When you install an app on your Windows 11 computer, you might not know what you gave the app permission to access. If there is an app that is recording, that's when you'll see a mic icon on your taskbar, but that's something that doesn't happen for the camera option. Some users may not care much to see what app might have access to the camera since they may cover it with … [Read more...] about How to Know What App Have Access To Your Camera and Mic in Windows 11
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How to Enable and Use Windows 11 Night Light
Enabling the Night Light feature on your Windows 11 computer is important. By turning it on, you protect your eyes from blue light. Even though the color blue is nice, it's not so nice when it comes to the word light. Blue light exposure is a severe cause for concern. If you're constantly being exposed to blue light and not taking any precautions, you can expose yourself to … [Read more...] about How to Enable and Use Windows 11 Night Light
How to Fix Explorer.exe: Class Not Registered Error in Windows 11
Did you just see the “Explorer.exe: Class not registered” error on your Windows 11 PC and looking for a resolution so you can get back Desktop items like Task Manager, Start menu, etc.? Read on to learn more. “Class not registered” is a serious error on Windows PCs running operations systems like Win 11, Win 10, Win 8, etc. When you see the error, all Desktop icons and … [Read more...] about How to Fix Explorer.exe: Class Not Registered Error in Windows 11
How to Fix Explorer.exe Doesn’t Load at Startup Issue
Are you having trouble loading Explorer.exe during startup? Learn how to fix Explorer.exe doesn’t load at startup on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. Explorer.exe, also known as File Explorer and Windows explorer, is a built-in file management application of the Windows operating system. Introduced with Windows 95, this application provides a graphical user interface so that users … [Read more...] about How to Fix Explorer.exe Doesn’t Load at Startup Issue
How to Enable/Disable Efficiency Mode in Windows 11
You'll notice how your computer struggles when you run too many apps on your Windows 11 computer. You may hear things such as your fan getting older, among other things. You can try various things to lighten your computer's load, such as closing any software you don't need anymore, but you can also use Efficiency Mode, which was introduced in the Windows 11 update 22H2. It'll … [Read more...] about How to Enable/Disable Efficiency Mode in Windows 11
How to Stop Windows 11 Updates
It may sound odd to want to stop updates on your Windows 11 computer. After all, updates are usually related to new features and bug fixes. Many may even check for new updates daily, hoping to see an update. So why would anyone want to pause them? Well, may the update you haven't received yet have caused other users problems you want to avoid. Or, maybe your computer doesn't … [Read more...] about How to Stop Windows 11 Updates
How to Change the Themes on Windows 11
It may not seem like a big deal, but changing the theme on your Windows 11 computer can be refreshing. Having to look at the same colors every time you turn on your computer can get boring. But the good news is that you have different themes, so you can switch to another when you get bored with one theme. There are methods you may already be aware of, but there could be others … [Read more...] about How to Change the Themes on Windows 11
Windows 11: How to Enable/Disable “Manage” Selection Under “This PC”
When you share your computer with others, you risk them making changes you're not happy with. You could tell them not to make any changes, but they can forget or directly not listen. But you can ensure that no unauthorized changes are made by disabling the Manage option under the This PC option. The process may sound complicated, but by taking it one step at a time, you'll see … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Enable/Disable “Manage” Selection Under “This PC”
How to Enable/Disable On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11
Enabling the onscreen keyboard on your Windows computer gives you the liberty to use your computer in tablet mode. This option can be helpful if a key on the physical keyboard is not working and you need to get some work done. The good news is that enabling the feature is quick and easy, but there is more than one way to turn it on. If you experience issues with one, you can … [Read more...] about How to Enable/Disable On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11
Windows 11: How to Rename Your Computer
When you first got your computer, your computer had random numbers and letters for a name. For some, it might not be such a big deal for the computer to have a default name, but if you prefer to change it, it can quickly be done. By changing the name, you can make your computer stand out from the rest, and if you ever change your mind about the new name, you can always change … [Read more...] about Windows 11: How to Rename Your Computer