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Add or Remove Manage BitLocker Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Manage BitLocker" context menu on drives encrypted by BitLocker or Device Encryption for all users Windows 10 and Windows 11. Device Encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. You can turn on BitLocker protection for...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Copilot Vision in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Circle to Copilot for Copilot Vision in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Copilot Vision (Circle to Copilot) setting is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. The Enable Copilot Vision for anything on screen setting allows you to use the Circle to Copilot shortcut then select any content on your screen to ask Copilot, including on your desktop or applications outside the Edge browser. The Enable Copilot Vision on webpages in Edge setting allows you to use the right mouse button to circle any content in the Edge browser to ask Copilot. Reference...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove Mouse Keys Icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show the mouse keys notification icon on the taskbar system tray when using mouse keys for your account in Windows 11. Mouse Keys lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. When mouse keys is turned on, you can only use mouse keys when Num Lock is on by default. Num Lock will toggle mouse keys active or inactive without turning off mouse keys. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer-9e0c72c8-b882-7918-8e7b-391fd62adf33 The "Show the mouse keys icon on the taskbar" setting and other mouse keys settings are saved to the Flags string value (REG_SZ) in the registry key below for the...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Only use Mouse Keys when Num Lock is On in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off only use mouse keys when Num Lock is on for your account in Windows 11. Mouse Keys lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. When mouse keys is turned on, you can only use mouse keys when Num Lock is on by default. Num Lock will toggle mouse keys active or inactive without turning off mouse keys. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer-9e0c72c8-b882-7918-8e7b-391fd62adf33 The "Only use mouse keys when Num lock is on" setting and other mouse keys settings are saved to the Flags string value (REG_SZ) in the registry key below for the current user. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Control Mouse Keys Speed with Ctrl and Shift keys in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and Shift key to slow down" the pointer when using mouse keys for your account in Windows 11. Mouse Keys lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer-9e0c72c8-b882-7918-8e7b-391fd62adf33 The "Hold the Ctrl key to speed up and Shift key to slow down" setting and other mouse keys settings are saved to the Flags string value (REG_SZ) in the registry key below for the current user. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Accessibility\MouseKeys Option One: Enable or Disable Control Mouse Keys Speed with Ctrl and Shift...
Accessibility
Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how quickly the pointer starts and stops when using mouse keys for your account in Windows 11. Mouse Keys lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer-9e0c72c8-b882-7918-8e7b-391fd62adf33 Option One: Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Settings Option Two: Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Control Panel Option Three: Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Registry Editor Change Mouse Keys Acceleration in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Accessibility on the left side, and click/tap on Mouse on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open...
Accessibility
Change Mouse Keys Speed in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how fast the pointer moves when using mouse keys for your account in Windows 11. Mouse Keys lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard—instead of the mouse—to move the pointer. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-mouse-keys-to-move-the-mouse-pointer-9e0c72c8-b882-7918-8e7b-391fd62adf33 Option One: Change Mouse Keys Speed in Settings Option Two: Change Mouse Keys Speed in Control Panel Option Three: Change Mouse Keys Speed in Registry Editor Change Mouse Keys Speed in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Accessibility on the left side, and click/tap on Mouse on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Mouse settings 3 Adjust the Mouse keys...
Accessibility
Change Time to Clear Windows Security Protection History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how many days to automatically clear Windows Security protection history in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Protection History page in the Windows Security app is where you can go to view recommendations and actions that Microsoft Defender Antivirus has taken on your behalf, Potentially Unwanted Apps that have been removed, or key services (ex: SmartScreen) that are turned off. Protection History only retains events for 15 days by default, after which they will automatically be cleared from history. Protection history events that require action will not get cleared until you take action for them. You can change the number of days to keep items in the scan history folder. After this time...
Privacy and Security
Change Read Aloud Speed in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the reading speed for Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Read Aloud is a tool in Microsoft Edge that reads the text of a web page audibly. Listen as Microsoft Edge reads webpage content to you using AI-powered technology to parse the text. Whether listening is preferable to reading or you need to multitask, Microsoft Edge Read aloud frees you to sit back and listen or do other things. With many languages, accents, and natural-sounding voices to choose from, Read aloud can be customized to read your way. Learn how to tailor Read aloud to speak to you in the tone, language, and speed you prefer. Read aloud can be used both online and offline. With an...
Browsers and Mail
Change Read Aloud Voice in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how change the voice used for Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Read Aloud is a tool in Microsoft Edge that reads the text of a web page audibly. Listen as Microsoft Edge reads webpage content to you using AI-powered technology to parse the text. Whether listening is preferable to reading or you need to multitask, Microsoft Edge Read aloud frees you to sit back and listen or do other things. With many languages, accents, and natural-sounding voices to choose from, Read aloud can be customized to read your way. Learn how to tailor Read aloud to speak to you in the tone, language, and speed you prefer. Read aloud can be used both online and offline. With an active...
Browsers and Mail
Change Windows Terminal Language in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the Windows Terminal language for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Windows Terminal uses the system default language by default, but you can select a preferred language to use in Windows Terminal instead. Reference...
Apps
Start and Close Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you different ways to start and close Read Aloud in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Read Aloud is a tool in Microsoft Edge that reads the text of a web page audibly. Listen as Microsoft Edge reads webpage content to you using AI-powered technology to parse the text. Whether listening is preferable to reading or you need to multitask, Microsoft Edge Read aloud frees you to sit back and listen or do other things. With many languages, accents, and natural-sounding voices to choose from, Read aloud can be customized to read your way. Learn how to tailor Read aloud to speak to you in the tone, language, and speed you prefer. Read aloud can be used both online and offline. With an active internet...
Browsers and Mail

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