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Change Size of Window in Windows 11

General Change Size of Window in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to resize an open window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can resize an open window to change its horizontal and vertical sizes to what you want. Option One: Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts Option Two: Change Size of Window by Dragging Borders Option Three: Change Size of Window from Title Bar Option Four: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Icon Option Five: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts 1 While the window is in focus, press the Alt + Space keys to open the title bar menu. 2 Press the S key to select "Size" in the menu. Size will be grayed out if the window is minimized or...
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Restore Legacy Folder Options in Windows 11

Personalization Restore Legacy Folder Options in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restore the removed legacy settings in Folder Options for all users in Windows 11. You can use Folder Options (aka: File Explorer Options) to change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed in Windows 11 File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 23481 in the Insider Dev Channel, Microsoft removed a handful of old settings under Folder Options in File Explorer as part of an effort to clean up the number of settings for File Explorer. Many of these are legacy settings that have been around for ages and are not being regularly used by people on Windows 11. These removed legacy settings can still be changed via registry keys linked below. Starting with Windows 11 build 23486...
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Change Game Installation Options in Microsoft Store and Xbox app in Windows 11

Gaming Change Game Installation Options in Microsoft Store and Xbox app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change where the Microsoft Store and Xbox app install games by default for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. Starting with Microsoft Store app version 22310, you will now be able to specify the installation drive and installation folder location of your games within that drive. These settings are...
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Change Number of Tabs from Apps to Show when Snapping or Alt+Tab in Windows 11

System Change Number of Tabs from Apps to Show when Snapping or Alt+Tab in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disabling showing tabs from apps when snapping or pressing ALT+TAB for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. You can press the Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Alt + Tab keys to switch between open windows in Windows 11. You can change how many recent tabs from apps show when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22563, there is now support for Microsoft Edge tabs in snap assist and Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, All tabs has been replaced by 20 most recent tabs to show tabs in Alt+Tab and Snap Assist. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking#browseralttabblowout Option One...
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Find All Dev Drives in Windows 11

System Find All Dev Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to get a list of all currently mounted Dev Drives in Windows 11. Dev Drive is a new form of storage volume available to improve performance for key developer workloads. Dev Drive is built upon Resilient File System (ReFS) technology and includes file system optimizations and features that provide more control over storage volume settings and security, including trust designation, antivirus configuration, and administrative control over what filters are attached. It has been designed to meet a developer’s needs to host project source code, working folders, and package caches. It is not designed for general consumer workloads such as document libraries, installing packaged applications or non-developer...
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Enable or Disable Sync Apps and Preferences for Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Enable or Disable Sync Apps and Preferences for Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to "Remember my apps" and "Remember my preferences" in Windows Backup for all Microsoft accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Remember my apps Windows will remember the apps you have installed and help you restore them from Microsoft Store on your new devices. This setting is not available for work or school accounts, and Windows does not remember your apps for work or school accounts. Remember my preferences You can back up preferences including accessibility passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification...
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Enable or Disable Screen Capture and Record with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Screen Capture and Record with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app for all users in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch, or mouse and save, paste or share with other apps. If you disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app, nothing will happen with users try to Snip or Record using the Snipping Tool app. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#allowscreencapture You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable screen capture...
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Enable or Disable Sidebar Customize in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Sidebar Customize in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable sidebar customize in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the EdgeSidebarCustomizeEnabled policy for Microsoft Edge to allow/disallow to use sidebar customize. If you enable or don't configure this policy, users will be able to access sidebar customize. If you disable this policy, users will not be able to access the sidebar customize. Look for the plus symbol (+) within your sidebar to start customizing what appears there. Add apps and websites to boost your productivity, improve your online experience, and increase your in-browser fun. The top half of the customization area allows you to pin sites to your sidebar. Choose from a list of popular...
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Enable or Disable Open Site or App to Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Open Site or App to Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable opening a website or app to the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the EdgeOpenInSidebarEnabled policy for Microsoft Edge to allow/disallow user open a website or an app to the sidebar. If you enable or don't configure this policy, users will be able to access the feature. If you disable this policy, users will not be able to access the feature. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the open in sidebar feature. Even though the EdgeOpenInSidebarEnabled policy states it's to allow/disallow to open a website or an app to the sidebar, it currently appears to only affect opening a site to the sidebar when disabled...
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Check Feedback Status in Feedback Hub app in Windows 11

Apps Check Feedback Status in Feedback Hub app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to view and check the status of feedback you sent to Microsoft in the Feedback Hub app in Windows 11. The Feedback Hub app helps Microsoft make Windows better with you providing feedback about Windows and apps by sharing your suggestions or problems. When you upvote or submit feedback, you can come back to the My feedback tab of the Feedback section any time to see the status of your feedback. When the status of your feedback changes, you'll get a notification. (You'll also get these for feedback you upvote.) When it changes, you’ll see a banner on your feedback showing its status: We've got it - Your feedback's been sent to an expert to review. Looking into it - We're currently investigating your...
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Rearrange Taskbar Icons in Windows 11

General Rearrange Taskbar Icons in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to rearrange icons on the taskbar in the order you want them for your account in Windows 11. When you open an app that is not pinned to the taskbar, its icon will always appear to the right of your pinned items. While you can rearrange icons for open and pinned items on the taskbar in any order within this section, only pinned items will stay in the order you last arranged them in. You can also rearrange notification icons on the taskbar system tray in any order within the system tray area. Here's How: 1 Drag and drop the icons of open and pinned items on the taskbar in the order you want them within this section. (left area boxed in red in screenshot below) 2 Drag and drop notification icons on...
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Fix Something happened and your PIN isn't available on Windows 11

Accounts Fix Something happened and your PIN isn't available on Windows 11

Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN. A PIN is a set of numbers, or a combination of letters and numbers, that you choose yourself. Using a PIN is a quick, secure way to sign in to your Windows 11 device. Your PIN is securely stored on your device. If your account's PIN becomes unusable for some reason, you may see the Something happened and your PIN isn’t available. Click to set up your PIN again. error message at sign in. This tutorial will show you how to fix the Something happened and...
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