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Set Active Hours for Windows Update in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set active hours for when you use your PC to not automatically restart your Windows 11 PC during this time to finish installing a Windows Update. Microsoft made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most. You don’t have to do anything to get the latest updates, as they'll automatically download and install when they’re available (unless you’re on a metered connection, then updates won’t download until you get them). Occasionally, your PC might need to restart to finish installing the updates. You can set active hours to let Windows know when you're usually using your PC to help prevent...
Windows Update
Uninstall Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. While it is not recommended to uninstall any installed updates, you can uninstall an update if it causing issues. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-uninstall-a-windows-update-c77b8f9b-e4dc-4e9f-a803-fdec12e59fb0 You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall updates. Option One: Uninstall Windows Update in Control Panel Option Two: Uninstall Windows Update in Settings Option Three: Uninstall Latest Quality Update or Latest Feature Update in Advanced Startup at Boot...
Windows Update
Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off capitalize the first letter of each sentence while using the touch keyboard for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a touch keyboard you can click/tap on to enter text. This can be handy if you have a PC with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard. The touch keyboard will automatically capitalize the first letter of each sentence by default. Capitalize the first letter of each sentence will not work while using the traditional keyboard layout option on the touch keyboard. Option One: Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence using REG file...
Time and Language
Enable or Disable Internet Explorer mode (IE mode) in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to reload sites in Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features, it's the only browser you'll ever need. Some sites are built to work with Internet Explorer and have functionality that isn't supported by modern browsers such as Microsoft Edge. If you need to view one of these sites, you can use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge...
Browsers and Mail
Change Lid Open Action in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default action to take when opening the lid of your laptop in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The lid open wake action specifies the action to take when the system lid is opened when waking (resuming) from sleep, hibernate, or modern standby. Users can specify one of the following lid open actions to take: Do Nothing = No action is taken when the system lid is opened. Turn on the display (default) = The OS turns on the display when the system lid is opened. Option One: Change Lid Open Action for Specific Power Plan in Advanced Power Options Option Two: Change Lid Open Action for Current Power Plan in Windows Terminal Option Three: Change Lid Open Action for Specific Power Plan in Windows...
System
Install or Uninstall Chat from Microsoft Teams in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall Chat from Microsoft Teams for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 build 22000.100. This includes a new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience architected for optimized performance and the Windows 11 design language. You can remain connected to the people you care about with chats and video calls from the convenience of your Windows 11 PC, while they can participate from any device with Microsoft Teams: desktop, mobile, or even just a web browser. With Chat from Microsoft Teams, you can connect to friends and family from your PC regardless of what computer or phone or tablet...
Apps
Enable or Disable Reset PIN at Sign-in in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable reset PIN at sign-in for all Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy...
Accounts
Change PIN for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the PIN for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might allow complex PINs that...
Accounts
Reset PIN for Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset the PIN for your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might allow complex PINs that include...
Accounts
Add PIN to Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add the Windows Hello PIN sign-in option to your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might allow...
Accounts
Enable or Disable Thumbnail Previews in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable thumbnail previews on files and folders in File Explorer for your account, all users, or specific users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. File Explorer can display thumbnail previews (image) or icons on files and folders in Windows. If you select to show icons instead of thumbnail previews, File Explorer will show the icon of the default app on the file instead of an image. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, File Explorer will now show previews of items (files) within folders. File Explorer displays a thumbnail preview image on a folder of the last file added to the folder by default. Thumbnail previews will not show while using a Small icons, List, or Details folder layout. If...
General
Remove PIN from Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the Windows Hello PIN sign-in option from your account in Windows 11. Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might...
Accounts

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