Here's how to open HEIC and HEVC files in Windows 11, which the operating system can't handle by default. Despite the growing popularity of HEIC (high-efficiency image compression) and HEVC (high-efficiency video compression) formats, Windows cannot open and process those files without additional software (codecs).
Category: Windows 11
How to Repair Windows 11 with SFC and DISM
If your operating system doesn't work properly, you can repair Windows 11 with SFC and DISM. These are two now-classic tools that are familiar to many advanced users. Here is how to use them.
How to reset Windows 11
This post will show you how to reset Windows 11. Resetting a Windows 11 PC might help you fix annoying errors or issues that otherwise refuse to go. Modern Windows 11 (and Windows 10) versions do not require clean installation.
Microsoft to prohibit bypassing Windows 11 system requirements in WinPE
As you know, Windows 11 has raised the bar for minimum system requirements. Thanks to mandatory TPM 2.0 and Secure boot, huge number of devices are incompatible with the new operating system. Microsoft has already explained several times why this decision was made, but it seems that that wasn't enough to reduce the degree of users dissatisfaction.
Windows 11 Add or Remove Startup Apps
Here's how to add or remove startup apps in Windows 11 in order to manage startup items. The more apps you have in the autostart, the longer it takes for the operating system to prepare your work space, Desktop, and shortcuts.
Microsoft confirms all Windows 11 SKUs will ship with light mode by default
Recently, Microsoft made a somewhat weird statement regarding default looks in some Windows 11 SKUs. During the Inspire 2021 event, the company revealed that it plans to ship commercial Windows 11 editions with dark mode and consumer SKUs with light mode by default. Microsoft said that it wants to give users' eyes "a rest" by using dark mode out-of-box.
How to Open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11
In this post, we will review all possible ways to open Local Group Policy Editor in Windows 11. This tool is a single user interface that allows changing all the settings of Local Group Policy objects available in the operating system.
Windows 11 Change Display Brightness with 9 methods
This post will show you how to change the display brightness in Windows 11 using one of the available nine methods. You may need to occasionally adjust the brightness level of your monitor or built-in display. All portable devices allow changing the brightness level, and some external screens too.
Windows 11 Check for Store App Updates
You can quickly check for Store app updates in Windows 11. The latest OS from Redmond features a new redesigned Microsoft Store app. Besides the new look, it also notable for hosting classic apps along with now-traditional UWP apps. It is a great way to discover new content and software.
Windows 11 Remove Cortana for Current or All Users
Here is how you can remove Cortana in Windows 11 in case you do not like the digital assistant from Microsoft. Unlike many other stock apps in Windows 11, which you can easily remove as any other program, Microsoft does not allow uninstalling Cortana. Even though the company no longer tries to force people to use Cortana, the app remains tied to Windows 10 and Windows 11.