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How to enable or disable WinRE on Windows 11, 10
On Windows 11 (and 10), you can enable or disable the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) as needed, and in this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to configure this feature. WinRE is an essential system component designed to help troubleshoot and repair issues that may prevent Windows from booting correctly. When your computer encounters problems, accessing WinRE allows you…
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How to disable driver signature enforcement on Windows 11
UPDATED 3/24/2025: On Windows 11, you can disable “driver signature enforcement” to install unsigned drivers through the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This security feature ensures that only drivers signed by Microsoft are permitted, safeguarding system integrity. While it’s recommended to verify the integrity and publisher of any driver to prevent potential system instability or security risks, there are scenarios where…
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How to disable ‘Let’s finish setting up your device’ with ‘Remind me in 3 days’ prompt on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can stop the system from showing the “Let’s finish setting up your device” page at login, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this process. Sometimes, after installing an update or restarting the computer, Windows 11 may show you the “Let’s finish setting up your device” prompt to lure you into using other…
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How to disable automatic updates on Windows 11
To disable Windows 11 automatic updates, open Settings > Windows Update, and click the “Pause for 1 week” button to disable updates. To prevent updates from downloading automatically, open Group Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update, open the “Configure Automatic Updates” policy and disable it. On Windows 11 Home, you can use the…
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How to disable Fast Startup on Windows 11, 10
To disable Fast Startup on Windows 11, open Control Panel System > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power button does, click on “Change settings that are currently unavailable,” turn off “Fast Startup,” and click “Save.” Alternatively, open Command Prompt (admin) and run the “powercfg /h off” command to turn off Fast Startup. It’s also possible to disable…
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How to disable Rewrite AI in Notepad for Windows 11
If you’re using Notepad on Windows 11, you might have noticed the “Rewrite” feature next to the Microsoft account menu. This tool lets you rephrase selected text and adjust its tone and length using cloud-based AI. While it aims to enhance usability, some users find it unnecessary for a simple text editor like Notepad. Additionally, using this feature requires signing…
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How to change or disable Lock Screen widgets on Windows 11
On Windows 11, Microsoft now allows users to personalize the widgets displayed on the Lock Screen. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to configure this new setting. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4870, Microsoft has revamped the Lock Screen experience, introducing a new option to select which widgets appear before signing in. Previously, the system automatically displayed…
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How to enable or disable Start menu mobile sidebar on Windows 11
On Windows 11, the Start menu includes a sidebar that brings quick access to your phone’s battery status, notifications, messages, calls, and pictures, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to turn the feature on or off. What’s the mobile sidebar? Microsoft has not assigned an official name to the Start menu’s mobile integration sidebar on Windows 11.…
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How to Disable Multitasking on an iPad
Quick Links How to Disable iPad Multitasking Features Understanding iPad Multitasking Settings (And What They Do) Summary Disable multitasking settings on iPadOS 17 and above in Settings under Multitasking & Gestures. Multitasking features like Split View and Slide Over or Stage Manager can be enabled and then disabled for particular workflows that benefit from them. Selectively disable gesture-based multitasking, including…
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How to Disable IPv6 on Linux
IPv6 offers a much larger addressing scheme than IPv4, which is one of the many reasons it was developed. However, I have seen rare instances in which IPv6 has caused network problems. Since some hardware doesn’t take advantage of IPv6 (and some admins might be working with IPv4), a temporary and easy solution is to disable IPv6. The protocol can…
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