Category: Windows 11

This article will show you four ways to change the lock screen background image in Windows 11. If you find the default lock screen wallpaper in Windows 11 a little boring, here is how you add a personal touch with custom images, slideshows, and Windows Spotlight. Continue reading "How to Change Lock Screen Background Image in Windows 11"

Not so long ago, Microsoft announced a brand-new media application for Windows 11. Although the classic Windows Media Player will remain in Windows 11 for some time, Microsoft wants to attract users to the new app by offering a couple of modern touches and features (hey, there is a new fluent icon). The latest update for the new Media Player also brings more customization options. Continue reading "The new Media Player in Windows 11 gets more customization options"

It did not take too long for Microsoft to release the first feature update for Windows 10 back in 2015. Windows 10 1511 arrived just a couple of months after the initial Windows 10 launch in late July 2015. The update was focused on polishing the first release and addressing minor inconveniences. Now Microsoft is on track to repeat the same with Windows 11. Continue reading "Sun Valley 2: The first Windows 11 feature update will focus on missing features"

In this post, we will see how to check HDR support, and how to enable HDR in Windows 11. HDR or high dynamic range is a screen technology that allows a display to show more details in extremely bright and dark scenes. Besides, it significantly raises the peak brightness in games or movies for a more immersive experience. HDR-compatible monitors and TVs also can render more rich and contrasty colors. Continue reading "How to Enable HDR in Windows 11"

Microsoft has confirmed another issue in the latest version of Windows. A bug is causing some apps on Windows 11 to have a damage color pallete with some HDR monitors. Most affected apps are image editors, but the bug can cause issues with other apps as well. Continue reading "Microsoft has confirmed HDR color issues in Windows 11"

You can disable dragging of maximized Windows in Windows 11, so it won't accidentally restore down or move to another desktop or screen. By default, you can drag any maximized window down from the title bar, and it will restore its original size. Continue reading "How to Disable Dragging of Maximized Windows in Windows 11"

This post will show you how to hide Office.com files from Quick Access in File Explorer. By default in Windows 10 and Windows 11, File Explorer opens to the Quick Access section. There you can see all the recent files and user folders on your computer. The Quick Access section also includes cloud files the user has opened or created in Office Online (Office.com).

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Here's how to uninstall updates in Windows 11. This post will show you four different methods that you can use if a recent update is causing software malfunction for your computer. Continue reading "How to Uninstall Updates in Windows 11"

Here's how to change the Windows 11 default console app to Windows Terminal or Command Prompt. The default console is a host app that opens when you launch a command line software, such as diskpart or sfc. Continue reading "Windows 11: Change Console to Windows Terminal or Command Prompt"