Setup Guides

RDP exposed to the internet is a top ransomware entry point. Lock it down with Network Level Authentication, lockout policy, and a VPN instead of port forwarding.

Running as administrator gives every program you open full control of the PC. Set UAC to always notify and move daily use to a standard account without losing anything.

Task Scheduler runs scripts, backups, and cleanups automatically. Here is how to build a task that actually fires, and how to fix one that silently doesn't.

Emulators, WSL, and virtual machines all need CPU virtualization switched on in firmware. Here is where each manufacturer hides the setting.

Run Ubuntu and other Linux distributions inside Windows 11 with WSL. One command installs it — here is that command, plus fixes for every common error.

Hyper-V lets you run virtual machines natively in Windows 11 Pro. Here is how to turn it on, create your first VM, and avoid the conflicts it causes.

Need to change boot order, enable TPM, or turn off XMP? Here is how to enter BIOS or UEFI on Windows 11 from inside Windows and with the setup key at startup.

Switching to Cloudflare, Google, or Quad9 DNS can fix broken sites and speed up browsing. Change DNS servers in Windows 11, enable encrypted DNS, and test the result.

Moving to a new Windows 11 PC? Transfer files, browser data, and settings safely with an external drive, network share, or cloud sync, step by step.

PC blocked by the TPM 2.0 or CPU requirement? Install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware safely, understand the risks, and keep your files, step by step.