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Start Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to start getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC. Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/ https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/03/06/whats-coming-for-the-windows-insider-program-in-2023/ https://insider.windows.com/en-us/preview-windows...
Windows Update
Turn On or Off Content Adaptive Brightness Control in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) for all users in Windows 11. Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. Some Windows 11 PCs can automatically adjust the screen brightness and contrast based on content that’s displayed on your built-in screen. For example, if you’re watching a video that has a dark scene, followed by a brighter scene (for example, one that shows a bright sunny day), the brightness and contrast may change. This is normal. Content adaptive brightness control (CABC) provides ideal brightness and contrast levels, while saving power and providing longer battery life at the same time. If these sudden...
System
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...
Network and Internet
Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows. OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user’s name associated with the account. Known Windows folders which are available by default in...
General
Change Power Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how change the power mode for your account in Windows 11. Power mode allows you to optimize your Windows 11 device based on power use and performance. Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 11 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best performance, or a balance between the two. You can choose between the Best Power Efficiency, Balanced (default), or Best Performance power mode. Best power efficiency = Saves power by reducing PC performance and screen brightness. If you're using a laptop, this mode can help you get the most from a single battery charge. Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power...
System
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 SSID 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...
Network and Internet
Change Super Drag and Drop New Tab Open Mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change opening the new tab in the foreground or background when using Super Drag Drop in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary, Beta, and Dev versions, you can enable the Super Drag and Drop feature that allows you to drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the same page to make it easier and faster to open the url in a new tab or search the text by Bing or default search engine in a new tab. If you enable and turn on the Super Drag and Drop feature in Microsoft Edge, you can change the new tab open mode to either Open in foreground tab or Open in background tab (default). Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Click/tap...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Super Drag and Drop in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Super Drag Drop feature in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default in Microsoft Edge, you can drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the address bar or title bar to make the url open in a new tab or search the text by default search engine in a new tab. Starting in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary, Beta, and Dev versions, you can enable the Super Drag and Drop feature that allows you to drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the same page to make it easier and faster to open the url in a new tab or search the text by Bing or default search engine in a new tab. Option One: Turn On or Off Super Drag and Drop in...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Bypass Enhanced Security Mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing site exceptions to bypass enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft Edge offers Enhance your security on the web, an optional browsing mode that provides an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites. Enhanced security in Microsoft Edge helps safeguard against memory-related vulnerabilities by disabling just-in-time...
Browsers and Mail
Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum number of items that can display in Jump Lists for your account or all users in Windows 11. Jump Lists are available when you right click on an app on the taskbar or Start Menu that supports having a jump list. Jump Lists are lists of app specific tasks or items you can quickly open or get to for every day usage. Jump Lists can include pinned items, recent items, frequent items, tasks, and/or websites. Windows 11 will display up to a maximum of 13 items in Jump Lists by default. Option One: Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists for Current User Option Two: Change Maximum Number of Items in Jump Lists for All Users EXAMPLE: Jump Lists from taskbar and Start menu > All...
Personalization
Find Printer Share Name in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the share name of a shared printed connected to a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC so other computers on the same network can add the shared printer. 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...
Devices
Change Closed Caption Style in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the caption style for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft introduced a new feature called Live Captions starting with Windows 11 build 22557. Live captions will help everyone, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, better understand audio by viewing captions of spoken content. Captions are automatically generated on-device from any content with audio. Captions can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen, or in a floating window. The caption window can be resized, and caption appearance can be personalized by applying or customizing a caption style. Microphone audio can be included, which can be helpful during in-person conversations. Windows lets you customize things like...
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