How to Stop McAfee Pop-Ups on Windows 11
To stop McAfee pop-ups on Windows 11, first check where they come from. If the alert names Chrome, Edge, or Firefox and a website, block …
Apps & Software
How-to guides for Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Photoshop, and other apps and software.
How to Update Windows 11
To update Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update and select Check for updates. If updates are waiting, select Download & install (or Install all), …
How to Enable BitLocker in Windows 11
To turn on BitLocker in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise or Education, type BitLocker in Start, open Manage BitLocker, select Turn on BitLocker next to your …
How to Screen Record in Windows 11
To record your screen in Windows 11, press Windows key + Shift + R, drag to select the area you want to record, and select …
How to Sign Out of Windows 11
To sign out of Windows 11, select Start, select your profile picture or name in the bottom-left corner, and choose Sign out. Windows closes your …
How to Adjust Brightness on Windows 11
To adjust brightness in Windows 11, press Windows + A to open Quick Settings and move the Brightness slider, or go to Settings > System …
How to Run Turbo C++ on Windows 11
Turbo C++ is a 1990s MS-DOS compiler, so it won’t run on Windows 11 by itself. To use it, install the free DOSBox emulator, put …
How to Install ADUC on Windows 11
Install and open Active Directory Users and Computers on Windows 11. Choose the correct x64 or Arm route, check installation, and understand domain permissions.
How to Play a DVD on Windows 11
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, solveyourtech.com earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Windows 11 can’t play DVD …
How to Update the Wi-Fi Driver on Windows 11
To update your Wi-Fi driver in Windows 11, open Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates, expand Driver updates, and install the …
How to Add Widgets in Windows 11
To add widgets in Windows 11, press Windows key + W to open the Widgets board, select the + button in the top-right corner, and …
How to Create a Local Account on Windows 11
To create a local account on Windows 11, open Settings > Accounts > Other users, select Add account, then select “I don’t have this person’s …
How to Activate Windows 11
To activate Windows 11, open Settings > System > Activation. Use Change product key for a valid 25-character key, or connect online if this PC …
How to Download Windows 11 Pro
If your PC already runs Windows 11 Home, you don’t need to download anything to get Pro. Open Settings > System > Activation, expand Upgrade …
Can You Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported CPU?
Not in a way Microsoft supports. Windows 11 Setup and Windows Update block the upgrade on a PC whose processor isn’t on Microsoft’s approved list, …
How to Uninstall a Program on Windows 11
To uninstall a program on Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, select the three dots next to the program, and select Uninstall. …
How to Fix Copy and Paste Not Working in Windows 11
If copy and paste stops working in Windows 11, restart Windows Explorer from Task Manager first, because a stuck Explorer or app holding the clipboard …
How to Find Saved Passwords on Windows 11
To find saved passwords on Windows 11, search for Credential Manager and open Web Credentials or Windows Credentials. For website passwords, check your browser’s password …
Can You AirDrop to Windows 11?
No. AirDrop only sends to a nearby iPhone, iPad or Mac, so a Windows 11 PC never shows up in the AirDrop list. The closest …
How to Set Up Multiple Monitors on Windows 11
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, solveyourtech.com earns from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. To set up multiple monitors …
How to Set a Different Background for Each Monitor in Windows 11
To use a different wallpaper on each monitor in Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Background, set Personalize your background to Picture, then right-click …
How to Unzip Multiple Files at Once on Windows 11
Windows 11’s built-in Extract All option only unzips one ZIP file at a time. To unzip several at once, the easiest way is the free …
How to Find Your IP Address on Windows 11
To find your IP address in Windows 11, open Settings > Network & internet, select Wi-Fi and then the network you are connected to (or …
How to Turn On Dark Mode in Windows 11
To turn on dark mode in Windows 11, open Settings > Personalization > Colors and set Choose your mode to Dark. The taskbar, Start menu, …
How to Open Settings on Windows 11
The fastest way to open Settings in Windows 11 is to press Windows + I on your keyboard. If you prefer the mouse, open Start …
How to Download Google Chrome on Windows 11
To download Google Chrome on Windows 11, open Microsoft Edge, go to google.com/chrome, select Download Chrome, and open the downloaded installer. Chrome installs and opens …
How to Pin to Taskbar in Windows 11
To pin an app to the taskbar in Windows 11, open Start, right-click the app, and select Pin to taskbar. If the app is already …
How to Check, Find or Buy a Legitimate Windows 11 License
There’s no legitimate free Windows 11 product key, but most people don’t need one. If your PC already runs a licensed copy of Windows 10 …
How to Change Monitor Color in Windows 11
To change your monitor’s colors in Windows 11, go to Settings > System > Display > Color profile and select Calibrate display, or press Windows …
How to Keep a Windows 11 Laptop On with the Lid Closed
To keep a Windows 11 laptop running with the lid closed, open Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what closing …