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External DVD Driver Windows 11
Hardware

External CD or DVD Driver for Windows 11 (Not Detected)

Since USB 3.0 was introduced and came on the market, many users prefer the USB slim portable CD or DVD optical drive or burner/writer over the classic internal ATAPI/IDE or SATA DVD drive, due [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Security Tab Missing in Properties
File Explorer

Windows 11: Security Tab Missing in Properties

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties of a file, folder or drive, there is a tab called Security which displays the information about the permission settings of the file. The Security tab [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing
File Explorer

Windows 11 Folder Properties Location Tab Not Showing (Fix)

In Windows 11, when you open the Properties window of a user folder that supports the location feature, e.g. the Documents, Pictures, Downloads, Desktop, Music and Videos folders in the This PC [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 White Blank Block Square Box
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Windows 11 White Square/Rectangle Box on Desktop Screen

There is a known bug in Windows 11 where you might sometimes see a white blank block (rectangle or square box) that blocks the screen partially or fully, and as a result, you can’t click [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Alt Tab blur Windows 11
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How to Remove Alt+Tab Blur Background in Windows 11

In Windows 11, when you press Alt + Tab to switch between opened apps and programs, by default the background is blurred and dimmed to the point that nothing in the background can be seen [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Second Monitor Not Detected After Upgrading to Windows 11
Hardware

Second Monitor Not Detected After Upgrading to Windows 11

There is a common problem where if you have two or more monitors, Windows may fail to detect the secondary monitor or TV after upgrading to Windows 11 from Windows 10. The second monitor may [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 USB Not Booting
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Windows 11 USB Not Booting (How to Fix)

Windows 11 can be upgraded directly from Windows 10 or installed through an installation media such as a bootable USB flash drive. Using bootable USB installation media is a common method to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working
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Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Not Working (Fix)

A keyboard shortcut is a combinations of keys you can press to immediately execute a specific action (e.g. opening a menu, executing copy and paste, etc.) instead of manually navigating and [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Language Icon Missing From Taskbar Windows 11
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Language Icon Missing From Taskbar in Windows 11 (Fix)

The language icon, or more often known as the language bar, is an indicator on the taskbar that shows you what keyboard language or layout you are using at the moment. It also allows you to [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago
Windows 11 Black Screen with Cursor
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Windows 11 White or Black Screen with Cursor (Fix)

Windows crashing is not uncommon even in the latest Windows 11. Operating system can sometimes go wrong as we use it and install stuffs on it. Other than the more serious blue screen of death, [...]

By Nyau Wai Hoe, ago