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Add or Remove Open with Context Menu to BAT files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Open with to the context menu of BAT files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A .bat file is a batch file that consists of a series of commands to be executed by the command line interpreter, stored in a plain text file. BAT files do not include Open with in their context menu by default in Windows. If you like, you can add Open with to the context menu of .bat files that allows you to choose an app to open the BAT file with just once. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Open with" context menu for BAT files. EXAMPLE: "Open with" context menu for BAT files You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Open...
Apps
Change Order of Preferred Languages List in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the order of your preferred languages list 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. You can re-order your language preferences in Microsoft Edge. Websites you visit appear in the first language in your preferred languages list that they support. The offer to translate pages feature in Microsoft Edge will offer to translate in the language at the top of your preferred...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Show Labels on Taskbar Pins in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show labels on taskbar pins for your account in Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default. If you have more than one display connected to your PC, then you can show the taskbar on all displays instead of just on the main display. The main taskbar is the taskbar with the clock and system tray icons on it, and is on your main display. Taskbars that show on other displays not set as your main display do have the clock (if turned on), but does not show the system tray icons on them. Starting with Windows 11 build 23466 (Dev) and build...
Personalization
Change Display Language in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the language to display Microsoft Edge in 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 add languages to Microsoft Edge, you can choose which language to display Microsoft Edge in. References: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-manage-languages?form=MA13I2 https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/edge/use-microsoft-edge-in-another-language...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Let Copilot use Content from Microsoft Edge in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Let Copilot use content from Microsoft Edge" for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available. Microsoft introduced Windows Copilot for Windows 11 back in May 2023 at the Build conference. Starting with Windows 11 build 23493 (Dev), build 22631.2129 (Beta), and build 25982 (Canary), Microsoft is offering an early look of Windows Copilot to Windows Insiders. This first preview focuses on our integrated UI experience, with additional functionality coming down the road in future previews. A preview of Copilot in Windows will start rolling out with the next wave of continuous innovation in Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build...
Apps
Add or Remove Languages in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove languages to your preferred languages list 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. Microsoft Edge uses the same language as your system by default. You can add supported languages to display Microsoft Edge in, translate pages, and check spelling. When you add a language, it will appear at the bottom of your Preferred languages list in Microsoft Edge...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Offer to Translate Pages in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the offer to translate pages in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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, Microsoft Edge uses the same language as your system. The Translate icon appears in the address bar when...
Browsers and Mail
Remove Drive Letter in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove a drive letter in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows will automatically mount new basic volumes that are added to the system, and assign them drive letters by default. A drive letter is a single alphabetic character A through Z that has been assigned by Windows to a physical drive or drive partition connected to the computer to reference the drive by. You can remove the drive letter assigned to a drive, partition, or volume if wanted to unassign the drive letter from the drive, partition, or volume. If you remove the drive letter from a drive, partition, or volume, the drive, partition, or volume will no longer show as a drive in File Explorer > This PC. Unassigned driver letters will be...
Devices
Enable or Disable Inline AutoComplete in Run and File Explorer Address Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable inline AutoComplete for the Run and File Explorer address bar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. As you type in the address bar of File Explorer (Win+E) or Run (Win+R), inline AutoComplete will append suggestions based on your address bar history and what you are currently typing by automatically completing what you type inline with the closest match highlighted. If it's a match, you can just press the Right Arrow or Enter key to autocomplete what you are typing instead of having to manually finish typing it. Inline AutoComplete is disabled by default, but you can enable it if wanted. Disabling inline AutoComplete does not clear your address bar history. AutoComplete...
General
Add or Remove "Run as different user" context menu on Start in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Run as different user context menu on Start for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. Run as different user allows a user to run a .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file as a different user. This allows running the .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file with the same permissions and rights as the different user instead of the user account they are currently signed in to. To use Run as different user in File Explorer, you would normally have to right click on the .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file, press and hold the Shift key, right click on Show more options, release the Shift key, and click/tap on Run as different user. The Run as different user context menu is...
Accounts
Enable or Disable Capture Mouse Cursor when Recording Game in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off capture mouse cursor when recording a game for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox Game Bar app is built into Windows 11 so you can record games to capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. You can press the Windows :win: + Alt + R keys to toggle the start and stop recording of your game. You can also choose whether you want to capture mouse cursor when recording a game. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/adjust-capture-settings-windows-10 Option One: Turn On or Off Capture Mouse Cursor when Recording Game in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Capture Mouse Cursor when Recording Game using REG file Turn On or Off...
Gaming
Change Video Quality for Game Recording in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the video quality for game recording for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox Game Bar app is built into Windows 11 so you can record games to capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. You can press the Windows :win: + Alt + R keys to toggle the start and stop recording of your game. You can choose to record games using standard or high video quality. Video quality controls both resolution and bitrate. Higher quality generally requires the PC to work harder, which may decrease performance. You can determine the best settings for your system by trying them out. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/adjust-capture-settings-windows-10...
Gaming

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