This tutorial will show you how to send files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), you can share content to an Android device from the 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.
Microsoft previewed the ability to share files between your devices in December. Starting with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4805 and higher in Beta Channel and 26120.3000 and higher in Dev channel, you can now easily send files across your devices (Android/iPhone and Windows PC) right from...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to change the default folder that screen recordings are automatically saved to by the Snipping Tool app for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2408.13.0 and newer to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels and version 11.2408.15.0 and newer to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft introduces the ability to change the folder that original screenshots and screen recordings are automatically saved to.
Recordings from the Snipping Tool are automatically saved as a .mp4 file to the C:\Users\<username>\Videos\Screen Recordings folder by default for the current user.
Recordings from the Snipping Tool are also temporarily cached as a...
This tutorial will show you how to change an internal disk drive status to offline or online as needed in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
By default, all newly discovered disks are brought online with read and write access.
When you take a disk offline, it is removed from "This PC" in File Explorer, and becomes unmountable and inaccessible (even after a restart) until you bring it back online. You also cannot initialize a disk or create volumes/partitions on a disk until it's online.
Taking a disk offline does not turn off the disk, but it will still use your Turn off hard disk after setting in Power Options.
Taking a disk offline can be a handy way to effectively remove the disk as needed without having to physically remove the disk...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the tab Performance detector in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Microsoft Edge proactively takes steps to minimize resource usage when your device is under pressure to keep your device running smoothly. One way Microsoft Edge does this is by putting tabs to sleep when memory pressure is detected on your device. Sometimes the proactive steps that Microsoft Edge...
This tutorial will show you how to create a shortcut of an elevated task to run an app as administrator without getting a UAC prompt for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you open an application file with Run as administrator, you will get a UAC prompt by default for approval before the app is allowed to run with elevated rights.
In addition, Windows will not allow elevated apps to run at startup by default.
If you want to run an app as administrator (elevated) without getting a UAC prompt or at startup, then you can create an elevated task using the steps below to run the application as a workaround to do so.
You must be signed in as an administrator to create and use this elevated shortcut.
Here's How:
1 Open...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the hidden icon menu on taskbar system tray for your account in Windows 11.
The hidden icon menu (aka: taskbar corner overflow menu) shows the notification icons you turned off from showing on the system tray.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22572, you can turn on or off showing the hidden icon menu on the taskbar system tray.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22610, there will no longer be an empty show hidden icons arrow showing in your system tray when you’ve set all your icons there to show.
Option One: Turn On or Off Hidden Icon Menu on Taskbar System Tray in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Hidden Icon Menu on Taskbar System Tray using REG file
EXAMPLE: Hidden icon menu...
This tutorial will show you how to view the purchase and order history for your Microsoft account.
After you make a purchase or order with your Microsoft account, Microsoft will post a charge to your payment option, you’ll see the amount and description on the statement from that payment option. This could be a credit card statement, cell phone provider statement, or other payment option, depending on how you paid.
You can compare your Microsoft account purchases with the statement from your payment option by checking your order history.
Your Microsoft account order history includes details such as order date, order number, price, payment method, status, shipping details, tracking, product key, print invoice, etc...
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This tutorial will show you how to restart the Widgets process for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance.
Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the Widgets board you can...
This tutorial will provide you with a list of RTM (retail) and KMS generic keys (default keys) for all editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Generic keys (aka: "default keys") for Windows 10/11 from Microsoft will allow you to install or upgrade to a specific Windows 10/11 edition you want, but will not activate it.
Using a generic key can be helpful if you wanted to install or upgrade to a specific Windows 10/11 edition for evaluation or testing on a PC or virtual machine, or just don't have a digital license or your genuine product key currently available and you will activate later when able.
If you do have a digital license linked to your Microsoft account for the specific Windows 10/11 edition associated to the PC you sign in...
This tutorial will show you how to search for and find keys, values, and data inside the Registry Editor in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
Sometime you may need to search inside Registry Editor to find a key, value, or data you want to edit, modify, rename, or delete.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
Here's How:
1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
2 In the left pane of Registry Editor, select the key or...
This tutorial will show you how to create a Check for Updates shortcut in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update. Make sure your device is plugged in when you know updates will be installed.
If you like, you can create a Check for Updates shortcut to use on demand to directly open the Settings > Windows Update page, and have it automatically check for updates.
EXAMPLE: Checking for updates on Settings > Windows Update page
Here's How:
1 Right click or press...
This tutorial will show you how to quickly switch between a registry key that exists in both the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER branch locations in Registry Editor in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can quickly switch between registry keys in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) branch and HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) branch if the key exists in both branches. This makes it easy to modify values at both branch locations as needed.
Reference...
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