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2 Methods to Change DPI Scaling for All Displays in Windows 11

September 21st, 2022 by Admin

By default, Windows uses a default display DPI of 96. If you find that the size of the text, icons and images is too small or bigger, you can consider increasing or decreasing DPI for your monitor. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple methods to change DPI scaling level for all displays in Windows 11.

Method 1: Change DPI Scaling for All Displays via Settings App

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keyboard shortcut. Next, click Display on the right side.

  2. Click Scale under the “Scale & layout” section.

  3. Enter a scaling factor between 100 and 500 in the “Custom scaling” field, and click the tick button on the right-hand side to save your change.

    Here is the conversion table between DPI and scale factor/level:

    DPI Scale factor/level
    96 100
    120 125
    144 150
    192 200
  4. Click the “Sign out now” link to apply the new DPI.

    Whenever you need to use the default 96 DPI again, open the Settings app and navigate to System -> Display, click the “Turn off custom scaling and sign out” option.

Method 2: Change DPI Scaling for All Displays via Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor and browse to the location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. In the right pane, double-click the DWORD Win8DpiScaling and change its value data to 1.

  2. Next, double-click the DWORD LogPixels to edit its value data. Enter a DPI value (in Decimal) of your choice from 96 to 480.

  3. You will now have to restart Windows to make the custom DPI take effect.

Whenever you need to disable custom DPI again, just open Registry Editor and browse to the same location, change the value data of Win8DpiScaling to 0. Windows 11 will ignore the LogPixels setting and use the default 96 DPI.

How to Make Text Larger in Windows 11 without Changing DPI

September 19th, 2022 by Admin

Is there a way to change the system font without scaling in Windows 11? If you feel the default font is too small, you can consider increasing the font size on your screen, which can help reduce eyestrain. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to make text larger in Windows 11, without changing DPI or scaling.

How to Make Text Larger in Windows 11 without Changing DPI

  1. Press the Windows + I keys to open up the Settings app. Choose the Accessibility category in the left sidebar, then click Text size on the right pane.

  2. Drag the slider next to “Text size” to increase the system font size until the sample text in the “Text size preview” is easy to read.

  3. Once you have reached the desired font size, click Apply. Th new text size will be applied system-wide. No need to restart your computer.

That’s it!

5 Methods to Open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows 11

September 13th, 2022 by Admin

Local Security Policy Editor can help you manage accounts policy, local policy, user rights assignment, and more. In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 fastest methods to open Local Security Policy Editor in Windows 11. Note that Local Security Policy Editor is not available in the Home edition of Windows 11.

Method 1: Open Local Security Policy Editor via Run

Press the Windows key + R together to open the Run dialog, then enter secpol.msc and click OK.

This should be the most common way to launch the Local Security Policy Editor.

Method 2: Open Local Security Policy Editor via Windows Terminal

Right-click the Start button on the taskbar and choose either “Windows Terminal” or “Windows Terminal (Admin)“.

When it opens the Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt tab, you can run the secpol.msc command to open the Local Security Policy Editor.

Method 3: Open Local Security Policy Editor via Search

Click the Search button on the taskbar, then type “Local Security Policy” in the text box at the top of the pop-up window.

The Local Security Policy Editor app will appear under the “Best match” section. You can open it with / without admin rights.

Method 4: Create a Desktop Shortcut to Open Local Security Policy Editor

Open File Explorer and browse to the directory: C:\Windows\System32. Click the Search box in the upper right-hand corner, type secpol.msc and press Enter.

Right-click the secpol.msc program which appears in the search result, and choose “Show more options” from the pop-up menu.

Select “Send to“, and then “Desktop (create shortcut)“.

You can then double-click the secpol.msc shortcut on your desktop to open Local Security Policy Editor.

Method 5: Using Local Group Policy Editor

Local security policy is a subsection of group policy. After opening Local Group Policy Editor, go to Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings, and you can view and edit local security policy over there.

That’s it!

Another Way to Backup and Restore Drivers in Windows 11

September 3rd, 2022 by Admin

Need to save all your installed drivers on your PC? Before doing a clean install, it’s advise to backup all existing drivers so you don’t need to spend time downloading each driver and avoid compatibility issues. We’ve already covered how to backup & restore device drivers using the DISM command. In this tutorial, we’ll show you another way to backup and restore drivers in Windows 11.

Part 1: Backup and Restore Drivers Using Windows Terminal

  1. Right-click the Start button on the taskbar and click “Windows Terminal (Admin)“.

  2. When the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell launches, enter the following command and press Enter to backup all your drivers. Make sure you replace D:\DriverBackup with the folder you created for saving the exported drivers.
    pnputil /export-driver * "D:\DriverBackup"

    Just like creating driver backup, restoring it is also pretty simple and easy to perform. Just run this command to reinstall all the drivers you’ve saved.
    pnputil /add-driver "D:\DriverBackup\*.inf" /subdirs /install

Part 2: Restore All Drivers Using Device Manager

  1. Press the Windows key + R together to open a Run window. Type devmgmt.msc and then click OK to launch Device Manager.

  2. Right-click your computer’s name at the top of the device list, and choose Add drivers.

  3. Click on Browse to select the location where you’ve backed up the device drivers, tick the “Include subfolders” checkbox and click Next.

  4. The program will restore and install all your drivers and Windows 11 can then identify the unknown devices with their proper drivers.

That’s it!

Prevent Standard Accounts from Changing Password in Windows 11

September 1st, 2022 by Admin

Look for a way to restrict standard users from changing their own password? How can I disable change password option in the Settings app? If you’re ready to create a standard local account to share a PC with your family or friends, it’s advisable to restrict them from changing the password without your permission. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 methods to prevent standard accounts from changing password in Windows 11.

