This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Phone Connection to link your Android mobile device to make Copilot even smarter for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a phone number to text with Copilot for Copilot Tasks by SMS.
Copilot Tasks allow you to delegate certain tasks or work to Copilot using natural language. Instead of working step by step in a conversation, you describe a goal and Copilot plans and executes the steps needed to complete it. Tasks can be run immediately or scheduled to run later. Copilot may browse the web, navigate and interact with websites, generate or edit files, or use connected services you've authorized (such as email or cloud storage) to deliver a result for your review.
You can manage two types of tasks in Copilot:
Regular tasks run once and begin as soon as you submit your request.
Example: “Order pizza for my...
This tutorial will show you how to delete Copilot Reminders you no longer want to appear as notifications on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
Copilot Reminders are simple, time‑based notifications that pop up on your mobile device at the exact moment you choose. They’re great for:
remembering appointments or deadlines
nudging yourself about something later in the day
keeping track of tasks without having to mentally juggle them
Copilot supports both one-time and recurring reminders, allowing you to automate repeated tasks.
Free Copilot users can create up to 5 reminders, and Microsoft 365 subscribers can create up to...
This tutorial will show you how to create Copilot Reminders anywhere that appear as notifications on your Android or iOS mobile device.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
Copilot Reminders are simple, time‑based notifications that pop up on your mobile device at the exact moment you choose. They’re great for:
remembering appointments or deadlines
nudging yourself about something later in the day
keeping track of tasks without having to mentally juggle them
Copilot supports both one-time and recurring reminders, allowing you to automate repeated tasks.
Free Copilot users can create up to 5 reminders, and Microsoft 365 subscribers can create up to 20.
When...
This tutorial will show you how to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5761 (Dev 25H2), build 26120.5761 (Beta 24H2), and build 28020.1619 (Canary 26H1), Microsoft is beginning to gradually roll out the ability to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. To start with, you will be able to resume or continue listening to your favorite Spotify tracks and episodes right from where you left off on the Spotify app on your Android phone.
You will need to use the same Spotify account on both your Android phone and your PC.
Starting with Windows 11 build...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the ability to delete photos from your Android phone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage photos you've taken on your Android phone on your PC.
To minimize network bandwidth and maximize performance, the Phone Link app on your PC will only show your 2,000 most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device.
The Phone Link app on your PC can only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your Android device. If you moved or saved your photos to a different folder, they will not appear in the Phone Link.
You can delete...
This tutorial will show you how to view photos and screenshots on your phone in the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can view up to 2000 photos and screenshots you've taken on your linked phone in the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app will only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your linked phone. If you moved or saved your photos to a different folder...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off access to your Android phone mobile device in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
If you turn on Allow this PC to access your mobile devices, you will be able to link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device.
It is required to sign in to Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account before you are able to link (add) and manage your mobile devices from your PC.
Microsoft is beginning to gradually roll out the ability to see your Android phone in File Explorer in Windows 11 to Windows Insiders with Android phones across all Insider Channels.
With this new experience...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing photos from your Android phone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage photos you've taken on your Android phone on your PC.
To minimize network bandwidth and maximize performance, the Phone Link app on your PC will only show your 2,000 most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device.
The Phone Link app on your PC can only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your Android device. If you moved or saved your photos to a different folder, they will not appear in the Phone Link.
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open your Android apps in expanded screen view when opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
You can turn on or off to always open apps in...
This tutorial will show you how to switch between compact and expanded layout view for Android apps opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
Here's How:
1 On your Windows 11 PC while your phone...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Send to My Phone" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), you can share content to an Android device using the Send to My Phone context menu in File Explorer and on the desktop.
The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC.
If you don't want the "Send to My Phone" item in the context menu for your linked phone, you can remove it without having to uninstall the Phone Link app.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2), Microsoft is making a few refinements...
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