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How to troubleshoot the keyboard or mouse not working after sleep mode in Windows 11
If your mouse or keyboard does not seem to work in Windows 11 after you have woken your computer from sleep, and you have to shut down the PC completely to get them to work again, there are a few things you can do to try and fix that problem. This guide will cover a couple of different steps you can try if you're having…
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How to find your Wi-Fi password in Windows 11
If you are not sure what your Wi-Fi/wireless password is for the network you are currently connected to, that can be found directly within the wireless properties settings on your computer. NOTE: This would not allow you to get password information for networks which you do not already have the password for and are not…
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How to Disable Startup Programs and Services in Windows 11
Many programs and services start automatically when you turn on your Windows 11 computer. Some of these may be programs that you don't use. The more services that automatically start, the longer your computer will take to boot. Disabling these programs and services can improve your boot times, and save you from having to…
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How to Change Default Desktop Icons in Windows 11
This article will show how to change the default desktop icons in Windows 11. This can be used to add/remove such icons as This PC (My Computer) and Recycle Bin from the desktop. Here is how to do this: 1. Right-click on the Start button, typically found on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, then click on Settings.…
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How to Repair Office 2019/2021 or Office 365 in Windows 11
If an Office application such as Word, Excel, or Outlook is not working correctly, sometimes restarting the application will fix the problem. When that doesn't work, repairing it is the next viable option. This article describes how to perform a repair on Office 2019/2021 or Office 365 in Windows 11. There are two types of…
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How do I make Windows 11 not prompt for a password after waking from sleep
By default, Windows will require you to sign in again with your computer password after waking up from sleep mode. Your computer may automatically go to sleep after a certain amount of time, or if you have a laptop, after closing the lid. Some of you may prefer to not be required to enter your password again every time you…
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How to Disable Mouse Acceleration in Windows 11
If you are looking to optimize your mouse accuracy for the latest games on Windows 11, you may want to look into disabling Windows 11's built-in mouse acceleration feature. Without mouse acceleration, your mouse will move an exact distance for each movement you make your mouse. This is very useful for users who play games…
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How to Open the On-Screen Keyboard Without Another Keyboard in Windows 11
If you are having issues with your physical keyboard and need quick access to an alternative keyboard, you can open and use the built-in On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11. As long as your mouse is working you can easily open and use the on-screen keyboard. Here are the steps on how to open the On-Screen keyboard: 1.…
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How to Clear the Print Queue in Windows 11
The print queue shows what documents have been sent from the computer to the printer and are trying to print. If you are experiencing issues with documents not printing in Windows, and you have already verified that you are using the correct printer, it may be because there are documents pending or running into an error in…
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How to Enable or Disable Game Mode in Windows 11
Every Windows 11 PC features a function known as Game Mode. While game mode’s purpose is to assist with smoothness and optimization of game performance for Windows 11, if you are having issues it may be a conflict with these settings it changes automatically, or perhaps enabling Game Mode may fix issues you are having with…
