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Add "Open in Windows Terminal" expandable context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a custom Open in Windows Terminal expandable context menu for all users in Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Windows 11 includes a Open in Terminal context menu by default when you right click or shift + right click on a folder or folder background, but this does not open Windows Terminal elevated (run as...
Personalization
Create Shortcuts to Open Control Panel Items in Windows 11
This tutorial will provide you with a list of commands to open or create shortcuts to directly open Control Panel items in Windows 11. You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it's just right for you. The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience. While the Control Panel still exists for compatibility reasons and to provide access to some settings that have not yet migrated, you're encouraged to use the Settings app, whenever possible. Control Panel: control.exe Control Panel category view: explorer...
General
Boot to Safe Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to boot Windows 11 into normal mode, Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC. There are three different versions of safe mode: Safe Mode: Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services without an Internet connection. Safe Mode with Networking: Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed...
General
Open Control Panel in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open the Control Panel and change to Category, Large icons, or Small icons view in Windows 11. You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it's just right for you. When you open the Control Panel, you can select to view the Control Panel in either the Category, Large icons, or Small icons view. The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience. While the Control Panel still exists for compatibility reasons and to provide access to some settings that have not yet migrated...
General
Open Windows Tools in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to open Windows Tools in Windows 11. Windows Tools,, formerly Administrative Tools, is a folder in Control Panel that contains tools for system administrators and advanced users. The tools in the folder might vary depending on which edition of Windows you are using. Starting with Windows 11 build 25272 and build 22623.1095, Microsoft moved Quick Assist out of Windows Tools so it displays directly in the Start menu’s All apps list and is easier to find. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/client-tools/administrative-tools-in-windows https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/system-configuration-tools-in-windows-f8a49657-b038-43b8-82d3-28bea0c5666b...
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Install Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 WSL Ubuntu
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a compatibility layer for running Linux binary executables (in ELF format) natively on Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019. (Wikipedia). To put it simple, WSL allows a Windows user to run various Linux distros in Windows Terminal. In screenshot, I am browsing Windows 11 Forum in Microsoft Edge browser in Ubuntu Linux on Windows 11 desktop: WSL is available in all Windows 11 editions. See the following tutorial for instructions in installing and enabling WSL: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/install-windows-subsystem-for-linux-wsl-in-windows-11.377/ This tutorial will show you how to install Microsoft Edge browser in Ubuntu Linux in Windows 11 WSL. Option One: Install Edge in Ubuntu...
Virtualization
Restart Computer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways on how to restart your local Windows 11 computer. Restarting the computer will sign out all users, shut down the computer, and then automatically reboot the computer. When shutting down your PC, any open supported apps are registered for application restart. After restart, these apps will re-open automatically when you sign in. The feature to restore applications that have registered for application restart after you restart or shutdown has been set to only occur for users that have turned on (default) Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in. If you enable Use my sign-in info to automatically finish setting up after an update for your account, it will...
General
Open Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to open the Settings app in Windows 11. Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists between pages, and Microsoft has added breadcrumbs as you navigate deeper into Settings to help you know where you are and not lose your place. Settings pages are also all new, with new hero controls at the top that highlight key information and frequently used settings for you to adjust as you need. These new hero controls span across several category pages like System, Bluetooth & devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, Accounts, and Windows Update. Microsoft also have added...
General
Enable or Disable Minimize windows when Monitor is Disconnected in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable minimize windows when a monitor is disconnected for your account in Windows 11. If you have more than one display connected, Windows 11 will automatically minimize windows opened on a monitor when this monitor is disconnected. If you disable Minimize windows when a monitor is disconnected, all windows opened on a monitor that gets disconnected will be stacked on the main monitor. Option One: Enable or Disable Minimize windows when Monitor is Disconnected in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Minimize windows when Monitor is Disconnected using REG file Enable or Disable Minimize windows when Monitor is Disconnected in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on...
System
Enable or Disable Snap Window without Dragging All the Way to Screen Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable snap a window without dragging it all the way to the screen edge for your account in Windows 11. The Snap windows feature in Windows allows you to automatically resize and arrange windows on your screen. In previous Windows, you had to drag a window until the pointer reached all the way to the screen edge to snap it. Windows 11 now allows you to snap a window without dragging it all the way to the screen edge. You will now see a snap layout to snap the window as you get near the screen edge. Option One: Enable or Disable Snap Window without Dragging All the Way to Screen Edge in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Snap Window without Dragging All the Way to Screen Edge using...
System
Enable or Disable Remember Window Locations on Multiple Displays in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable remember where window locations were last opened based on monitor connection for your account in Windows 11. If you have more than one display connected, Windows 11 will remember window locations based on monitor connection by default so that the next time you open an app or a folder location, it will open in the last position you had it. When you undock your computer with multiple monitor docking in Windows 11, the windows on your external monitor are minimized. When you re-dock your computer to your monitor, Windows puts everything back exactly where you had it before. Reference...
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