os-windows.md

sys config

bios

• disable security measures for thunderport
• set system suspend (i think?) to Win11 instead of Linux
• increase display refresh rate: Advanced Display Settings > Refresh Rate

increase trackpad speed

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/touchpad-tuning-guidelines
• "touchpad settings" → (MAXED)
• mouse settings in control panel → (MAXED)
• Registrierungseditor (mouse settings and touchpad settings) → (MAXED)
• Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse → mouse speed to 2
• Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrecisionTouchPad → cursor speed to 20
• "control your mouse with a keypad": pointer speed in system settings → (should stay OFF)

lenovo vantage

• go to power settings and set max limit for battery charging when plugged in

wsl

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/install
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/tutorials/wsl-git
• wsl install
• wsl --list --verbose
• wsl --set-default-version 2
• downlaod the “Terminal” app from the app store, configure it to open up Ubuntu bash and the dev folder on startup.
• sudo apt install preload

disable caps lock

• https://github.com/randyrants/sharpkeys
• https://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/faq.htm
• winget install -e --id XPFFCG7M673D4F

apps

• python: install first to avoid weird path variables
• choclatey: https://chocolatey.org/install
  • sudo command for powershell: https://www.delftstack.com/howto/powershell/powershell-sudo/#:~:text=The%20sudo%20command%20is%20one,can%20completely%20control%20the%20system
• winget: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/
• scoop: https://scoop.sh/
• power toys (tile management, muting microphone): https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/
  • enable admin mode on start of the app
  • disable showing mouse on pressing alt key twice