This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off to process video automatically to enhance it during video playback when plugged in for your account in Windows 11.
Some apps use the video platform that's built into Windows 11. These include Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that come with Windows 11, such as Microsoft Edge, Photos, and Movies & TV, as well as many third-party video apps you get from Microsoft Store (for example, Hulu, Netflix, and Vudu).
For these apps, you can control video playback using the video playback settings in Windows 11. For example, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware) or choose to play video at a lower resolution to help save network bandwidth.
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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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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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore printers in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
In Windows, you can export (backup) printer queues, printer ports, and printer drivers from a PC to a ".printerExport" file. You can then use this file to import (restore) these printer queues, printer ports, and printer drivers to any PC.
This can be useful to migrate printers from one print server (host computer) to another.
Option One: Export (Backup) Printers from Print Server
Option Two: Import (Restore) Printers to Print Server
Export (Backup) Printers from Print Server
1 Do step 2 (Printer Migration wizard) or step 3 (Printer Management) for which method you want to use to export printers.
option1s22. Export Printers on this PC...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off mono audio for your account in Windows 11.
Windows lets you convert stereo sound into a single channel with mono audio so you can hear everything, even if you're using just one headphone.
People with partial hearing loss or deafness in one ear can turn on mono audio to have Windows play audio from both the left and right audio channels into both ears (channels) when using headphones, so they don’t miss any sounds.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear-9c18cfdc-63be-2d47-0f4f-5b00facfd2e1#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
If you turn on mono audio, it will disable the spatial sound setting.
Option One: Turn On or Off Mono Audio in Quick...
This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor indicator color 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
The text cursor indicator color is stored in the IndicatorColor DWORD value at the registry key below.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Accessibility\CursorIndicator
Here's How:
1 Open Settings...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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