Category: settings

Manage Your Microsoft Account in Windows 11

If you use a Microsoft Account with your Windows 11 PC, it’s possible to manage that account directly from the Settings panel on the desktop. When you open Settings, click Accounts in the left panel and you will see options and details for your Microsoft Account. These…

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Rename Your PCs to Better Identify Them in Windows 10

When you install Windows on a PC, or purchase a new PC it will have an obscure name such as Desktop-DS0VFGI which might not cause any problems if you only have a single PC, but if you need to manage multiple devices on a network, or…

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Control and Manage Notifications in Windows 10

If you get annoyed by the frequency and intrusiveness of popup notifications on the Windows desktop, it’s easy to control them or silence them altogether. When a notification arrives, either as a popup on the desktop, or within the action centre, mouse over it and…

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Control How Windows Updates are Delivered in Windows 10

Windows Updates can be annoying, especially if you have a low-bandwidth Internet connection. Fortunately Windows 10 includes controls to help you manage how you receive updates on your PCs, and from where they come. Opening Settings and navigating to Update & Security and then Delivery Optimisation is…

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Configure Spatial Sound in Windows 10

Windows includes a Spatial Sound feature that can add an extra-immersive, surround feel to audio on your PC, especially when using headphones. It’s very easy to use as well. All you need to do to activate (or deactivate) it is to open Settings and then navigate…

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Use Dark Mode in Windows 10

Windows includes a Dark Mode that can be used throughout both the operating system and in compatible apps, and it’s very easy to use. It’s activated by a simple button in Settings. Open the Settings app and navigate to Personalisation and then Colours. You will see a Choose your…

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Get the Best from, and Manage System Tray Icons in Windows 10

The Windows desktop Taskbar System Tray is much more useful than just some place where some of your apps put launch icons. You can actually use these icons to get quick access to Windows settings and features, and to get live information from your installed apps. …

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Display App Information on the Lock Screen in Windows 10

The lock screen on your Windows 10 PC is much more than a place that hides your desktop from prying eyes when you’re away. It can provide useful information to help you get working again more quickly and effectively. To achieve this, from the Start…

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Sync your Windows Settings Between Different PCs in Windows 10

If you use more than one Windows PC, laptop, or tablet with wither a Microsoft Account or an Azure AD or Office 365 account, they can automatically synchronise settings such as your personalisation and desktop wallpaper choices, Internet favourites and passwords (in the Microsoft Edge…

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Manage User Account types in Windows 10

If more than one person uses a PC, laptop, or tablet in your home you could find yourself in a situation where either they need to install software, or perhaps a third-party update, and find they cannot do so because they don’t have permission, or…

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