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Here's a quick guide on how you can remove a Windows 11 device from Link to Windows on android (this guide shows using Samsung phone)
https://t.co/WK7fTCTweP

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Hearing other sounds when voice chatting or in a meeting can be distracting. Here's how to enable and set up adaptive communication sound levels in Windows 11 to automatically manage sound levels.

https://t.co/RWiZdPHQd7

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Accessing advanced startup in Windows 11 doesn't have to be hard. Here are 5 easy ways to do it.

https://t.co/iOu5bjQzwO

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You can now easily block all or specific websites in Microsoft Edge from accessing your local network. It's pretty simple to do:
https://t.co/m8CixdFz9j

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Since the Tenor API is shut down, Windows 11 has switched to using GIPHY for GIFs in the Windows emoji panel. However, for this to work, you have to install the KB5095093 update (released on June 23). If you have automatic updates enabled, you have nothing to worry about.

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Is this option always available, or am I tripping? You remove a connected PC from Link to Windows on Android?

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Windows 11 now lets you set the default keyboard backlight percentage in Energy Saver mode. Pretty useful for those who want to save a little battery and extend backup time.

https://t.co/TEDA1NpPtL

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@JezCorden Congrats man! 🎊

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On Windows 11, you can change the System Product Name (the name that appears under the computer name in the Settings app) to anything you want. If you are a customization hog, this is a pretty neat trick you should follow.

https://t.co/u0z8l4kIz6

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Installing Adobe Acrobat means dealing with bloatware like McAfee and Express. Here's how to clean install Adobe Acrobat without bloatware.
https://t.co/JTd9SGpcAO

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@meowkoteeq while edge is not a bad choice to view PDFs, the motive is simple I think. If you don't force edge, how will it's user base increase?

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If you haven't already, enable PIN login in Windows 11/10. It makes login much more easier
https://t.co/aAc9OgzbvJ

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Here's a simple method to block Adobe Acrobat from updating automatically, shoving down AI features, and accessing the internet.

https://t.co/2FGtSAuSd1

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Is your Windows Update stuck? Deleting the pending updates instantly fixes it and allows you to redownload and install updates without hiccups.
https://t.co/mKcSa7nU1A

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Clearing the DNS cache often fixes a lot of issues, like websites taking forever to connect and pages not updating when you refresh.

Here's how to do it using Command Prompt, PowerShell, and a custom desktop shortcut.

https://t.co/3KYoQ9neny

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Want to disable a custom message before shutting down your system? It's easy to do, here's how.

https://t.co/s2XkpKgaGk

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What kind of stupid bloatware is Adobe Express? Right-clicking on the taskbar also opens the app instead of the context menu. Why behave like malware when you are a multi-billion-dollar company?

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Hate the ads and other unnecessary content and tips in the Windows 11 & 10 Settings app? You can disable those with just a couple of clicks.

https://t.co/y2LteDBM5x

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If you are redacting a PDF, do it properly. On Windows, you can redact a PDF locally and for free. Here's how.
https://t.co/co7OwXN9Jb

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Did you know that you pin specific settings pages to the Start menu (display settings, for example)? It's pretty simple to do.
https://t.co/nTs2DsgJUK