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Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Copilot app version 1.25044.93.0, "Ask Copilot" is added to the context menu. The Ask Copilot context menu item is available when you right click or shift + right click on one or more PDF, image, or text files. When you click on the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, it will open the Copilot app with the file(s) uploaded (copied) to Copilot so you can chat and ask about the file(s) with Copilot. If you don't want this Ask Copilot item in the context menu, it can be removed without having to uninstall the Copilot app. Option One: Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu for...
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Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options (Shift+F10) at the bottom you have to click on to see all available options. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/finding-items-in-the-file-explorer-context-menu-2c458eb5-d27a-4b69-9301-60df221caaa0 If you use the context menu a lot, then you will most likely find having to click on Show more options annoying anytime you need more options. Pressing the Shift + F10 keys while having something selected will open the "Show more options"...
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Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. Known Windows Folders which are available by default in the navigation pane are no longer displayed as a "Folders" group under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC’s drives. If you like, you can add the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) back under "Folders" in File...
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Change Hover Time to Show Taskbar Thumbnail Previews in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the hover delay time to show taskbar thumbnail previews for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The setting in this tutorial no longer works starting with at least Windows 11 version 24H2. The taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of your desktop in Windows 11 that shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store icons aligned to the center by default. The taskbar corner includes the notification area icons, Quick Settings (Win+A), and Notification Center (Win+N) with the clock and calendar. When you hover the pointer over an icon on the taskbar with an open window, there is a delay milliseconds you have to wait before...
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Enable or Disable Windows Spotlight on Desktop Background in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Spotlight on the desktop background for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. You can have Windows Spotlight as a theme and display different background images on your desktop and lock screen in Windows 11. If wanted, you can enable or disable the ability to set Windows Spotlight as the desktop background using the group policy in this tutorial. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight/?pivots=windows-11 You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Windows Spotlight on the desktop background. Option One: Enable or Disable Windows Spotlight on Desktop Background for All or Specific Users in...
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Add or Remove OneDrive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove OneDrive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync...
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Clear Start Menu Recommended Section in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear the Start menu Recommended section to always show empty for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your recently added apps, recently opened items, and websites. While you currently cannot remove the Recommended section on the Start menu, you can clear the Recommended section to always show empty. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.5025 (Beta 23H2) and build 26120.3380 (Beta/Dev 24H2), Microsoft is trying out a new change where we will recommend a snap group in the Recommended section of the Start menu based on two apps that are most likely to be...
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Change Color of Translucent Selection Rectangle in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the color of the translucent selection rectangle for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The translucent selection rectangle is the box you see when you left click and hold, and then drag the pointer over items to select them when you release the left click. The border color of the selection rectangle is solid blue by default. The color inside the selection rectangle is a translucent version of the solid blue color by default. If you like, you can change the border and/or inside color to the same or different custom color(s) of your choice. If you change your theme, the translucent selection rectangle color will be changed to what is included in the theme. The translucent selection...
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Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the Start layout to show more pins or more recommendations for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Starting in Windows 11 build 22509, you can right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings and choose the “More pins” or “More recommendations” layout option to show an extra row of either pins or recommendations, respectively. You can now configure Start to show more pins or more recommendations based on your preference. Option One: Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations in Settings Option Two: Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations using REG file Option Three...
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Change Start Menu "All" page View in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the “All” page view in the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, Recommended, and All apps page. In Windows 11 build 22635.4950 (Beta 23H2), Microsoft is introducing two new views to the “All” page in the Start menu: grid and category view. Grid and list view shows your apps in alphabetical order and category view groups all your apps into categories, ordered by usage. This change is gradually rolling out so you may not see it right away. Microsoft plans to begin rolling this out to Windows Insiders who are receiving updates based on Windows 11, version 24H2 in the Dev and Beta Channels soon. In Windows 11 build 26200.5518 Dev (24H2)...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Hide Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically hide the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. The taskbar on your desktop is located on the bottom of the screen by default in Windows 11. If you like, you can have the taskbar automatically hide in Windows 11. If you enable automatically hide the taskbar, you can show the taskbar on demand by: Hover pointer on border of taskbar location. Press the Win + T keys. On a touchscreen, swipe inwards from the border (ex: bottom) of taskbar location. If you have a tablet, convertible, or 2-in-1 type device in tablet/slate mode, then the taskbar will always autohide even if turned off when you have a window open. If you have turned on Optimize taskbar for touch...
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Add or Remove Gallery in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Gallery in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Gallery displays the contents of the Pictures library. When you include a folder, the files appear in the Gallery but continue to be stored in their original locations. You...
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