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Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
View, Delete, or Restore Files from OneDrive Version History
This tutorial will show you how to view, delete or restore previous versions of files from your OneDrive version history. 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. You can use OneDrive version history to...
Backup and Restore
Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Learn about this picture desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you choose to have Windows Spotlight as your desktop background or theme, it will add a Learn about this picture icon on your desktop by default. The Learn about this picture icon can be dragged to any location you want on your desktop. You can hover over the Learn about this picture desktop icon to see information about the current Windows Spotlight picture. You can right click on the Learn about this picture desktop icon to select other pictures, minimize or maximize menu/bar, vote to like or dislike current picture, and learn more...
Personalization
Add "Turn off display" Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add a Turn off display desktop context menu that will let users Turn off display or Lock computer and Turn off display on demand in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, You can specify a screen timeout for how long the PC sits inactive without user activity before all connected displays automatically turn off. When your display turns off, you would just need to move the mouse, touch the touchpad or touchscreen, click a mouse or touchpad button, or press a key for the display(s) to turn back on. There may be times when you would like to turn off the display or lock computer and turn off display on demand instead. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Turn off...
Personalization
Add or Remove Xbox Mode in Task View on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing Xbox Mode in Task View for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets. Xbox mode is a console inspired, dedicated gaming experience that gives players a controller-optimized way to navigate and play on Windows. When using Xbox mode, Windows will start your gaming home app to use as a launcher for your games and apps and games will be run full screen. Once you’ve entered Xbox mode, you’ll see the Xbox home screen and can access your games, including Xbox, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and your installed...
Gaming
Change Lid Close Action in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default action to take when closing the lid of your laptop in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The lid switch close action specifies the action to take when the system lid is closed. Users can specify one of the following actions to take: Do Nothing = No action is taken when the system lid is closed. Sleep = The system enters sleep when the system lid is closed. Hibernate = The system enters hibernate when the system lid is closed. Shut Down = The system shuts down when the system lid is closed. Starting with Windows 11 build 29550.1000 (Canary), changes to global power settings (for example, Display, Sleep, Hibernate timeouts, Power/Sleep button, and lid close actions) from Settings are now...
System
Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. Known Windows Folders which are available by default in the navigation pane are no longer displayed as a "Folders" group under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC’s drives. If you like, you can add the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) back under "Folders" in File...
Personalization
Open Desktop Folders and External Folder Links in New Tab in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open desktop folders and external folder links in new tab in same File Explorer window for your account in Windows 11. Currently, you can set to either always Open each folder in the same window (default) or Open each folder in its own folder by default in File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4580 (Beta), Microsoft is making a change so that when you launch File Explorer folders from outside of File Explorer (for example, from an app or from the desktop), by default they will now open in a new tab if you have an existing File Explorer window open. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.4800 (Beta), Microsoft is temporarily disabling the change that began rolling...
General
Change Mouse Haptic Feedback Intensity in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse haptic feedback intensity level for your account in Windows 11. Haptic feedback gives you increased control and precision through vibrations on your mouse device when you snap windows, align objects, and more. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8142 (Dev 25H2) and build 26220.8148 (Beta 25H2), and build 2610.8313 (RP 24H2) and build 26200.8313 (RP 25H2), you will be able to feel haptic feedback effects on compatible input devices while performing certain actions, such as aligning objects in PowerPoint, window snapping, resizing, or hovering over the Close button. These haptic effects can be configured in Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Haptic signals. When haptic...
Devices
Enable or Disable Mouse Haptic Feedback in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off mouse haptic feedback for your account in Windows 11. Haptic feedback gives you increased control and precision through vibrations on your mouse device when you snap windows, align objects, and more. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), you will be able to feel haptic feedback effects on compatible input devices while performing certain actions, such as aligning objects in PowerPoint, window snapping, resizing, or hovering over the Close button. These haptic effects can be configured in Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Haptic signals. When haptic signals is turned on for the mouse, you can specify the...
Devices
Find BitLocker Recovery Key in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find your BitLocker recovery key for a drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11. 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. BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it. Windows will require a BitLocker recovery key when it detects a possible unauthorized attempt to access the data. This extra step is a security precaution intended to keep your data safe and secure. This can...
Privacy and Security
Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check if the last boot was from a hybrid shutdown (fast startup), full shutdown or restart, or resume from hibernate in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Fast startup (aka: hiberboot, hybrid boot, or hybrid shutdown) is turned on by default in Windows and is a setting that helps your PC start up faster after shutdown. Even faster than hibernate. Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs. Hibernate uses less power than sleep and when you start up the PC again, you’re back to where you left off (though not as fast as sleep). Use hibernation when you know that you won't use your laptop or tablet for an extended period and won't have an...
General
Delete Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to delete saved website passwords in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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. When you visit a website that requires you to sign in, Microsoft Edge will ask if you want your user name and password remembered. The next time you visit the site, the browser will automatically finish filling in your account info. If you no longer need or want a saved password for a website in...
Browsers and Mail

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