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How to change power modes for performance or battery on …
Dec 3, 2024 · On Windows 11, power modes ("power plans" or "power schemes") are collections of settings to manage a device's power usage.The system, by default, uses the "balanced" …
How to create full backup of your Windows 11 PC
Nov 1, 2021 · On Windows 11, a full backup is perhaps the best way to protect the installation and your files against hardware failure, upgrade problems, malware attacks, file corruption, and more.
How to show the desktop on Windows 11
May 8, 2024 · (Image credit: Mauro Huculak) (Optional) Clear the option to disable the feature. Once you complete the steps, click the button in the bottom-right corner of the Taskbar, which …
How to disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus on Windows 11
Oct 21, 2022 · Microsoft Defender Antivirus is the default anti-malware solution built into Windows 11 to protect your device and data from viruses, ransomware, spyware, and many other types …
How to screenshot a selected area of the screen on Windows 11
Jun 22, 2024 · On Windows 11, you can take screenshots in multiple ways with different apps.However, the Snipping Tool is perhaps the best option for most users since it includes …
How to get started managing the firewall on Windows 11
Nov 19, 2024 · On Windows 11, the Windows Security app houses the Microsoft Defender Firewall settings to enable or disable the firewall, allow or block apps, change network profiles, …
How to manage power settings on Windows 11
Oct 10, 2024 · In this guide, we'll show you the steps to configure the Windows 11 power settings to increase battery life on your laptop or keep the power usage low when using a desktop …
How to show or hide desktop icons on Windows 11
Mar 15, 2022 · Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central). Click the Apply button.; Click the OK button.; After you complete the steps, the system icons will hide …
How to change DNS settings on your PC running Windows 10
Feb 27, 2024 · The idea of setting up a DNS can seem daunting. But fear not. In this guide, I will show you three methods to change the DNS settings on Windows 10 for more reliable and …