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Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10

Personalization Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Copilot app version 1.25044.93.0, "Ask Copilot" is added to the context menu. The Ask Copilot context menu item is available when you right click or shift + right click on one or more files. When you click on the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, it will open the Copilot app with the file(s) uploaded (copied) to Copilot so you can chat and ask about the file(s) with Copilot. If you don't want this Ask Copilot item in the context menu, it can be removed without having to uninstall the Copilot app. Option One: Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu for Current User Option...
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Enable or Disable Widgets on Lock Screen in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Widgets on Lock Screen in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing widgets on the lock screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can stay informed and efficient with dynamic updates that bring weather, finance, sports, traffic, and app notifications right to your lock screen. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.3624 (24H2), support for lock screen widgets (previously referred to as “Weather and more”) arrives on devices in the European Economic Area (EEA). You can add, remove, and rearrange lock screen widgets such as Weather, Watchlist, Sports, Traffic, and more. Any widget that supports the small sizing option can be added. To customize your lock screen widgets, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. As part...
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Choose left or right hand you write with for menu alignment in Windows 11

Devices Choose left or right hand you write with for menu alignment in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to choose which hand you write with to change menu drop alignment for your account in Windows 11. If you have a touch screen or use a pen on a tablet device, then you can change how menus open based on being left or right handed so menus are not obstructed by your hand. If you choose the right hand you write with, then menus open to the left of your hand (pointer). If you choose the left hand you write with, then menus open to the right of your hand (pointer). If you open a menu near the display border and the menu doesn't have enough space, it will automatically open aligned to the other side by default. Reference...
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Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen double-tap speed for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can adjust how quickly you tap the screen when you double-tab with your pen. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-a-pen-with-windows-1fb0a437-e31b-4d3a-8810-9cb6f0f11207 Option One: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Settings Option Two: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Control Panel Option Three: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Registry Editor Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows...
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Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen double-tap spatial tolerance for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can adjust the distance (spatial tolerance) the pointer can move between tapping when you double-tap with your pen. Option One: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings Option Two: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Control Panel Option Three: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Registry Editor Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the right...
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Change Pen Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen press and hold speed and duration for right-clicking for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can change the amount of time (speed) you must press and hold with your pen tip before you can perform a right-click. You can also change the amount of time during press and hold with your pen tip to perform a right-click. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-a-pen-with-windows-1fb0a437-e31b-4d3a-8810-9cb6f0f11207 It is required to have Enable press and hold for right-clicking turned on for pen to change the settings in the options below. Option One...
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Enable or Disable Pen Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Pen Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking with a pen for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. When you press and hold with a pen tip, it is the same as performing a right-click. You can enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking with a pen tip. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta 24H2), build 26200.5518 (Dev), and build 27842.1000 (Canary), Microsoft is updating the Bluetooth & Devices > Pen and Windows Ink, and Bluetooth & Devices > Touch pages in Settings to have options if you want press and hold for pen or touch to perform a right click action. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Startup Boost in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup boost for Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. To improve Microsoft Edge startup speed, Microsoft has developed a feature called startup boost. Startup boost keeps the browser running in the background with minimal processes, so Microsoft Edge will start more quickly when launched...
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Start Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC

Windows Update Start Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to start getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC. Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Starting April 24, 2026, Microsoft is beginning to move to the new Experimental and Beta channels as announced earlier this month. As a reminder, most Insiders, those who are in the Dev and Beta channels today will transition to the new channels over time as follows...
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Stop Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC

Windows Update Stop Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off stop getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC. Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. Starting April 24, 2026, Microsoft is beginning to move to the new Experimental and Beta channels as announced earlier this month. As a reminder, most Insiders, those who are in the Dev and Beta channels today will transition to the new channels over...
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Choose Default Apps in Windows 11

Apps Choose Default Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to set default apps used to open file and link types for your account in Windows 11. A default app is the program that Windows has assigned to open a file or link type with by default when you open it. Default apps you choose will only apply to your account and will not affect other accounts on the PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-default-apps-in-windows-e5d82cad-17d1-c53b-3505-f10a32e1894d https://www.elevenforum.com/t/a-principled-approach-to-app-pinning-and-app-defaults-in-windows-11.13507/ Starting with Windows 11 build 22567, Microsoft has updated the “Open with” dialog box to align with Windows 11 design principles. The updated dialog box honors...
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Enable or Disable All Windows Security Notifications in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable All Windows Security Notifications in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all notifications from Windows Security for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Notifications page of Windows Security settings lets you configure what kind of notifications you want to receive. However, they do no include all Windows Security notifications like a critical notification when virus protection is turned off. You can disable all notifications from Windows Security if wanted. This can be useful when you have a 3rd party AV or security app installed and still always getting notifications about Microsoft Defender Antivirus being turned off or disabled. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable all Windows Security notifications. Option...
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