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Enable or Disable Advanced Bluetooth Devices Discovery in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Advanced Bluetooth Devices Discovery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to choose Default or Advanced Bluetooth devices discovery for your account in Windows 11. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. When adding a Bluetooth device, Default lets you connect common accessories. You can choose Advanced to see all types of devices. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), when discovering available Bluetooth devices to connect to, Windows filters out device classes that are uncommon. If you wish to override this filter and see all nearby devices available to pair can do so by choosing “Advanced” for the “Bluetooth devices discovery” setting. Starting...
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Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11. 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. You can choose to have Windows connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network when it's within range and Wi-Fi is turned on. Option One: Turn On Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network when Connect To Option Two: Turn Off Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network when Disconnect Option Three: Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network in...
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See List of All Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

Network and Internet See List of All Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to view a list of all known Wi-Fi network profiles configured on the system in Windows 11. 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. Option One: See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Settings Option Two: See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles using Command See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Wi-Fi on the right side. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on...
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Change Workgroup in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Workgroup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the workgroup on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC to join an existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. When you connect to a network, Windows automatically creates a new workgroup and gives it the name WORKGROUP by default. You can join any existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. Workgroups provide a basis for file and printer sharing, but a workgroup doesn't actually set up sharing for you. A workgroup is a group of PCs connected to a local area network on the same subnet that share resources, such as printers and files. Each PC that is a member of the same workgroup can access the resources being shared by the others, and can share its own resources. All PCs are...
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Add Wi-Fi Network Profile without Connecting in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add Wi-Fi Network Profile without Connecting in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually add a Wi-Fi network profile without connecting to it in 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. 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 specific Wi-Fi network. Sometimes you may need or want to add a Wi-Fi network profile without connecting to it right now so you can connect to that Wi-Fi...
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Change Wi-Fi Network Profile Connection and Security Settings in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Wi-Fi Network Profile Connection and Security Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the connection and security settings of an existing known Wi-Fi network profile in 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. 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 specific Wi-Fi network. Sometimes you may need to update or change connection and security settings of an existing known Wi-Fi network...
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Add or Remove Sharing tab in Drive and Folder Properties in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove Sharing tab in Drive and Folder Properties in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Sharing tab from drive and folder properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a drive or folder and click/tap on Properties to see a Sharing tab. The Sharing tab in the properties of a folder or drive allows you to manage file sharing over a network in Windows to share files and folders on your computer with other users over a private or public network in your workgroup or domain. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Sharing tab from drive and folder properties. The Sharing tab requires the Server (LanmanServer) service to be enabled, running, and set to Automatic. EXAMPLE: Sharing tab in drive and folder Properties...
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Add or Remove Network Icon on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove Network Icon on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show how to add or remove the Network icon on the sign-in screens for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Network icon on the sign-in screen can allow users to change the network connectivity state of the computer without having to sign in to Windows. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Network icon on the sign-in screen. Option One: Add or Remove Network Icon on Sign-in Screen in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Add or Remove Network Icon on Sign-in Screen using REG file EXAMPLE: Network icon on sign-in screen Add or Remove Network Icon on Sign-in Screen in Local Group Policy Editor The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10/11 Pro...
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Stop Sharing OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11

Network and Internet Stop Sharing OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to stop sharing files and folders from your OneDrive in Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. The files on your OneDrive are private until you share them...
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Share OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11

Network and Internet Share OneDrive Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to share files and folders from your OneDrive in Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. The files on your OneDrive are private until you share them. You can...
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Flush DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 11

Network and Internet Flush DNS Resolver Cache in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to flush your DNS resolver cache in Windows 11, Windows10, Microsoft Edge, and Google Chrome. A DNS (Domain Name System) resolver cache is a temporary database, maintained by Windows, that contains records of all your recent visits and attempted visits to websites and other Internet domains. The Internet relies on the Domain Name System (DNS) to maintain an index of all public websites and their corresponding IP addresses. Every time a user visits a website by its name (such as "tenforums.com"), the user's web browser initiates a request out to the Internet, but this request cannot be completed until the website name is converted into an IP address. This conversion process is called name resolution and...
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Enable or Disable Wake on LAN (WOL) in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Wake on LAN (WOL) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Wake on LAN (WOL) for network adapters in Windows 11. The Wake on LAN (WOL) feature wakes the computer from a low power state when a network adapter detects a WOL event such as a magic packet sent over the network. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/wake-on-lan-feature https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/network/low-power-for-wake-on-lan https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000059062/ethernet-products/intel-killer-ethernet-products.html You may need to disable Fast Startup for the Wake on LAN feature to work. You...
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