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How to view storage analysis in Windows 11
This article will display how to view Windows 11’s built-in storage analysis. This is an easy way to display the breakdown of space being taken up on your hard drive into the categories of items found on your hard drive. 1. Right-click on the Start button, typically found at the bottom of the screen, then click…
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How to use Event Viewer in Windows 11
If you've ever had a certain issue happen with your computer, such as a blue screen, or a program crash and you're not sure when it happened, or why it happened, most likely it's logged in the Windows 11 event viewer. Event Viewer can be found on any Windows 11 PC. NOTE: Event Viewer has a lot of constantly updating the…
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How to find your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 using Command Prompt
If you are unsure what your Wi-Fi/wireless password is for the network you are currently connected to, that can be found directly using Command Prompt on your Windows 11 PC. NOTE: This would not allow you to get password information for networks for which you do not already have the password. 1. Open the Start Menu and…
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How to Copy a File's Path on Windows 11
At times, it can be handy to copy the file path of a folder on Windows 11 to your clipboard and then paste it to another File Explorer window without having to navigate to that page again. Here's how to easily copy a file path to your clipboard. Find the folder, file, or document that you'd like to copy in the file…
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How to set a Home Page in Microsoft Edge
This guide will show you how to set up a home page in the Microsoft Edge web browser. This will allow you to automatically open up to a webpage, instead of the default new tab page option in Microsoft Edge. 1. Click the three dots at the top of Microsoft Edge, then click on Settings. 2. Click the Start, home, and new tabs…
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How to create a Power Plan in Windows 11
Do you want to set up a way for your PC to go to sleep after just a few minutes when it's on battery life to help preserve its battery life? Perhaps you are just looking to manage when the monitor/display turns off and not your whole PC. This article will show you how to create a custom power plan to manage the computer's…
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How to activate Windows 11 when installing it for the first time
Windows 11 may ask to be activated once you have it installed on your PC. This article will guide you through activating Windows using a valid product key! 1. Locate your Windows 11 packaging. You will find a multi-colored sticker inside of the packaging that will say "Windows 11 Home" or "Windows 11 Pro" depending on…
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How to Check if Windows 11 is Activated
If you're unsure whether your copy of Windows 11 is activated or not, it's very easy to check from Windows settings itself. Here is how to do that: 1. First, right-click on the Start button, typically found at the bottom of the screen, and pick Settings. 2. Once you're in settings, navigate to System. 3. Once you're in…
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How to run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows 11
If you are worried about possible RAM issues, the Memory Diagnostic Tool found on any Windows 11 PC will check the RAM in your computer for errors. This process is built into Windows and can be a helpful checkup for possible RAM issues. Here is how to run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows 11: 1. Press…
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How to restart the Print Spooler Service on Windows 11
If your printer is connected properly but you’re experiencing issues, such as: Files are not being sent to the printer Documents are getting stuck in the queue An error message stating ‘the print spooler service is not running' Restarting the Print Spooler can often fix these common printer problems. In case you don’t know…
