control panel
Americannoun
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Computers.
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the portion of a computer console that contains manual controls for regulating computer operations.
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Etymology
Origin of control panel
First recorded in 1920–1925
Example Sentences
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To check on whether your computer is set to automatically connect to the 2.5GHz band go to the Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.
From Seattle Times • May 7, 2022
Those of us who have been around Windows for a while will immediately recognize the old-fashioned Control Panel, which is where you used to go for almost all Windows tweaks.
From The Verge • Apr. 29, 2022
In the results, you’ll find the Control Panel app; select it.
From The Verge • Apr. 29, 2022
To do that open the Device Manager, which you’ll find in the Control Panel.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2022
First, run Microsoft’s Troubleshoot utility, which you’ll find in the Control Panel.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2022
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