Windows 11

“Your printer is not receiving the print command” often signals a breakdown in the communication between your Windows 11 device and the printer, resulting in stalled print jobs or unresponsive devices. This issue can stem from outdated drivers, network changes, incorrect printer status, or residual software conflicts after a Windows upgrade or network switch. Addressing these root causes will restore direct, reliable printing and eliminate frustrating delays.

Run the Windows Printer Troubleshooter

Step 1: Open the Get Help app by selecting Start, typing Get Help, and pressing Enter. In the app, search for “printer troubleshooter.”

Step 2: Launch the printer

Open windows shifting position or shrinking in size after your Windows 11 PC wakes from sleep can disrupt workflows and waste time. This issue often surfaces after major system updates, when using DisplayPort connections, or if Windows retains outdated monitor configurations. The following methods address the most reliable solutions for keeping your window layouts consistent after sleep or monitor wake events.

Method 1: Clear Outdated Display Cache Entries from the Registry

Windows stores monitor configurations and display data in the registry. Over time, especially after connecting or disconnecting different monitors, these entries can accumulate and cause Windows to misidentify your

Notepad on Windows 11 has shifted from being a barebones text editor to supporting lightweight formatting, including bold, italics, lists, and Markdown syntax. For users who rely on Notepad to strip all formatting from copied text, these changes may disrupt established workflows. Fortunately, Notepad still provides straightforward options to remove formatting and restore plain text functionality.

Remove Formatting Using the Notepad Toolbar or Menu

Step 1: Open Notepad and paste or type the text you want to return to plain formatting. The formatting toolbar appears at the top if the feature is enabled.

Step 2: To clear formatting from selected

Audio output devices like default speakers can disappear from Windows 11 when their drivers are uninstalled by mistake. This leads to the “No audio device installed” message, loss of sound, or missing playback options in your sound settings. Recovering your default speakers requires a series of targeted troubleshooting steps that address both software and driver-level issues. Below are several methods to systematically restore your audio functionality, beginning with the most direct and effective solutions.

Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager

Step 1: Open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button and selecting Device Manager. This utility displays a list

WiFi speed in Windows 11 can drop dramatically after a system wakes from sleep, with download rates falling from expected levels to a crawl. This issue often requires a full reboot to restore normal performance, but several targeted adjustments can resolve the problem without restarting your PC. These solutions address common causes like power management conflicts, adapter settings, and driver mismatches.

Adjust Adapter Power Management and Wake Settings

Step 1: Open Device Manager by pressing Windows + X and selecting Device Manager.

Step 2: Expand the Network adapters section and double-click your WiFi adapter.

Step 3: In the adapter properties window,

Microsoft.Photos.exe, the core process behind the Photos app in Windows 11, sometimes consumes excessive memory, slowing down the system and causing delays when opening images or managing files. This issue often appears after system updates or when the app runs background tasks like thumbnail generation or photo indexing. Addressing this high memory usage involves targeted fixes that restore normal resource consumption and improve system responsiveness.

Re-Register the Microsoft Photos App

Step 1: Open the Start menu and type Windows PowerShell. Right-click on the result and select Run as administrator to launch PowerShell with elevated privileges.

Step 2: In