This tutorial will show you how to adjust the left and right channel audio volume balance level of a sound output device in Windows 11.
The default audio playback device is the device that Windows uses to output (play) sound. This can be speakers, headphones, Bluetooth headset, or other audio devices connected or built-in to your computer.
Sometimes you may notice unbalanced volume levels in the left and right channels of a sound output device, and may need to manually adjust the left and right volume balance level until it sounds best to you.
Option One: Adjust Left and Right Volume Balance Level of Sound Output Device in Settings
Option Two: Adjust Left and Right Volume Balance Level of Sound Output Device in Control Panel...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to rename a sound output device in Windows 11.
The default audio playback device is the device that Windows uses to output (play) sound. This can be speakers, headphones, Bluetooth headset, or other audio devices connected or built-in to your computer.
If you don't like the default name given to a sound output device or have more than one device with the same or similar name, you can easily rename it to any name you want to display for the device in Windows 11.
Option One: Rename Sound Output Device in Settings
Option Two: Rename Sound Output Device in Control Panel
EXAMPLE: Sound output devices in Quick Settings
Rename Sound Output Device in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable a sound output device in Windows 11.
The default audio playback device is the device that Windows uses to output (play) sound. This can be speakers, headphones, Bluetooth headset, or other audio devices connected or built-in to your computer.
You can enable and disable sound output devices on demand in Windows 11. This can be handy if say you don't want a sound output device to show in Quick Settings.
Option One: Enable or Disable Sound Output Device in Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Sound Output Device in Control Panel
Option Three: Enable or Disable Sound Output Device in Device Manager
EXAMPLE: Sound output devices in Quick Settings
Enable or Disable Sound...
This tutorial will show you how to hide specific drive(s) from showing in File Explorer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can hide one or more drives to prevent them from showing in File Explorer < This PC and navigation pane, and still be able to open and access the hidden drive.
Hidden drives do not lose their assigned drive letter.
You will still be able to manually open and access hidden drives using any of the usual methods like below:
Typing the drive letter (ex: "F:") into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter.
Right click on the drive in Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc), and click/tap on Open.
Windows Terminal, Command Prompt, or PowerShell
You must be signed in as an administrator to hide and unhide...
This tutorial will show you how to display the full path in the title bar of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
File Explorer shows only the name of the currently open folder or drive in the title bar by default.
In the new File Explorer with tabs, the folder name or full path will now display on the tab. Displaying the full path on the tab becomes troublesome when the path is longer than the tab can show, but you can hover the pointer on the tab to see the full path as a pop-up.
Option One: Turn On or Off Display Full Path in Title Bar of File Explorer in Folder Options
Option Two: Turn On or Off Display Full Path in Title Bar of File Explorer in Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Display Full Path in Title Bar of...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable use pen to directly handwrite into text fields for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 23481 (Dev) build 22631.2050 (Beta), and build 25926 (Canary), Windows Ink is being modernized to allow users to enable inking directly onto edit fields with Shell Handwriting. Shell Handwriting allows you to use your pen and handwriting to directly enter text into text fields when it's supported. The goal with Windows Ink is to let users use their pen and handwrite anywhere they can type on their Windows device.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.2271 (Beta), the Windows Ink improvements introduced with Build 22631.2050 that enabled inking directly onto edit fields is...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable virtual memory paging file encryption in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A paging file (aka: "page file" and "virtual memory") enables the system to remove infrequently accessed modified data from physical memory to let the system use physical memory more efficiently for more frequently accessed data. Windows also uses the page file to store data when physical memory (RAM) is full.
Encrypting the page file prevents malicious users from reading data that has been paged to disk, but also adds processing overhead for filesystem operations.
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-admx-filesys#admx-filesys-enablepagefileencryption
You must be...
This tutorial will show you how to change the settings of a power plan to customize how you want in Windows 11.
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme.
Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme.
Windows 11 includes the following power plans by default:
Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your Power Mode.
Power saver = Saves...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable cellular data roaming in Windows 11.
Some Windows 11 devices have a SIM card or eSIM in them that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal.
If your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a SIM card or eSIM, you can still connect to a cellular network by plugging in an external cellular device (also called a cellular modem or mobile broadband device). Either way, you must have a data plan from a mobile operator (ex: AT&T, T-Mobile, etc...) to connect.
Data roaming options determines if your cellular data connection stays on when your Windows 11 device is outside your mobile operator's network. To help prevent data...
This tutorial will show you how to add Safe Mode to the boot options menu in Windows 11.
Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.
There are three different versions of safe mode:
Safe Mode: Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services without an Internet connection.
Safe Mode with Networking: Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use cellular whenever Wi-Fi is poor in Windows 11.
Some Windows 11 devices have a SIM card or eSIM in them that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal.
If your Windows 11 device doesn’t have a SIM card or eSIM, you can still connect to a cellular network by plugging in an external cellular device (also called a cellular modem or mobile broadband device). Either way, you must have a data plan from a mobile operator (ex: AT&T, T-Mobile, etc...) to connect.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/cellular-settings-in-windows-905568ff-7f31-3013-efc7-3f396ac92cd7
Starting with Windows 11 version...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Shut down on the power menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A shut down closes all apps, signs out all users, and turn your PC off completely.
Shut down is available in the power options menu by default in Windows 11, but you can remove Shut down from the power menu if wanted.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hideshutdown
You must be signed in as administrator to add or remove Shut down on the power menu.
Removing Shut down from the power menu will not disable using other available options to shut down the computer.
EXAMPLE: Shut down on power menu
Here's How:
1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below...
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