Do you get annoyed by the “Let's Finish Setting Up Your Device” screen that pops up every time you turn on or restart your PC with Windows 11? This screen is a feature designed by Microsoft to help you complete your PC setup and get the most out of Windows 11. However, if you feel you don't need this feature, you can turn it off easily. The “Let's Finish Setting Up Your Device” screen usually appears after you install Windows 11 updates and prompts you to enable features like Windows Hello,...
Do you often type in uppercase letters accidentally because you don't realize that the Caps Lock key is active? Do you have trouble seeing the Caps Lock indicator on your keyboard because it's too small or not there at all? Do you want to get visual or audible notifications every time you press the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock key? If your answer is yes to any of the above questions, then this article is for you. In this article, I will show you how to show the Caps Lock indicator on a...
A hard drive is one of the important components of a computer because it functions as a data storage medium. However, not all hard drives sold in the market are new hard drives. There are also used hard drives that are sold at a cheaper price but have a higher risk of damage or data loss. Therefore, before buying a hard drive, you need to know whether the hard drive is new or used. There are several ways you can do to find out a new or used hard drive, either by using software or without...
One feature you can enjoy in Windows 11 is the full-screen mode, which lets you maximize your screen space by hiding unnecessary elements, such as the taskbar, menus, and address bar. Full-screen mode can enhance your experience when using apps, watching videos, playing games, or surfing the web. Full-screen mode can also help you focus on the content you're viewing or working on, without distractions from other things around you. There are several ways to enter full-screen mode in Windows 11,...
Windows 11 allows users to add comments on folders to make it easier to remember the contents of those folders. Comments can contain information such as a folder description, last updated date, or other relevant information. Comments are short texts you can add to folders to provide additional information, notes, or reminders. Comments can help you organize your folders better, especially if you have many folders with similar names or contents. There are several ways to add comments in a...
Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus provided by Microsoft to protect your computer from malware, spyware, ransomware, and other threats. Windows Defender automatically runs in the background and scans your files, programs, and network activity. However, there are several reasons disable Windows Defender in Windows 11, for example: You want to use a third-party antivirus that is more reliable and has additional features. You want to improve your computer's performance by reducing resource...
Microsoft Edge is Windows 11's built-in web browser that offers a wide range of features and security. However, there is one thing that might annoy some users: Microsoft Edge runs in the background even when you close it. This may affect system performance and your privacy. Why Does Microsoft Edge Run in the Background? There are several reasons Microsoft Edge runs in the background, such as: To provide notifications from websites you visit. To speed up the process of opening the browser. To...
Have you ever encountered a problem when the position of your desktop icons changes randomly after you change the screen resolution, move the monitor, or restart? Do you want to keep the current position of your desktop icons for easy rein in case of changes? Desktop icons are shortcuts to frequently used programs, files, or folders. The position of desktop icons can be adjusted according to user wishes, for example, to make it easier to reach or visible. However, sometimes the position of...
Do you want to share your internet connection with other devices via Ethernet cable? Maybe you have a laptop connected to Wi-Fi, but you want to provide internet access to a desktop PC, game console, or smart TV that only has an Ethernet port. Or maybe you have a desktop PC connected to a modem or router via an Ethernet cable, but you want to share your internet connection with a laptop, tablet, or smartphone that doesn't have an Ethernet port. Whatever your reason, you can use the “Internet...
A file with a dot prefix (dot file) is a file whose name begins with a period character (.), such as.gitignore,.htaccess, or.env. These files are typically used to store configurations, preferences, or sensitive information that you don't want to be displayed publicly. These files are also often hidden by certain operating systems or applications so as not to disturb users. However, how do I create a file with a period prefix in Windows? And why do you need to create a file.gitignore if you...