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Share Wi-Fi Password with QR Code in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share Wi-Fi Password with QR Code in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to generate a QR code to easily share a Wi-Fi connection on your Windows 11 PC with other devices. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, a QR code is now available in Wi-Fi Settings to make it easy to share with others to connect. Here's...
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Share Mobile Hotspot Password with QR Code in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share Mobile Hotspot Password with QR Code in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to generate a QR code to easily share the mobile hotspot connection on your Windows 11 PC with other devices. You can turn your Windows PC into a mobile hotspot by sharing your Internet connection with other devices over Wi-Fi. You can share a Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection. If your PC has a cellular data connection and you share it, it will use data from your data plan. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, a QR code is now available in Settings when you set up a mobile hotspot to share your network connection. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Mobile hotspot on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Mobile...
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Add or Remove Network in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove Network in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Network in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 shows the Network icon in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. This makes it easy to browse your local network. If you prefer not to have Network show in the navigation pane of File Explorer, you can remove it. If you turn on Show all folders in the navigation pane, Network will always show in the navigation pane. This will not remove the Network icon from the older Open and Save as type common item dialog boxes like below. If wanted, you can manually change the places bar items in common dialog boxes to remove Network from them. Option One: Add or Remove Network in Navigation...
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Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Modern Standby in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Modern Standby in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable network connectivity during Modern Standby while on battery and/or plugged in 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...
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Add Shared Printer in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add Shared Printer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a printer shared by another PC on the same network to your Windows 11 PC. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can share your printer with many PCs on your network. To share a printer from the PC that the printer is connected to (the primary PC) with secondary PCs that the printer is not connected to, you must set up sharing settings for the printer, connect the printer to the primary PC (either wirelessly or by using a USB cable), and then turn on the printer. Also make sure the primary PC is turned on, connected to the printer, and connected to the network. It is required to share the printer connected to a PC before other PCs on the same network are able to add and use the shared printer. You...
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Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User in Folder Options Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User using REG file Option Three: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for All Users using REG file EXAMPLE: "Give access to" context...
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Turn On or Off AutoSwitch for Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off AutoSwitch for Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off autoSwitch for Wi-Fi networks set to connect automatically when in range on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. If you turn on connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network, Windows will automatically connect to this Wi-Fi network when in range based on priority order. The autoSwitch parameter controls the roaming behavior of an auto-connected Wi-Fi network when a more preferred connect automatically Wi-Fi...
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Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the type of network your PC is connected to as a domain, public, or private location for all users in Windows 11. A network location identifies the type of network that a PC is connected to with a network adapter and automatically sets the appropriate Windows Defender Firewall settings for that location. By default, the first time you connect to a new network (wired or wireless), you will be prompted "Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network?" by the Network Location wizard. Turning on this setting prepares your PC for sharing files and devices on a network. Based on the network location you choose, Windows will automatically assign a network...
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Change Network Adapter Interface Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Network Adapter Interface Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the network adapter interface connection priority order in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A metric is a value that's assigned to an IP route for a particular network adapter interface. It identifies the cost that's associated with using that route. Windows uses the Automatic Metric feature by default to make connection decisions based on link speed of available Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and mobile broadband interfaces. The metric can also be manually configured to assign a specific metric. The Automatic Metric feature is configured independently for...
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Change Wi-Fi Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Wi-Fi Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the connection priority order of Wi-Fi network profiles in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network in "Manage known networks". The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this...
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Share Printer over Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share Printer over Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to share or stop sharing a printer connected to your Windows 11 PC with other PCs on the same network. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can share your printer with many PCs on your network. To share a printer from the PC that the printer is connected to (the primary PC) with secondary PCs that the printer is not connected to, you must set up sharing settings for the printer, connect the printer to the primary PC (either wirelessly or by using a USB cable), and then turn on the printer. Also make sure the primary PC is turned on, connected to the printer, and connected to the network. It is required to share the printer connected to your PC before other PCs on the same network are able to add the shared...
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Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Network and Internet Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset network adapters in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A network reset will remove and reinstall all your network adapters, and set other networking components back to their original factory settings. You might need to reinstall other networking software afterwards, such as VPN client software or virtual switches. Resetting your network adapters may help fix network connection issues. You must be signed in as an administrator to reset network adapters. Option One: Reset All Network Adapters in Settings Option Two: Reset All Network Adapters using Command...
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