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How to turn on or off the ‘Recommended’ tab on File Explorer for Windows 11
The “Recommended” section on File Explorer’s Home has been designed to provide quick access to files that Windows 11 thinks you’ll need based on your recent activities. To enable the feature, open “Folder Options” on File Explorer, and turn on “Show recommended section” and “Include account-based insights, recent, favorites, and recommended files.” You can also turn off the previously mentioned…
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How to show battery percentage in Taskbar on Windows 10
You’ve probably noticed the battery icon in the Taskbar on your Windows 10 laptop or tablet. This visual element lets you know when your device is running on AC power and how much battery life is left at a glance. However, to see the exact percentage of remaining battery life, you have to click the icon. While this works fine,…
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How to enable Sudo on Windows 11
To enable sudo on Windows 11, open Settings > System > For developers, turn on “Enable sudo,” and choose the “Inline” option. You can also open Command Prompt or PowerShell (admin) and run the “sudo config –enable normal” command. On Windows 11, it’s now possible to enable “sudo,” and in this guide, I will outline the steps to complete this…
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Windows 11 24H2 will force upgrade PCs on versions 23H2, 22H2
Microsoft has commenced the force upgrade of Windows 11 24H2 on eligible devices running versions 23H2 and 22H2. Although the “2024 Update” was originally released on October 1, 2024, the update was an optional install for compatible devices. However, starting January 21, 2025, the company started the automatic rollout phase to version 24H2 through the “Windows Update” settings. The dashboard…
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How to enable ‘Administrator Protection’ security feature on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can now enable the “Administrator Protection” feature to add an extra layer of security when running apps requiring elevation, and in this guide, I will explain the steps to configure this feature through Windows Security and Group Policy. What is Administrator Protection? Administrator Protection is a security feature on Windows 11 designed to enhance the security…
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This Tool Automatically Syncs Files Between My Linux and Windows PC
Summary Seamlessly sync files between Windows and Linux without cloud reliance using Syncthing. Install and set up Syncthing on Windows and Linux for secure file sharing. Syncthing requires both systems to be online for file synchronization to work. Tired of manually copying files between operating systems or relying on cloud storage? Here’s how I use Syncthing to seamlessly sync files…
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Microsoft starts testing an AI-based search engine in Windows 11 – Computerworld
Windows Insiders can now download a new beta version of Windows 11 that offers support for Microsoft’s new search engine based on artificial intelligence (AI); that means, among other things, it is possible to use natural language when performing a search. For now, search functions are limited to finding images and documents in jpg, png, pdf, txt and xls formats.…
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4 Ways to uninstall drivers on Windows 11
To uninstall drivers on Windows 11, open Device Manager, right-click the driver, and choose “Uninstall device.” Alternatively, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the device driver, and click “Uninstall.” You can also open Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program, select the component to remove, and click “Uninstall.” Finally, you can also remove some drivers using the…
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What is Semantic Indexing? Windows 11 AI in Search explained.
Windows 11 now uses Semantic Indexing to improve the Windows Search feature across the File Explorer, Taskbar, and Start menu using AI. In this guide, I’ll answer everything you need to know about this feature. What’s Semantic Indexing on Windows 11? Semantic Indexing is a technique that enhances how your computer’s files are indexed and searched. By leveraging AI, particularly…
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Enable and use Studio Effects on Windows 11
To enable the Windows Studio Effects, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras, click on the device from the “Connected cameras” section, and configure the supported studio effects. Windows 11 has six main effects, including automatic framing, background blur, eye contact, voice focus, portrait light, and creative filters. These features require specific hardware (such as an NPU), and not…
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