Method 1: Prevent Standard Accounts from Changing Password via lusrmgr. msc

  1. Press the Windows key + R together to launch the Run box. Type lusrmgr.msc and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Local Users and Groups MMC snap-in. If you’re logged in as a standard account, it will prompt you to enter admin password.

  2. In the left pane, expand Local Users and Groups and click Users. Double-click the standard user which you want to disable the password change option for.

  3. Tick the box next to “User cannot change password“. Click Apply and then OK.

  4. When other people sign in to your PC with that standard account, open the Settings app and navigate to Accounts -> Sign-in options -> Password, they will find the Change button is greyed out.

Method 2: Prevent Standard Accounts from Changing Password via Windows Terminal

  1. Right-click the Start button on the taskbar and choose “Windows Terminal (Admin)“.

  2. Run the following command to prevent a user from changing password. Replace user_name with the actual user name of your standard local account.
    net user "user_name" /PasswordChg:No

  3. The standard user account should be unable to change its own password without admin password.

That’s it.

3 Quick Ways to Turn on or off Wi-Fi in Windows 11

August 31st, 2022 by Admin

What can I do to turn Wi-Fi completely off on my Lenovo laptop? Look for an easy way to disable the Wi-Fi to save power? In this tutorial we’ll show you 3 quick methods to turn on or off Wi-Fi in Windows 11.

Method 1: Turn on or off Wi-Fi via Settings App

Press the Windows key + I keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app. Click the Network & internet category on the left side. On the right pane, you can turn on or off the Wi-Fi toggle switch.

Method 2: Turn on or off Wi-Fi via Quick Settings

In order to open the Quick Settings pane, press the Windows key + A keyboard shortcut or click the the network, volume or battery icon in the system tray.

You can then click the Wi-Fi icon to enable or disable Wi-Fi connections.

Method 3: Turn on or off Wi-Fi via Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor. Copy-paste the following location in the address bar of the Registry Editor and press Enter.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\Wifi\AllowWiFi

  2. On the right pane, double-click the “value” entry and change its value data to 1 for turning on Wi-Fi, or set the data to 0 for disabling Wi-Fi.

  3. Close Registry Editor and reboot the system to apply the changes.

That’s it!

How to Disable Show Window Contents while Dragging in Windows 11 / 10

August 22nd, 2022 by Admin

How can I make Windows 11 not show the contents of a window while I move it around on the screen? Is there a weird window dragging lag on your PC? By default, Windows will show the full contents of the window when you drag it. In order to reduce CPU/GPU usage, you can configure Windows to show only the frame (a rectangle) while dragging a window.

In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 methods to disable show window contents while dragging in Windows 11 / 10.

Method 1: Disable Show Window Contents while Dragging in Visual Effects

  1. Press the Windows key and R to bring up the Run box, type sysdm.cpl and hit Enter to open the System Properties dialog.

  2. Choose the Advanced tab, and then click the Settings button under the Performance section.

  3. Uncheck the “Show window contents while dragging” option and click OK. Note that this change applies to your current Windows account only.

Method 2: Use Registry Editor to Disable Show Window Contents while Dragging

  1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. In the right pane, double-click the string DragFullWindows.

  2. Set its value to 1 to enable “Show window contents while dragging”. A value data of 0 will disable it.

  3. Close Registry Editor. Reboot your computer to make the change take effect.

That’s it!

2 Easy Methods to Enable Mono Audio on Windows 11

August 21st, 2022 by Admin

I prefer some games with mono audio but I don’t see an option anywhere for it? How can I activate mono if one side of your earphones is broken? Windows users can turn on mono audio so that you can hear both the left and right audio tracks through one ear. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 easy methods to enable mono audio on Windows 11.

Method 1: Enable Mono Audio on Windows 11 Using Settings App

  1. Open the Settings app and click System on the left sidebar. On the right pane, click Sound.

  2. Click the Mono audio toggle switch to turn on mono audio.

    Additionally, you can also enable mono audio by opening the Settings app and navigate to: Accessibility -> Audio.

Method 2: Enable Mono Audio on Windows 11 Using Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to the following location, then double-click the DWORD AccessibilityMonoMixState on the right pane.
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Multimedia\Audio

  2. Change its value data to 1 for turning on mono audio.

    If you later want to disable mono audio and play stereo audio again, just return here and set the value data back to 0.

  3. Close Registry Editor and restart your PC to apply the changes.

That’s it!

How to Mount a Folder as Virtual Drive in Windows 11 / 10

August 16th, 2022 by Admin

Is it possible to mount a directory as a drive in Windows 11? You can use the built-in command subst in Windows to mount any folder as a drive, so you can access the contents of that folder from either the original location or your virtual drive. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to mount a folder as virtual drive in Windows 11 / 10, without using third-party software.

How to Mount a Folder as Virtual Drive in Windows 11 / 10

  1. Right-click the blank area of desktop and choose New -> Shortcut.

  2. In the location box, enter the following command. Replace folder_location with the full path of the folder which you would like to mount and Z: with the letter of the virtual drive.
    subst Z: "folder_location"

  3. Type the shortcut name of your choice, and click Finish.

  4. Double-click the newly-created desktop shortcut, and a virtual drive will appear in File Explorer.

Dismount the Virtual Drive

When you log off your user account or restart the computer, the virtual drive will dismount automatically. The next time you sign into Windows, the virtual drive will not show up and you need to double-click the desktop shortcut you created earlier to mount the folder as a virtual drive.

If you need to dismount the virtual drive immediately, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the Start button in the taskbar and select Windows Terminal.

  2. Execute the following command. Replace Z: with the letter of your virtual drive.
    subst Z: /d

    Note: If you open Windows Terminal as administrator, you’ll get the error message “Invalid parameter” when you run the above command.

That’s it!