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Enable or Disable Auto Color Management for Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Automatically manage color for apps for your account in Windows 11. Creative professionals and enthusiasts care about fully calibrated, accurate colors because it helps to make sure colors remain consistent from the beginning to the end of their projects. Auto color management on SDR (standard dynamic range) displays in Windows 11 provides system-level color management to ensure that colors across Windows apps appear accurately and consistently on supported displays—whether the apps are color-managed or not. Auto color management also helps new and updated apps render more colors with greater accuracy. This provides extra detail and fewer color artifacts (for example, in gradients...
System
Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval. The built-in Administrator is not protected by a password by default, but you can add a password to the account to help prevent unauthorized users from signing in to the account. The built-in "Administrator" account is basically the same as a normal administrator account with UAC turned off. The Administrator account can create other local users, assign user rights, and assign permissions. The Administrator...
Accounts
Rearrange Quick Access Folders in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how rearrange quick access folders to any order you want in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Quick access is part of Home in File Explorer (Win+E). Quick access allows you to quickly access and view your pinned folders and frequent folders from within Home in File Explorer, and from the navigation pane of File Explorer when Show all folders is turned off. File Explorer allows you to rearrange quick access folders to any order you like in the navigation pane. The order you rearrange Quick access folders to will show in both the navigation pane and Quick access group in Home. Here's How: 1 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 2 Turn off Show all folders. 3 Drag and drop...
General
Install PowerToys Group Policies in Windows 10 and 11
This tutorial will show you how to download and install the latest administrative templates (ADMX files) that allows you to configure PowerToys using Group Policies in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity. Installing the latest administrative templates (ADMX files) for PowerToys will add policies to the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) in Windows to configure PowerToys with. You will find the policies under Administrative Templates > Microsoft PowerToys in both the Computer Configuration and User Configuration folders. If both settings are configured, the setting in Computer Configuration takes precedence...
Apps
Move Favorites into Different Folder in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to organize favorites by moving favorite(s) and folder(s) into a different folder in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Occasionally, you may want or need to move folder(s) and/or favorite(s) into a different folder to update how they are organized. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and move favorites, then any moved favorites will automatically sync and get moved on all devices you sign in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account with sync favorites turned on. Option...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off DLNA media streaming for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turn on media streaming, your current network profile and firewall settings will be modified. You should only turn on media streaming on networks that you trust, such as home or work networks. Option One: Turn On DLNA Media Streaming for Current User Option Two: Turn Off DLNA Media Streaming for Current...
Network and Internet
Arrange Favorites Alphabetically in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to organize your favorites in alphabetical order in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. You can use Sort by name to arrange favorites inside a selected folder in alphabetical order. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/organize-favorites-in-microsoft-edge-9a8e9b8a-ce39-c492-f91e-adbb19b87909 If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and sort by name your favorites, then favorites will automatically sync and also get sorted by name on all devices you sign in to...
Browsers and Mail
Run Troubleshooters in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to manually run troubleshooters to find and fix many common problems in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes troubleshooters to help you solve problems with your PC. Troubleshooters are listed in the "C:\Windows\diagnostics\index" folder. Notice: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deprecation-of-microsoft-support-diagnostic-tool-msdt-and-msdt-troubleshooters-0c5ac9a2-1600-4539-b9d0-069e71f9040a https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/deprecated-features-resources#redirected-msdt-troubleshooters As part of the deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT Troubleshooters, Microsoft has begun redirecting some of the troubleshooters found under Settings > System >...
System
Complete List of Rundll32 Commands in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you a complete list of rundll32 commands that can be used to create shortcuts of or directly open various dialogs and wizards in Windows 11. Rundll32 loads and runs 32-bit dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that can be used for directly invoking specified functions. You can create a shortcut using a rundll32 command in the table below that you can Pin to Start, Pin to taskbar, or use where you want. You can press the Ctrl + F keys to search the table below. Function Rundll32 command About WindowsRundll32.exe shell32.dll,ShellAbout Add Network Location WizardRundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll Add a deviceRundll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL AddPrinter Add Standard...
General
Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) to enable S3 support on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for flexibility in component selection...
System
Remove Duplicate Favorites in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to quickly remove all duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge at once for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. You can organize these favorites into folders how you like. Instead of manually searching and removing any duplicate favorites in Microsoft Edge, you can use the Remove duplicate favorites setting to remove them all at once. When you choose to Remove duplicate favorites, any duplicate favorites with the same name and URL found inside the same folder will be automatically removed leaving only one favorite. If favorites with the same name and URL are not in the same folder, they will not be...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Generative Fill in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Generative Fill feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities. With generative fill, you can make edits and additions with just a few words while maintaining the existing art style of your project. Whether you’re a...
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