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Windows 11 settings

Where to find every important option in the Windows 11 Settings app, from default apps and startup apps to privacy, taskbar and notifications.

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Settings Check PC Specs in Windows 11: CPU, RAM, GPU and Storage Check PC specs in Windows 11 with Settings, System Information, Task Manager, Device Manager and dxdiag: processor, RAM, graphics card, storage and more. October 14, 2026

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Settings Check Windows 11 Version, Build and Edition in Seconds Check your Windows 11 version, OS build and edition with winver or Settings > System > About, and what 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 mean for updates and guides. October 14, 2026

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Settings Find Wi-Fi Password in Windows 11: 4 Ways That Still Work Find a Wi-Fi password in Windows 11 from Settings, Network and Sharing Center or the netsh command, for networks your own PC has already saved. October 14, 2026

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Settings Pause Windows 11 Updates: Limits, Active Hours and Risks How to pause Windows 11 updates from Settings, extend or resume the pause, use active hours and metered connections, and why a pause is never permanent. October 14, 2026

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Settings Switch to Local Account Windows 11: Steps and Trade-offs How to switch to a local account in Windows 11 from Settings, what you lose with OneDrive and encryption keys, how to switch back, and how to add a local user. October 14, 2026

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Settings Uninstall Apps in Windows 11: Settings, Start and More Uninstall apps in Windows 11 from Settings, the Start menu or Control Panel, plus what to do when an app will not uninstall or leaves files behind. October 14, 2026

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Settings Windows 11 Energy Saver: What It Does and How to Use It Windows 11 energy saver explained: turn it on in Quick Settings, set it to start at a battery level or always, what it changes, and how it fits with power mode. October 14, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Privacy Settings: What Each Toggle Really Does A page-by-page guide to Windows 11 privacy settings: advertising ID, diagnostic data, activity history, search, camera, microphone, location and Find my device. October 14, 2026

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Settings Windows 11 Settings: A Practical Tour of Every Section A plain-English tour of Windows 11 Settings: what lives in each section, how to search it, Win+I, and which old Control Panel tools you still need. October 14, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Startup Apps: Stop Programs Opening at Sign-in Manage Windows 11 startup apps from Settings or Task Manager, read the startup impact labels, and decide which programs are safe to stop at sign-in. October 14, 2026

Settings Disable Windows 11 Ads and Suggestions: Every Real Toggle Disable Windows 11 ads and suggestions with built-in toggles in Start, Lock screen, Notifications, Privacy and File Explorer. No scripts or registry edits. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Activation Settings Page: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Activation Settings Page: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Airplane Mode: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Airplane Mode: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Taskbar Left: Move Start and Icons to the Left Put the Windows 11 taskbar left in a few clicks with Taskbar alignment in Settings, plus other taskbar behaviours worth changing and what Settings cannot do. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Backup Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Backup Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Bluetooth Settings: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Bluetooth Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Camera Privacy: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Camera Privacy: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Default Apps: Change Your Browser, PDF and More Change Windows 11 default apps in Settings: set your default browser with one button, pick apps by file type or link type, and reset everything if needed. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Diagnostics and Feedback: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Diagnostics and Feedback: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Enable Developer Mode in Windows 11: Steps and Tips to Know Enable Developer Mode in Windows 11: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Display Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Display Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Ethernet Settings: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Ethernet Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Focus / Do Not Disturb: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Focus / Do Not Disturb: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Fonts Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Fonts Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 for Developers Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 for Developers Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Location Privacy: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Location Privacy: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Lock Screen Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Lock Screen Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Microphone Privacy: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Microphone Privacy: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Multitasking and Snap Layouts Settings: Guide Windows 11 Multitasking and Snap Layouts Settings: where the option lives in Windows 11 Settings, what it does and why a setting may be missing or managed. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Nearby Sharing: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Nearby Sharing: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Notifications Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Notifications Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Optional Features: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Optional Features: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Personalization Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Personalization Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Power and Battery Settings: A Quick Guide Windows 11 Power and Battery Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Proxy Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Proxy Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Recovery Settings: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Recovery Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Search Permissions: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Search Permissions: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 System Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 System Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Sound Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Sound Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Start Menu Settings: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Start Menu Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Storage Sense and Disk Cleanup: What to Know Windows 11 Storage Sense and Disk Cleanup: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Taskbar Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Taskbar Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Time and Language Settings: A Quick Guide Windows 11 Time and Language Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Themes and Dark Mode: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Themes and Dark Mode: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Troubleshoot Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Troubleshoot Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 VPN Settings: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 VPN Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Wi-Fi Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Wi-Fi Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026

Settings Windows 11 Windows Update Settings: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Windows Update Settings: where to find it in the Windows 11 Settings app, what the main options do and what to check if a setting is missing. October 13, 2026