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* Update CONTRIBUTING.md * updated the apps page and pics * updated tweaks tab pic * updated features page with pic * updated update page with pic * update win 11 page with pic * update pics for app page * deleted old pics * fix favicon from not showing * added forums link in help * Update hugo.toml * updated title screen pic and added it to the main screen * Update _index.md * added the recommended section to the user guild tweeks * Update _index.md * added the new advance preset * clean up pages * fix links * fixed wikipedia link * Update _index.md
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Use the Tweaks tab to apply recommended Windows changes, review optional presets, and adjust a few supporting settings such as DNS and power plans. Start with a preset unless you already know which individual tweaks you want.
Recommended Selections
Use the quick-selection buttons at the top of the Tweaks tab to speed up setup:
- Standard: Selects the recommended baseline set of tweaks for most users.
- Minimal: Selects a smaller, lower-impact set of common tweaks.
- Advanced: Selects a focused set of safer advanced tweaks. This preset intentionally skips restore point creation and cleanup tasks to avoid long runtime.
- Clear: Clears all currently selected tweaks.
- Get Installed Tweaks: Best-effort detection for tweaks already applied on your system.
Run Tweaks
- Open the Tweaks tab: Navigate to the Tweaks tab in the application.
- Select Tweaks: Choose the tweaks you want to apply. You can use the presets available at the top for convenience.
- Run Tweaks: After selecting the desired tweaks, click Run Tweaks at the bottom of the screen.
Note
To see what each preset includes, view preset.json.
Important
Some tweaks take effect immediately, while others may require Explorer to restart, a sign-out, or a full reboot.
Undo Tweaks
- Open the Tweaks tab: Go to the Tweaks tab located next to Install.
- Select Tweaks to Remove: Choose the tweaks you want to disable or remove.
- Undo Tweaks: Click Undo Selected Tweaks at the bottom of the screen to apply the changes.
Essential Tweaks
Essential Tweaks are the safest starting point for most systems. They focus on lower-risk changes that improve usability, reduce noise, and avoid the more invasive changes found in advanced options.
Advanced Tweaks (CAUTION)
Advanced Tweaks are for users who understand the side effects of deeper Windows changes. Create a restore point first, review each item, and avoid treating the full advanced list as a one-click baseline.
O&O ShutUp10++
O&O ShutUp10++ can be launched from Winutil with one click. It is a free privacy tool for Windows that helps users manage telemetry, update behavior, and app permission settings.
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DNS
Use the DNS section to switch both IPv4 and IPv6 DNS providers without editing adapter settings manually. Choose the option that best matches your priority: speed, filtering, or privacy.
- Default: Uses the default DNS settings configured by your ISP or network.
- DHCP: Automatically acquires DNS settings from the DHCP server.
- Google: A reliable and fast DNS service provided by Google.
- Cloudflare: Known for speed and privacy, Cloudflare DNS is a popular choice for enhancing internet performance.
- Cloudflare_Malware: Provides additional protection by blocking malware sites.
- Cloudflare_Malware_Adult: Blocks both malware and adult content, offering more comprehensive filtering.
- Open_DNS: Offers customizable filtering and enhanced security features.
- Quad9: Focuses on security by blocking known malicious domains.
- AdGuard_Ads_Trackers: AdGuard DNS blocks ads, trackers, and other unwanted DNS requests. Visit the website and sign in for a dashboard, statistics, and additional server-side customization.
- AdGuard_Ads_Trackers_Malware_Adult: AdGuard DNS blocks ads, trackers, malware, and adult content, and enables Safe Search and Safe Mode where possible.
Customize Preferences
Use Customize Preferences for smaller visual and behavior changes that do not fit the main tweak presets.
Performance Plans
Use Performance Plans to enable or remove the Ultimate Performance power profile.
Add and activate the Ultimate Performance Profile:
- Enables and activates the Ultimate Performance Profile to enhance system performance by minimizing latency and increasing efficiency.
Remove Ultimate Performance Profile:
- Deactivates the Ultimate Performance Profile, changing the system to the Balanced Profile.