device settings

It is a curious fact of our digital lives that, despite rapid technological progress and the ultra-sophisticated gadgets now in every pocket and office, one of the most basic aspects of user interaction—how we set up and personalize our devices—remains as disjointed, obscure, and inefficient as...

Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 called Adaptive Energy Saver, designed to enhance battery life without compromising screen brightness. Unlike traditional power-saving modes that dim the display, this feature intelligently manages power consumption based on system activity...

Windows Settings stands at the forefront of the modern PC experience, offering a gateway for both everyday users and power aficionados to tailor, secure, and optimize their computing environments. Understanding how to navigate and master this versatile app is crucial for unlocking the true...

Microsoft has introduced a long-awaited feature in Windows 11 that allows users to unpair their iPhones and Android devices with a single click. This enhancement addresses a significant pain point for users who previously faced cumbersome processes to disconnect their mobile devices from their...

Adjusting your mouse pointer speed in Windows 11 is a subtle tweak with a big impact. If you've ever been frustrated by a pointer that's either darting across the screen uncontrollably or moving so slowly that precision work becomes a chore, you're not alone. Whether you're a gamer, graphic...

I went through all the Troubleshooting/Mastering Touchscreen articles/posts and nothing worked. For some reason it's not finding the driver to continue to work. Touchscreen still not listed in HID but it is present in the System Data. Device settings for ACPI\ELAN2513\0 were migrated from...

Touchscreen technology—it feels almost magical to tap, swipe, or pinch a screen to perform tasks in the digital world. But what happens when this magical experience breaks, and your touchscreen suddenly seems to give you the silent treatment? Before you panic and hurl your Windows device in...

Low audio volume can be a frustrating issue for Windows 11 users. If you’ve recently encountered sound playback that’s quieter than usual, you’re not alone. Recently, a user shared their experience with this problem, highlighting effective ways to rectify the issue. Below is a comprehensive...

My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, Windows 11. I'd like to add the extension, "dark mode", from the Microsoft store., but for every dark mode extension available, I get the warning that it can read and alter my computer (words to that effect). I'd love to have a dark mode extension since that...

My device: Gateway 2-in-1, 11.6" notebook (Windows 11 Home) Hello, all. I couldn't find any way to increase my screen time-out on my device. It's awfully frustrating: the screen goes dark very quickly (perhaps a minute or so), and I need to press the spacer bar to bring it back up. Other...

Network cameras, which are Internet Protocol-based cameras that transmit video data over a local area network (LAN), are becoming increasingly prevalent – especially in surveillance and security scenarios. Windows now allows users to associate network cameras to their PC, enabling photo capture...

I run Bluetooth Creative T30 Wireless speakers from my Windows 10 HP notebook computer. However, when I boot the computer from shutdown the speakers stop working. Somehow, the output device changes from T30 to Speaker/Headphone High Definition Audio. I have to go into Bluetooth and Other...

Ok, so i have a random question. I have the davinci jr 1.0 printer. I went into windows 10 control panel, right clicked on my printer, then i hit share. I assigned my printer the name of Junior Ok, now on my laptop that is in the other room, i added a networked printer using the ip or hostname...

Hello Windows Insiders! Today, we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17661 (RS5) to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring in addition to those who opted in to Skip Ahead. Going forward, Insiders in the Fast ring and in Skip Ahead will receive the same RS5 builds. What’s new in Build...

Today I insatlled windows 10, and my asus laptop came with a built in mic, after installing windows 10, i look in recording devices and there are no devices listed. I try using a headset with a wireless mic, but it doesnt work. I think thats a problem with the headset though. Why did windows 10...

Just built this computer, and I seem to be having problems with windows constantly installing my boards audio driver. Speakers go crazy with static sound. I know its the driver cause when I uninstall it, windows automatically the same driver when restarting. I then read about the "device...

Easily adjust how much of your email you want synced on your Windows 10 devices when using the Mail App. read more Continue reading...

Friend of the Gallery, Abhijit Jana, recently posted a couple tips for those of you Kinect v2 Dev's moving to Windows 10. Running Kinect for Windows applications on Windows 10 – Things you should verify Running a Kinect v2 device and a Kinect for Windows application on Windows 10 is not...

I just bought a roccat kone pure high dpi mouse for 3d modeling and photoshop. It worked perfectly for a couple weeks, and now it is malfunctioning. I cannot orbit or pan with the mouse wheel. I cannot drag and relocate files on the desktop. I can select a file and move it, but as soon as i lift...

Hi Everytime I try to print with Windows 8 I get a print error state "Cannot communicate with the printer. Turn Enable bi-directional support on in the printer's Properties dialog box." When I find the checkbox I tick it, 'Apply', 'Save' but then it generates the same error, and when I go back...