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Change DLNA Media Server Name in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of your media library for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11 used as the media server name on allowed devices. 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 turned on DLNA media streaming, your media library name will automatically show as a media server in File Explorer > This PC on all devices you allowed to share you media library with. If you have a local account, your media library name will be the same as your account...
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Add or Remove Media Server in Windows 11 File Explorer
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a media server in File Explorer > This PC for all users in 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 turned on DLNA media streaming, your media library will automatically show as a media server in File Explorer > This PC on all devices you allowed to share you media library with. You can remove a media server someone allowed your Windows device to access if you no longer want this media server to show in your File...
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Allow or Block DLNA Media Streaming Devices in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to allow or block DLNA media streaming devices access to your shared media for your account 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 turned on DLNA media streaming, any media device detected on your network will automatically get added to the allow/block list and default streaming settings will be applied to it. If you remove a media device from the list, it will automatically get added back if detected on your...
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Find Wi-Fi Network Security Key Password in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find and see the security key password of your Wi-Fi network connection 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. 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 forgot your Wi-Fi network password, you can find it on a Windows PC that has a profile for the Wi-Fi network on it, or is currently...
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Remove DLNA Media Streaming Device from List in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove a media device from the media streaming list for 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 turned on DLNA media streaming, any media device detected on your network will automatically get added to the allow/block list and default streaming settings will be applied to it. If you have a media device you no longer use on the list, you can remove it. You must be signed in as an administrator to...
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Use Remote Desktop to Connect to Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to remotely connect to a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You can use Remote Desktop to connect to and control your PC from a remote device by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client (available for Windows, iOS, macOS and Android). When you allow remote connections to your PC, you can use another device to connect to your PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. It is required to have the remote computer you want to connect to turned on, and turn on Remote Desktop to allow Remote Desktop connections to the computer. You will need to know the computer name (ex: "Brink-Spectre") of...
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Add or Remove "Map network drive" and "Disconnect network drive" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Map network drive and Disconnect network drive context menu for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can Map a network drive to access shared files on it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. A mapped network drive has the following characteristics: It has a drive letter assigned like any other partition in your system. It points to a network shared folder on another PC. It points only to resources found on your network. You need to know the user name and password credentials for the network drive (share) to connect to it. You must be signed in as and administrator to add or remove the "Map network drive"...
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Connect to Wireless Display with Miracast in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to wirelessly connect your Windows 11 PC to a TV, projector, another PC, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Miracast is a wireless technology your PC, laptop, or tablet can use to project your screen to wireless TVs, projectors, and streaming media players that also support Miracast. You can use this to share what you’re doing on your PC, present a slide show, or even play your favorite game on a larger screen. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, when casting (WIN + K) from your PC, a Cast icon will appear at the lower-left corner of your taskbar to show you are casting. Clicking the icon will open the Cast Quick Settings where you can quickly stop casting if needed. Starting...
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Find DNS Servers Used in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers used on your Windows 11 device. A DNS (Domain Name System) server is the service that makes it possible for you to open a web browser, type a domain name and load your favorite websites. DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System resolution via the HTTPS protocol. A goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data by man-in-the-middle attacks by using the HTTPS protocol to encrypt the data between the DoH client and the DoH-based DNS resolver. You will have separate IPv4 DNS servers and IPv6 DNS servers assigned or set to the network adapter on your Windows 11...
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Check for eSIM Support in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to quickly check if your Windows 11 device has eSIM support. Some Windows 11 devices support a SIM card and/or eSIM that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal. An eSIM lets you connect to the Internet over a cellular data connection. With an eSIM, you don't need to get a SIM card from your mobile operator, and you can quickly switch between mobile operators and data plans. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-an-esim-to-get-a-cellular-data-connection-on-your-windows-pc-0e255714-f8be-b9ef-9e84-f75b05ed98a3...
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Enable or Disable Bluetooth in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on Bluetooth for all users n Windows 11 and Windows 10. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-connectivity#connectivity-allowbluetooth You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Bluetooth. EXAMPLE: Bluetooth enabled and disabled Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do. Enable Bluetooth This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and...
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Enable or Disable Wi-Fi in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to turn on Wi-Fi for all users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. 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 device. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-wifi#wifi-allowwifi You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Wi-Fi. EXAMPLE: Wi-Fi disabled Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you would like to do. Enable Wi-Fi This is the default setting A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below...
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