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Add or Remove D Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove D Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the D: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default in addition to being shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane. You could Pin to Quick access any drive to have it under the Home group in the navigation pane. If you like, you can add the D: Drive as its own separate group to the top or bottom of the navigation pane of File Explorer for even easier and faster access. EXAMPLE: "D: Drive" at top or bottom of navigation pane in File Explorer...
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Refresh Widgets in Windows 11

Apps Refresh Widgets in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually refresh the content of all Widgets for your account in Windows 11. Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance. Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the Widgets...
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Change Display DPI Scaling Level in Windows 11

System Change Display DPI Scaling Level in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the DPI scaling level for all or specific displays to make everything appear smaller or larger on the display(s) for your account in Windows 11. Dots per inch (DPI) is the physical measurement of number of pixels in a linear inch of a display. DPI is a function of display resolution and size; a higher resolution or a smaller size will lead to higher DPI, and a lower resolution or a larger size will lead to lower DPI. When a display has a higher DPI, pixels are smaller and closer together, so that the user interface (UI) and other displayed content appears smaller than intended. Windows ensures that everything appears on the screen at a usable and consistent size by instructing applications...
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Add or Remove Folder Locations for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

General Add or Remove Folder Locations for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove folder and drive locations to see in your File Explorer Gallery collection for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Your Gallery collection is shared between Gallery in File Explorer, Pictures library, and the Photos app. A new Add Phone Photos button in the Command Bar in...
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Reset and Restore Default Folders for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

General Reset and Restore Default Folders for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear, reset, and restore the default folders and save locations for the File Explorer Gallery for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Your Gallery collection is shared between Gallery in File Explorer, Pictures library, and the Photos app. You can manage your Gallery by adding or...
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Turn On or Off Remove Display from Desktop in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Remove Display from Desktop in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off remove display from desktop in Windows 11. If you are running the Windows 11 Enterprise or the Windows 11 Pro for Workstations editions, you will have a Remove display from desktop feature that allows you to use your monitor as a Specialized Display. A monitor is categorized as “specialized” if it is neither intended to be used as a “desktop” monitor nor as a head-mounted display. The Specialized Display feature enables a display to be dedicated to a specific purpose, such as: Fixed-function arcade/gaming rigs like cockpit/driving/flight/military simulators Medical imaging devices that have custom panels (e.g. grayscale X-ray displays) Dedicated video monitoring scenarios Monitor...
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Change Default Save Locations for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

General Change Default Save Locations for File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set a folder as the default save location and public save location for the File Explorer Gallery for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Your Gallery collection is shared between Gallery in File Explorer, Pictures library, and the Photos app. You can manage your Gallery by adding or...
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Select Folder to Show in File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

General Select Folder to Show in File Explorer Gallery in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to select to show all or a specific folder in your File Explorer Gallery collection for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Your Gallery collection is shared between Gallery in File Explorer, Pictures library, and the Photos app. You can manage your Gallery by adding or removing folders...
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Use Find My Device to Remotely Lock your Windows 11 Device

Privacy and Security Use Find My Device to Remotely Lock your Windows 11 Device

This tutorial will show you how to use Find My Device to remotely lock your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device. Find My Device is a feature that can help you locate your Windows 11 device if it's lost or stolen. To use this feature, sign in to your device with a Microsoft account and make sure you're an administrator on it. This feature works when location services is turned on for your device, even if other users on the device have turned off location settings for their apps. Any time you attempt to locate the device online at Microsoft, users using the device will see a notification in the notification area. If you have Find My Device turned on, your device will automatically update its location periodically while connected to the...
Privacy and Security
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Change Primary Account in Outlook for Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Change Primary Account in Outlook for Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the primary email account used by default in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. When you have more than one email account added to the Outlook for Windows app, you can choose which email account will be the primary account. The Primary Account is the email account in Outlook used by default to load app settings and other policies, and dictates which privacy settings will apply. If your account is being managed by your administrator...
Browsers and Mail
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Backup and Restore Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Backup and Restore Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) system store file in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows boot options are stored in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store. This is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. Creating a backup of the BCD store to a file before making any changes to the BCD is highly recommended in case you may need to restore the original BCD if something goes wrong. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/boot-options-in-windows https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/bcdedit Option One: Backup Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store to BCD file Option Two...
Backup and Restore
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Translate Pages in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Translate Pages in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to translate pages 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. If you open a page written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate it by default. The Translate icon appears in the address bar when you go to a web page that’s written in a foreign language. A language is considered foreign to you if...
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