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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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How to enable and disable SafeSearch
SafeSearch is your first line of defense against any spicy, misleading, or otherwise dangerous content in search results. Knowing how to enable and disable SafeSearch could be the difference between browsing safely or stumbling on inappropriate content during a meeting. Below, we’ll explore the dangers of disabling SafeSearch and how to toggle it on or off on desktop and mobile.…
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Bluesky Has Trending Topics Now (But You Can Disable Them)
As a holiday treat, Bluesky is finally adding trending topics to its site and app, although they’re currently in beta. The feature is a Twitter (now X) classic and has been on Threads for about nine months, so it’s a no-brainer for any new social media site trying to play catch up. However, Bluesky’s implementation is a bit clever—it lets…
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Hackers exploit DoS flaw to disable Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Palo Alto Networks is warning that hackers are exploiting the CVE-2024-3393 denial of service vulnerability to disable firewall protections by forcing it to reboot. Leveraging the security issue repeatedly, however, causes the device to enter maintenance mode and manual intervention is required to restore it to normal operations. “A Denial of Service vulnerability in the DNS Security feature of Palo Alto…
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How to enable, disable, and configure AutoPlay in Windows 11
Are you tired of the constant pop-ups asking you to choose what happens every time you plug in a USB drive or insert a memory card into your Windows 11 PC? They’re managed by a feature named AutoPlay, which can either be a reliable friend or persistent annoyance, depending on how you configure it. In this guide, I share how…
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How to Disable Antivirus Software
Antivirus software plays a crucial role in protecting our computers from malware, viruses, and other cyber threats. However, there are certain situations where temporarily turning off your antivirus program is necessary. Whether you’re installing new software that conflicts with your antivirus, troubleshooting system issues, or running specific programs that require it, knowing how to safely disable your antivirus can be…
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How to disable Recall (AI timeline) on Windows 11
To disable Recall on Windows 11, open Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots and turn off the “Save snapshots” toggle switch. It’s also possible to disable Windows Recall AI through the Registry or Group Policy Editor. UPDATED 11/26/2024: On Windows 11 24H2, you can disable the Recall feature completely or temporarily, and in this guide, I will…
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