On Windows 11 , the system remaps the Print Screen (Prt Scr) key to the Snipping Tool by default to make it easier to take screenshots. However, if you want to use another app, you will notice that it won’t be able to register the print key on the keyboard, but you can always change … Read more
To safely remove Linux from a dual-boot setup using Windows 11 (or 10), you must first access WinRE to start the device in the UEFI firmware settings and change the boot manager from Linux to Windows. The next step is to boot into Windows, delete the partition containing the Linux installation, and either extend or … Read more
To disable the ‘Recommended’ section from the Start menu, open Settings > Personalization > Start and turn off the “Show recently added apps,” “Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer,” and “Show recommendations for tips, app promotions, and more.” Windows 11 doesn’t include an option to disable the “Recommended” section, nor … Read more
To prevent the Start menu from showing app suggestions on Windows 10, open Settings > Personalization > Start and turn off the “ Occasionally show suggestions in Start” toggle switch. On Windows 10 , the Start menu can show app recommendations from the Microsoft Store based on the app you already used, and in this … Read more
To repair or reset an app on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps , open the app with the “Advanced options” settings, click the “Repair” button, and then click the “Reset” button. Alternatively, you can use the “Get-AppxPackage “App-Name” | Reset-AppxPackage” command in PowerShell. On Windows 11 , when an app isn’t … Read more
Microsoft is implementing a new feature to limit Edge’s RAM usage on Windows devices. It allows you to set how much memory the browser should allocate while gaming or at all times. To manage resource controls, open Microsoft Edge > System and Performance , turn on “Resource controls,” and set the memory limit for the … Read more
The May 2024 update for Windows 11 pushes more ads into the Start menu. The update KB5037771 also rolls out changes for Voices Access and Widgets. This Patch Tuesday Update also pushes fixes and various other changes for existing features. On May 14, 2024, Microsoft begins the rollout of the Windows 11 update KB5037771 as … Read more
To reinstall Windows 11 without losing files, settings, and app, open Settings > System > Recovery , click “Restart now” for the “Fix problems using Windows Update” setting, and click “OK.” To reinstall Windows 11 preserving files but removing apps and settings, open Settings > System > Recovery , click “ Reset PC,” choose “Keep … Read more
To leave the Windows Insider Program, open Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program , click on “Stop getting preview builds,” and turn on the “Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases” toggle switch. Alternatively, you can use a clean installation or the recovery settings if you missed the grace period … Read more
This preview rolls out a new form of advertisement inside the Start menu. In addition, build 22635.3495 rolls out Copilot as an app, adds new Linked Devices settings, and improves Spotlight for desktops. UPDATED 4/15/2024: Microsoft is now pushing the update KB5037000 (build 22635.3495) for Windows 11 in the Beta Channel of the Windows Insider … Read more