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Generate Stickers in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to select or generate custom stickers in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2504.451.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing sticker generator, a new AI-powered feature that lets you create custom stickers by simply typing a prompt. Once the stickers are generated, you can click on any one of them to...
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Use Write in Notepad app to Enhance Writing with AI in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Write feature in Notepad to write new content using generative AI in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Notepad in Windows includes Rewrite, Summarize, and Write—three AI-powered features that help you refine, shorten, and generate text with the assistance of GPT. Whether you want to fine-tune your writing or distill complex information, these AI features help you work more efficiently in Notepad. Write enables you to draft new content quickly and effortlessly by entering a prompt, with results tailored to your needs. It can start from a blank page or use selected text as a reference...
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Enable or Disable Highlights in Copilot Vision in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off highlights in Copilot Vision for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot Vision on Windows lets you share any browser or app window on your screen and talking about it with Copilot. Copilot can then help analyze, offer insights, or answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Copilot can hear your voice and respond like a friend in a conversation. This requires the Copilot app update (version 1.25034.133.0 and higher) rolling out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. Copilot Vision on Windows will first roll out to Insiders in the U.S., and file search will roll out to Insiders worldwide. Not all Insiders will get the update right away. Starting with...
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Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Update Offline Maps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically update offline maps for all users in Windows 11. Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 11 gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops. You can download maps, and use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you are offline. By default, Windows will automatically update maps when plugged in and not on a metered connection. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-your-way-with-maps-51ece9fb-a0f2-9853-4164-6940865085c8 By the end of 2023, offline maps will no longer be available in the Maps app. After that date you will not be able to view...
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Change OneDrive Personal Vault Auto Lock After Time in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the inactivity timeout for when your Personal Value automatically locks for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically...
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Install or Uninstall Wireless Display app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the Wireless Display app for all users in Windows 11. If you’re working on a Windows PC and want the apps and content from another device to show on your PC screen, you’ll want to consider mirroring that device‘s screen or projecting it to your PC. The Wireless Display app allows other devices to wirelessly project to this PC's screen, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Wireless Display requires Miracast capable hardware. You must be signed in as an administrator to install or uninstall the Wireless Display app. Option...
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Restyle Image in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restyle an image in the Photos app on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The Microsoft Photos app is a built-in application for Windows operating systems that allows users to view, organize, edit, and share their photos and videos. With its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features, it serves as a versatile tool for managing digital media on Windows devices. With Restyle Image, you can add original, contextual AI-generated styles to your photos, by either choosing one of our curated, pre-built style options and adjusting the creativity level, or by creating your own custom style with a text description. Restyle Image lets you transform any photo with a single click. Use it to turn a landscape shot...
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Change Copilot Voice in Microsoft Edge, Web, and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the voice used to talk to you by Copilot in Microsoft Edge, on the Web, and Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Microsoft is making it easier than ever to connect with your companion using Copilot Voice. This is the most intuitive and natural way to brainstorm on the go, ask a quick question or even just...
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Take and Annotate Screenshots with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Snipping Tool app to take and annotate screenshots to save or share 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. You can take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/tips/snipping-tool https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots-00246869-1843-655f-f220-97299b865f6b Screenshots taken by the Snipping Tool are temporarily cached...
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Use Copilot Vision to Share App or Screen with Copilot in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Copilot Vision feature in Microsoft Edge and Copilot app to share screen with Copilot on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot Vision on Windows lets you share any browser or app window on your screen and talking about it with Copilot. Copilot can then help analyze, offer insights, or answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Copilot can hear your voice and respond like a friend in a conversation. This requires the Copilot app update (version 1.25034.133.0 and higher) rolling out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. Copilot Vision on Windows will first roll out to Insiders in the U.S., and file search will roll out to Insiders worldwide. Not all Insiders will get the...
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Add JPEG XL (.jxl) Image Support to Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to download and install the JPEG XL Image Extension that enables Windows 11 to view and save files that use the .jxl file extension. The JPEG XL Image Extension extension from Microsoft is NOT an app – you cannot interact directly with it. It installs a plug-in used by Windows apps, such as File Explorer, to decode JPEG XL images. Please use File Explorer (Win+E) to view thumbnails after installing the extension. Option One: Download and Install "JPEG XL Image Extension" from Microsoft Store Option Two: Download and Install "JPEG XL Image Extension" using EXE file Option Three: Download and Install "JPEG XL Image Extension" using winget Command Option Four: Uninstall "JPEG XL Image Extension"...
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