The Settings app in Windows 10 and 11 doesn’t let you change the duration of the desktop background slideshow to less than one minute. You wonder if there is a way to set the slideshow duration to something other than the pre-defined timing, for example, 10 seconds.Read more
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“Choose where to get apps” is Missing in Settings
When you open Settings → Apps → “Advanced app settings” in Windows 11 or Settings → Apps → Apps & Features in Windows 10, the “Choose where to get apps from” option may be missing.
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[Fix] Windows Update “Attention Needed” Notification in Settings
When you open Settings, you may see a notification that says “Attention needed” near the Windows Update icon at the top of the Settings window.
Clicking on the “Windows Update (Attention needed)” icon may do nothing.Read more
Proxy section not visible in Network & Internet Settings
When you open Settings and click Network & Internet, the “Proxy” option may be missing. Also, if you use the Start menu search to find the proxy settings option, you may not be able to launch it.Read more
Startup Apps Option Missing in Settings in Windows 10 or 11
When you open Settings and click “Apps”, the “Startup” option may be missing. The Startup option lets you manage apps that start automatically when you sign in. Despite this issue, the Task Manager’s Startup tab may show the startup entries correctly.Read more
How to Open Control Panel in Windows 11
You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it’s just right for you. Since Windows 10, many Control Panel settings have been moved to the Settings app. The classic Control Panel is still there, but its entry points are not prominent.Read more
Accounts “Sign-in Options” in Settings is Completely Blank
When you open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in Options, the Sign-in Options page may be completely empty. As a result, you cannot modify the PIN, dynamic lock, or other sign-in settings.Read more
How to Open “Device and Printers” in Windows 11
In Windows 11 22H2 and up, when you double-click “Devices and Printers” from the classic Control Panel, it redirects you to the Settings → Bluetooth & devices page. You may wonder how to access the classic Device and Printers Control Panel applet.Read more
Can’t Set “Windows Spotlight” as Desktop Background in Windows 11
When you select “Windows Spotlight” from the list of background choices in the Personalization page in Windows 11 Settings, the default choice is immediately reset to “Picture”. This problem occurs if you’ve turned off background apps globally.Read more
Fix: Time Zone Settings Grayed out in Windows 11
When you open the Date & time settings to change the time zone, the Time zone settings may be fully grayed out or missing on your Windows 11 computer. Let’s see how to resolve the issue.Read more