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Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing in Battery Saver Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show how to enable or disable automatically pause OneDrive syncing when in battery saver mode for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can...
Apps
Set OneDrive Files On-Demand Status States in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set OneDrive Files On-Demand status states for files and folders for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. OneDrive Files...
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Change Default New Folder Name in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default New folder name template to create new folders with a custom name by default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A folder is a location where you can store your files. You can create any number of folders and even store folders inside other folders (subfolders). When you create a new folder, it is named New folder by default. If you get a Error 0x8000FFFF: Catastrophic failure when you create a new folder after changing the default "New folder" name template, then it means you used an invalid character (ex: " or * ) in the name, and will just need to change the name again without the invalid character. Option One: Change New Folder Name Option Two: Restore Default...
Personalization
Manually Scan with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to manually scan files, folders, and drives on demand with Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Microsoft Defender Antivirus regularly scans your device to help keep it safe. It tries to do this while you are not using your device so it doesn’t interfere with your work. Real-time protection consists of always-on scanning with file and process behavior monitoring and heuristics. When real-time protection is on, Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects malware and potentially unwanted software that attempts to install...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Hyper-V
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to manually force a BSOD crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in a Hyper-V virtual machine on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 computer. A BSOD (blue screen of death) error (also called a stop error) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly (aka: crash). When you experience this type of error, you won’t be able to see things like the Start menu or the taskbar on the screen when your PC is turned on. Instead you might see a blue screen with a message that your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. Windows has a hidden feature that you can enable to be able to manually force a BSOD by holding down the rightmost Ctrl key, and press the Scroll Lock...
BSOD
Enable or Disable BSOD Crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to manually force a BSOD crash on Ctrl+Scroll Lock for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A BSOD (blue screen of death) error (also called a stop error) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly (aka: crash). When you experience this type of error, you won’t be able to see things like the Start menu or the taskbar on the screen when your PC is turned on. Instead you might see a blue screen with a message that your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. Windows has a hidden feature that you can enable to be able to manually force a BSOD by holding down the rightmost Ctrl key, and press the Scroll Lock key twice. When used, the...
BSOD
Turn On or Off Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how turn on or off Microsoft Defender Firewall for Domain, Private, and/or Public networks in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall helps prevent hackers and malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the internet or a Domain, Private, or Public network. An organization might require you to turn it on before you can access their network resources from your device. Domain profile: Used for networks where there is a system of account authentication against a domain controller (DC), such as an Azure Active Directory DC Private profile: Designed for and best used in private networks such as a home network Public profile: Designed with higher security in mind for public networks...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on or off Microsoft Defender Firewall in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Firewall helps prevent hackers and malicious software from gaining access to your PC through the internet or a Domain, Private, or Public network. An organization might require you to turn it on before you can access their network resources from your device. Domain profile: Used for networks where there is a system of account authentication against a domain controller (DC), such as an Azure Active Directory DC Private profile: Designed for and best used in private networks such as a home network Public profile: Designed with higher security in mind for public networks like...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Open Game Bar using Xbox Button on Controller in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable open Game Bar using the Xbox button on a Xbox game controller for your account in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device.\\ When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Xbox Game Bar has customization options that let you quickly jump between your game and favorite activities. Starting with Windows 11 build 22616, Windows Insiders who like to game on their PCs with an Xbox Controller on the latest Insider Preview builds...
Gaming
Open Game Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open the Game Bar over your game, app, or desktop in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Xbox Game Bar has customization options that let you quickly jump between your game and favorite activities. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. The Controller Bar is a view of the Xbox Game Bar that allows...
Gaming
Open Widgets in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to open Widgets 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. 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 throughout your day. Say goodbye to constantly switching between apps, devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you...
Apps
Clear Recent Accent Colors History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the recent accent colors history to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can personalize the color or accent color for window title bars and borders, the Start button, or the taskbar in Windows 11. You can change the default Windows mode and app mode for colors to Dark, Light, or Custom. The Dark mode has a darker set of colors that are designed to work well in a low-lit environment. This option is for the Start menu, taskbar, and notification center. The Light mode setting has a lighter color scheme designed to work well during daylight hours. If you choose this option, you’ll be able to show an accent color for window title bars and borders. The Light mode...
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