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1. How can I access background apps settings in Windows 11?

Step 1: Click the "Start" button in the lower left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select “Settings” (the gear-shaped icon).
Step 3: In the left sidebar, click “System.”
Step 4: Then, select “Background Apps” from the menu.

2. How can I see which apps are running in the background in Windows 11?

Step 1: Open background apps settings by following the steps above.
Step 2: Once inside, you'll see a list of apps with a switch next to each one. If the switch is on, it means the app can run in the background.
Step 3: You can disable apps that you don't want running in the background by simply sliding the switch to the left.

3. How can I control which background apps have network access in Windows 11?

Step 1: Go to background apps settings as explained above.
Step 2: Scroll down until you find the “Background Apps” option and click on it.
Step 3: Here you will see a list of applications with switches next to them. To control network access, simply turn off the switch for the apps you want to limit.

4. How can I manage background app notifications in Windows 11?

Step 1: Access the background app settings as explained in the previous questions.
Step 2: Find the “Background app notifications” option and click on it.
Step 3: Here you will see a list of applications with switches next to them. To manage notifications, simply turn the switch on or off for each app based on your preferences.

5. How can I know what effect background apps have on the performance of my Windows 11 computer?

Step 1: Go back to the background apps settings by following the steps above.
Step 2: Scroll down until you find the “Effect on performance” option and click on it.
Step 3: Here you will find detailed information on how background applications can affect your computer's performance, as well as recommendations on how to manage them efficiently.

6. How can I stop apps from running in the background when starting Windows 11?

Step 1: Access the background app settings as explained in the first questions.
Step 2: Look for the “Start apps in the background automatically” option and disable it.
Step 3: This will prevent apps from running in the background when you start Windows 11.

7. How can I reset all background apps settings in Windows 11?

Step 1: Go back to the background apps settings as explained above.
Step 2: Scroll down until you find the “Reset all background apps” option and click on it.
Step 3: Confirm the action and all background app settings will return to their default state.

8. How can I see the resource consumption of background apps in Windows 11?

Step 1: Head to the background apps settings as explained above.
Step 2: Look for the “Resource consumption of background applications” option.
Step 3: Here you can see detailed information about the resource consumption of each background application, such as the amount of CPU, memory and network they use.

9. How can I limit background apps access to location in Windows 11?

Step 1: Enter the background apps settings as explained in previous questions.
Step 2: Scroll down until you find the “Location” option and click on it.
Step 3: Here you will see a list of applications with switches next to them. Simply turn off the switch for apps you don't want to grant location access to.

10. How can I make sure background apps in Windows 11 don't affect my privacy?

Step 1: Access the background apps settings by following the steps above.
Step 2: Find the “Privacy” option and click on it.
Step 3: Here you will see a list of permissions that background apps can have, such as access to the camera, microphone, contacts, etc. Review and adjust these permissions based on your privacy preferences.

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