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Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
Take Screenshot in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to capture and annotate a screenshot in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge includes a built-in screenshot feature that lets you Capture area on a page or Capture full page as a screenshot. When you take a screenshot, you can use draw features to mark up your screenshot prior to sharing, copying, or saving your capture. References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/screenshot-webpage?form=MA13I2 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/screenshot?form=MA13I2 Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 While on a page you want to capture a screenshot, perform one of the available actions below: (see screenshots below) Press the Ctrl + Shift...
Browsers and Mail
Check If PC Has a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in Windows 11
A NPU (Neural Processing Unit), or AI processor, is a specialized accelerator that handles artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tasks right on your PC instead of sending data to be processed in the cloud. The GPU and CPU can also process these workloads, but the NPU is especially good at low-power AI calculations. The AI PC represents a fundamental shift in how computers operate. It is not a solution for a problem that didn’t exist before. Instead, it promises to be a huge improvement for everyday PC usages. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/all-about-neural-processing-units-npus-e77a5637-7705-4915-96c8-0c6a975f9db4...
Devices
Enable or Disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows automatically runs scheduled maintenance on a daily schedule when you're not using your computer by default. This includes tasks such as updates, security scanning, and system diagnostics. This maintenance will run daily if you aren't using your computer at 2 AM by default. If your computer is in use at the scheduled time or maintenance is behind schedule, Automatic Maintenance will run the next time the computer is not being used. You can change the default 2 AM time to run daily maintenance tasks to when you're not using your computer while running or sleeping. You can allow scheduled maintenance to wake up your...
System
Add Registration Entries (REG) to New Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Registration Entries (REG) to the New context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A .reg file is registration entries that are text-based human-readable files for exporting and importing portions of the Registry. The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location. The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library. If you like, you can add Registration Entries to the New context menu to make it easier for users to create a new REG file on demand. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove Registration Entries on the New...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Send Required and Optional Diagnostic Data about Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable sending required and optional diagnostic data about Microsoft Edge browser usage for 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. Required diagnostic data is collected to keep Microsoft Edge secure, up to date and performing as expected. Optional diagnostic data includes data about how you use the browser, websites you visit and crash reports to Microsoft for product and service improvement. This setting in...
Browsers and Mail
Open Item with Single-click or Double-click in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open items with a single-click or double-click for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can set Windows to open an item with a single-click/tap or double-click/tap. The Single-click to open an item (point to select) option allows you to open an item with a single click/tap, and to select an item by hovering the pointer over the item. Single-click will also allow you to select to "underline icon titles consistent with my browser" or "underline icon titles only when I point at them". The Double-click to open an item (single-click to select) option allows you to open an item with a double click/tap, and to select an item with a single click/tap on the item. You can now also select to...
General
See Missed Notifications for Widgets in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see details for the Widgets notifications you missed 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...
Apps
Change Color of Mouse Pointer Indicator in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer crosshair indicator color for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device. You can choose a custom color for the mouse pointer indicator. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), Mouse settings are now easier to access under Settings > Accessibility > Mouse and Mouse pointer and touch, with no need to open Control Panel. Starting with Windows 11 build 27924 (Canary), Microsoft adjusted the pointer...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Mouse Pointer Indicator in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the mouse pointer crosshair indicator for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device. Starting with Windows 11 build 27913 (Canary), the new pointer indicator accessibility setting for low vision Windows users that originally rolled out last year is now re-enabled in Build 27913. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8085 (Dev 25H2), Microsoft is resuming the rollout of the Point Indicator Accessibility setting. This...
Accessibility
Turn On or Off Show Android Phone apps in Phone Link app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allow Phone Link app to display apps and websites from your Android phone for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. 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 easily access three of your most recently used apps from your Android phone using the Phone Link icon in your Windows taskbar navigation area. You will also find your recently used apps at the top of your Apps page inside the Phone Link app...
Phone
Move Gallery to Top or Bottom of Navigation Pane in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to move Gallery to show at the top or bottom of the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account 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...
Personalization
Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to check the amount of available free and used storage space on drives in Windows 11. Free space tells you how much available storage space you have left of the drive's capacity size. Used space tells you how much storage space you have currently used of the drive's capacity size. Option One: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in File Explorer Option Two: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Properties Option Three: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Settings Option Four: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in System Information Option Five: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Resource Monitor Option Six: Check Free and Used Storage Space...
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