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Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using your pen as a mouse for your account in Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can customize what your pen does and how it works with your PC. For example, you can choose to use your pen as a mouse. This allows your pen to behave like a mouse instead of scrolling or panning the screen. Option One: Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse using REG file Enable or Disable Use Pen as Mouse in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the right side. (see...
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