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Desktop Shortcut for Adjust ClearType Text in Windows 11

Adjust ClearType Text in Windows 11 is a useful feature from Microsoft that fine-tunes the fonts when connected to an external display for Screen Mirroring, Extended Displays, etc. Whether you are connecting your Windows 11 Laptop or PC to a Dell, HP, or Asus Monitor or Sony, Samsung LCD, or LED TV, Adjust ClearType Text […]

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How to use ClearType Text in Windows 11?

Adjust ClearType Text in Windows 11: I have a Sony Bravia LED TV in my office. It has been lying idle for quite a time, so I connected it to my laptop using an HDMI cable to have a bigger screen. To my surprise, the fonts looked very obscure, winsides.com users know that my primary […]

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5 Ways: Show Hidden or Unhide Files & Folders in Windows 11 PC!

When I connected my external SSD to transfer files from my PC, I noticed that the SSD was using up space, but when I opened it, there were no visible files. I tried ejecting the SSD and reconnecting it to my PC, but the SSD still showed space being consumed, even though I couldn’t see […]

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Properly Eject USB or External SSD/HDD in Windows 11!

Everyone tends to remove external devices such as USB drives or external disk drives without using the safe removal option on a Windows PC. However, this practice can harm your device in the long run. This is because your operating system constantly communicates with connected external drives to retrieve information. Even if you close all […]

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How to Print Screen/ScreenShot Without PrintScreen Button in Windows 11?

Recently, my laptop’s PRNT SCRN button stopped working due to minor water damage. Unfortunately, I don’t have a backup external keyboard and don’t have the time to buy a new one right now. After doing some research, I discovered that it’s possible to take screenshots on a Windows 11 PC without using the PRNT SCRN […]

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Windows 11

How to Stop Apps Opening at Startup in Windows 11?

Recently, my Asus Rog Gstrix 15 laptop powered by Windows 11, was running very slow during the startup of the OS, and a couple of apps opened, and notifications started appearing. I barely use these applications, and I prefer to use them only when I need them and that is when I decided to check […]

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Windows Features

Enable .NET Environment for WAS in Windows 11

.NET Environment for Windows Process Activation Service: This optional feature is a component within the Windows Process Activation Service (shortly called WAS) that is crucial for managing and activating applications like Internet Information Services. When you enable the .NET Environment feature in WAS, it allows applications that are built using the .NET Framework to run […]

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Windows Features

Enable Configuration APIs of WAS in Windows 11

Configuration APIs in general are tools that allow developers to programmatically manage and modify the settings. In Windows Process Activation Service shortly called WAS, configuration APIs allow developers to create and manage Application Pools, Configure Sites and Applications, Set Protocols, and adjust security settings. This article will walk you through the steps of How to […]

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Windows Features

How to Enable No GUI Boot in Windows 11?

This is one of the interesting features available in Windows operating systems. However, I want to caution you while using this No GUI Boot in Windows 11. It is primarily useful for users who want a faster and simpler boot experience. When this option is enabled, instead of seeing the familiar Windows logo and animation […]

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Windows Features

How to Enable Unbranded Boot in Windows 11?

Unbranded Boot in Windows 11 refers to a boot experience that removes the Windows logo and other branding during startup, shutdown, or when resuming from hibernation. It’s often used by OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to customize the appearance of the boot process or by those wanting a cleaner, minimalist boot screen. I use the Asus […]

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How to Empty The Recycle Bin in Windows 11?

I was working on my PC and had to manage many sample and temporary files for web development projects. Once the projects were completed, I would delete the temporary files and images using a batch file to free up space on my laptop. However, I later realized that the batch file didn’t delete the files […]

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How to Restart File Explorer.Exe in Windows 11?

While working on a recent web app, I suddenly found that my Start menu stopped working. I tried various methods to fix it, but nothing seemed to work. Eventually, I came across a solution on the Winsides website, which suggested restarting File Explorer. Surprisingly, restarting File Explorer did the trick, and I found it quite […]

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