How to enable new Auto Color Management (ACM) feature on Windows 11

This article will show you how to enable an early version of the new Auto Color Management (ACM) feature on Windows 11 build 25309. The hardware-accelerated system-level color control (Auto Color control) feature is being extended by Microsoft to all SDR monitors (via @PhantomOcean3). (Previously, only certain qualifying and specially provided SDR displays could use … Read more

Windows 11 upgrade vs. clean install (difference)

On Windows 11, an upgrade means switching from an older to a newer version of the operating system and preserving your files, settings, and apps. A clean install means erasing the hard drive and installing a fresh copy of Windows 11 without preserving settings, apps, and files. Usually, a clean installation is better than an … Read more

How to rename audio devices on Windows 11

In Windows 11, when a new input or output device is connected, the system gives it a generic name. When you have a single microphone or a pair of speakers, this is usually not an issue, but when you have several devices, it can occasionally become perplexing. Using the Settings app or Taskbar Quick Settings … Read more

How to delete pending updates on Windows 10

Installing cumulative updates on Windows 10 can occasionally result in issues like file corruption, incompatibility, or unidentified flaws. For whatever reason, you can either skip the update completely or clear pending updates to download the package again if you have trouble downloading it or users notice problems with a specific rollout. To accomplish this, remove … Read more

How to disable advertising tracking on Windows 11

When you use specific programs on Windows 11, the system is assigned a unique advertising identification number that enables advertising businesses to monitor your usage and display tailored advertisements. Some people may view this as a privacy concern, even if tailored advertisements can occasionally be useful in identifying various goods and services that you would … Read more

How to share printer in network on Windows 11

To share printer on Windows 11, open Settings > Printers & scanners , choose the printer to share, click on Printer properties, open the Sharing tab, click Change Sharing Options, check Share this printer, and click OK. You may also need to change the network profile type to Private from Settings > Network & internet … Read more