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Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create a desktop shortcut to open an app from the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Start Menu Option Two: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Applications folder Option Three: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps using URI Command Option Four: Create Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps using AppID Command Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Start Menu 1 Open the Start menu :win:, and click/tap on All apps. (see screenshot below) 2 Drag an app (ex: "Cortana") you want from All apps to your desktop until you see Link above the app icon you are dragging, then drop the app on...
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Enable or Disable HDR Screenshot Color Corrector in Snipping Tool in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the HDR screenshot color corrector feature in the Snipping Tool app for your account 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. Starting with the Snipping Tool app version 11.2403.8.0, you can now use a HDR screenshot color corrector that automatically adjusts colors for screenshots taken on HDR monitors. Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app. 2 Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below) 3 Turn On or Off (default) HDR screenshot color corrector...
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Enable or Disable Location Based Features for Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the location based features in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. You can turn on Enable Location Based Features in the Photos app to allow Microsoft to collect location data from associated media to improve your location based features. For example, Location Search to be able to search for your photos and videos by location or see location recommendations in the Photos app search bar. Reference...
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Reset and Clear Microsoft Store Cache in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the Microsoft Store cache for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store 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. If you are having issues with installing or updating apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows, it may be caused by an issue with the Microsoft Store cache. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Show Acrylic in Tab Row of Windows Terminal in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using acrylic material in the tab row of Windows Terminal 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. When you turn on "Use acrylic material in the tab row", the tab row in Windows Terminal is given an acrylic background at 50% opacity. When you turn off (default) "Use acrylic material in...
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Dock or Undock Copilot on Desktop in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to dock or undock Copilot to the side of your desktop for your account in Windows 11. The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available. Copilot in Windows adds AI to the Windows experience—AI-powered Copilot is built in to help users find answers and get things done. Windows joins Bing and Edge as an additional entry point for Copilot that supports commercial data protection. You get the same Copilot protection and functionality—such as the ability to quickly make sense of long articles on the web, craft and polish your content, and create stunning images—all directly within the Windows experience. Copilot in Windows appears as a side bar docked on the right side of the Windows desktop by...
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Find Windows Web Experience Pack version in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the Windows Web Experience Pack version currently installed in Windows 11. Some Windows 11 features, like Widgets, are delivered through Microsoft Store updates. If you’re having problems with the Weather widget or aren't able to find some features that were announced for Windows, you might need to update the Windows Web Experience Pack from the Microsoft Store. Knowing the version of the currently installed Windows Web Experience Pack can help determine if you have a required version for a feature. References: https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-web-experience-pack/9MSSGKG348SP...
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See What is New in Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 and 11
This tutorial will show you how to see what's new in the Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. In the latest version of the Microsoft Store app, Microsoft added a What's New button to help stay up to date with the latest Microsoft Store features. Here's How: 1 Open the Microsoft Store app. 2 Click/tap on the What's New button on the left side. (see screenshot below) 3 You will now see What's new in Microsoft Store. (see screenshot below) That's it, Shawn Brink Uninstall or Reinstall Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 and Windows 11 Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store in Windows 11 View Microsoft Store Updates and Downloads History in Windows 11
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Enable or Disable "Pin to taskbar" for Microsoft Store app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Pin to taskbar" the Microsoft Store app for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 10 and Windows1, 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. If the Microsoft Store app is already pinned to the taskbar when you disable "Pin to taskbar" for the Microsoft Store app, the Microsoft Store app will automatically get...
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Unlink Device from Microsoft Store for Microsoft Account
This tutorial will show you how to unlink a device from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Store allows you to use up to 10 devices with your Microsoft account. If you can't download apps and games (content), you've reached your Microsoft Store device limit. Unlink a device you don't use or have access to, then go to Microsoft Store and try again. Once you unlink a device, it no longer counts toward your device limit. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-devices-used-with-your-microsoft-account-d4044995-81db-b24b-757e-1102d148f441 EXAMPLE: "You’re at the limit for the number of...
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Personalize News Feed on Widgets Board in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to personalize your news feed on the widgets board for your account in Windows 11. Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. So say goodbye to constantly switching between apps and devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you care about without losing focus on your most important tasks. Your widgets board...
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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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