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Enable or Disable Task Scheduler History in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Task Scheduler History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all tasks history in Task Scheduler in Windows 10 and Window 11. The Task Scheduler service allows you to perform automated tasks on a chosen computer. With this service, you can schedule any program to run at a convenient time for you or when a specific event occurs. The Task Scheduler monitors the time or event criteria that you choose and then executes the task when those criteria are met. Task Scheduler will show you the "Last Run Time" for tasks, but tasks history is disabled by default. If needed, you can enable all tasks history to start seeing in Task Scheduler, and log in Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) at the location below: Event Viewer (Local) > Applications and Services...
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ZIP (compress) Files and Folders in Windows 11

General ZIP (compress) Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to ZIP files in Windows 11. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of files. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, you can now compress files and folders to a ZIP, 7z, or TAR file. Microsoft has adding a new compression wizard that lets you choose even more formats and specify even more details. You can compress individual files with gzip/bzip2 (and more,) or add multiple files to archives in different tar...
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Export Favorites to HTML file from Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Export Favorites to HTML file from Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to back up your favorites in Microsoft Edge by exporting them to a HTML file 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. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge allows you to easily export all of your favorites to a HTML file as a backup that can also be used to import your favorites into any web browser. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Smart Actions on Context Menus in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Smart Actions on Context Menus in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing smart actions like "Define" on full context menus for selected words in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. Smart actions are actions like "define" which are available in full and mini context menus in Microsoft Edge. EXAMPLE: Smart actions on context menus for a selected word in Microsoft Edge Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Click/tap on the Setting and...
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Change Theme in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Change Theme in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to change the theme in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. You can personalize Microsoft Edge with themes that change the look and feel of your browser and the new tab page to create beautiful and immersive visual experiences. Apply different themes to each profile to help you easily separate home, school, or work. To add a splash of color to your tabs, address bar, and other parts of the browser...
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Change Theme to Light or Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Change Theme to Light or Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to change the theme to a light mode, dark mode, or use system default in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. You can change the overall appearance in Microsoft Edge to a light, dark, or system default theme that applies to new tabs, pages, dialogs, and other menus. The dark theme changes the default bright background color in the new Microsoft Edge to a darker color, which is easier on the eyes in...
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Add or Remove Tab Actions Menu Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove Tab Actions Menu Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Tab actions menu" button on the toolbar of Microsoft Edge for your account 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. When you click/tap on the Tab actions menu button on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge, you to Turn on vertical tabs, Search tabs, see Recently closed tabs (History), see Tabs from other devices, and Move all tabs to a new workspace from the menu. Show tab search replaces the Show tab actions menu...
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Run Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Run Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan of your PC in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Offline is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and run a scan from a trusted environment. The scan runs from outside the normal Windows kernel so it can target malware that attempts to bypass the Windows shell, such as viruses and rootkits that infect or overwrite the master boot record (MBR). You can use Microsoft Defender Offline if you suspect a malware infection, or you want to confirm a thorough clean of the endpoint after a malware outbreak. You must be signed in as an administrator to run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan. Microsoft Defender Offline Scan log files are stored...
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Add or Remove New Tab Menu on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove New Tab Menu on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

The "New tab menu" drop menu referenced in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "New tab menu" drop menu on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. Starting with the latest Microsoft Edge builds in the Canary and Beta channels, Microsoft has added the New tab menu drop menu on the toolbar that allows you to quickly create a new tab group and view...
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Empty Recycle Bin in Windows 11

General Empty Recycle Bin in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to empty the Recycle Bin for specific or all drives for your account or all users in Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a drive, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If you have multiple hard drives, partitions, or an external hard drive connected to your PC, each drive will have its own hidden $Recycle.Bin system folder and Recycle Bin settings. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can...
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Add Show Recycle Confirmation to Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Show Recycle Confirmation to Recycle Bin Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove "Show recycle confirmation" on the Recycle Bin context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a drive, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. When you delete a file or folder in Windows, a delete confirmation dialog will display by default for you to approve moving the file or folder to the Recycle Bin. Adding Show recycle confirmation to the Recycle Bin context menu will allow users to toggle on or off Display delete confirmation dialog for their account via this context menu instead of having to on the Recycle Bin...
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Stack Notification Icons on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11

Personalization Stack Notification Icons on Taskbar System Tray in Windows 11

The method in this tutorial no longer works. This tutorial will show you how to show notification icons stacked on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 11. The system tray on the taskbar corner and taskbar corner overflow menu in Windows 11 shows the notification icons for apps. If you like, you can have notifications icons stacked in two or three rows on the taskbar corner to save space when you do not want to have them hidden in the overflow menu. EXAMPLE: Notification icons stacked and not stacked on system tray on taskbar corner Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). 2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below)...
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