However, since the Developer Mode is not required for regular usage, it is turned off by default. Hence, interested developers will need to enable it from the Windows settings in order to use the feature. Though not a majority of things have changed when it comes to enabling the feature, it can get a bit tricky to find the option now that it is located under a new sub-menu in Windows 11.

Should I enable Developer Mode on my PC?

Simply put, Windows Developer Mode allows you to install unsigned apps onto your computer in order to test them during the ongoing development of the said app. Thus, for those who are using their Windows computer for regular activities such as web browsing, gaming, and not making their own applications, it is recommended they do not enable this functionality. In case you wish to sideload apps on Windows 11, but do not want to install any unsigned UWP apps (those that are still in the development phase), you definitely don’t need to enable Windows Developer Mode.

How can I enable Developer Mode in Windows 11?

If you want to enable Developer Mode on your PC, you can do this through the built-in Settings. You can toggle the Developer Mode option on and off whenever you need.

  1. Click the Start Menu icon and choose the Settings option.

  2. Next, click on the Privacy & Security tab from the left panel of the Settings window.

  3. Then, select For Developers options present to the right of your screen.

  4. Now, locate the Developer Mode section and toggle the switch present underneath to the On position.

  5. After that, click on the Yes button from the overlay pane.

  6. Windows Developer Mode is now enabled. SPONSORED

What are Device Portal and Device Discovery?

Windows Device Portal is a web server included with Windows that allows you to configure, manage, and view diagnostic information of your device over a network or USB devices. You can also connect with devices locally using a browser on the device. Device Discovery simply makes the device visible to USB connections and all the other devices present on the local network. For your better understanding, below is a list of functionalities provided by Device Portal:

Manipulate and see a list of all running processes Terminate, install, delete, or launch apps Change Wi-Fi profiles, view signal strength, and see ipconfig Track live usage of CPU, memory, network, and GPU Collect process dumps and ETW traces

How to enable Device Portal

In order to enable Device Portal, here’s what you should do: By enabling Windows Device Portal you will be able to manage your Windows device remotely.

Explore developer-friendly settings

After enabling Developer Mode, Windows allows developers to access a plethora of settings pertaining to File Explorer, Remote Desktop, Windows Terminal, and even PowerShell. These settings are also available for non-developers. However, listing them all in one place really makes it convenient for developers who might need to toggle them often if and when needed. This great direction from Microsoft will definitely translate into more and more apps popping up on the Microsoft Store offering great convenience and a better user experience. If you wish to know what all new Microsoft has for developers, check out our post on all new areas accessible to Windows 11 developers. In case you still have some questions or even suggestions for us, do not hesitate to let us know by using the comments section below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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