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See Which Apps are Running in an AppContainer in Windows 11

Apps See Which Apps are Running in an AppContainer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which apps are running in an AppContainer in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8524 (24H2) and build 26200.8524 (25H2), Microsoft is adding a new optional Isolation column to the Processes and Details pages in Task Manager, allowing you to see which apps are running in an AppContainer. Isolation is the primary goal of an AppContainer execution environment. By isolating an application from unneeded resources and other applications, opportunities for malicious manipulation are minimized. Granting access based upon least-privilege prevents applications and users from accessing resources beyond their rights. Controlling access to resources protects the process, the device, and the...
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Enable or Disable Android Phone Connection in Copilot app on Windows 11 PC

Phone Enable or Disable Android Phone Connection in Copilot app on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Phone Connection to link your Android mobile device to make Copilot even smarter for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works...
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Change Maximum Days to Pause Windows Update in Windows 11

Windows Update Change Maximum Days to Pause Windows Update in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum days you can pause or effectively disable Windows Update for in Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. If you have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can only pause updates for a maximum of 1 week (7 days) by default until updates automatically resume. If you do not have a Windows Insider build of Windows 11 installed, you can pause updates for a maximum of up to 5 weeks (35 days) by default until updates automatically resume. You can manually change the maximum days you have available to pause Windows Update for however long you want instead...
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Enable or Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for Games in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Fullscreen Optimizations for Games in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable and disable fullscreen optimizations for apps and games for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft wanted to create the best gaming experience possible, so they enhanced the current Full Screen Exclusive (FSE) mode by creating Fullscreen Optimizations. Fullscreen Optimizations was designed for gamers to experience the best aspects of both FSE and borderless windowed mode, allowing games to take up the entire screen, run at full speed, support fast alt-tab switching, and support for overlays. When using Fullscreen Optimizations, your game believes that it is running in Fullscreen Exclusive, but behind the scenes, Windows has the game running in borderless windowed mode. When a game...
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Add or Remove Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

Phone Add or Remove Phone Number for Copilot Tasks by SMS

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a phone number to text with Copilot for Copilot Tasks by SMS. Copilot Tasks allow you to delegate certain tasks or work to Copilot using natural language. Instead of working step by step in a conversation, you describe a goal and Copilot plans and executes the steps needed to complete it. Tasks can be run immediately or scheduled to run later. Copilot may browse the web, navigate and interact with websites, generate or edit files, or use connected services you've authorized (such as email or cloud storage) to deliver a result for your review. You can manage two types of tasks in Copilot: Regular tasks run once and begin as soon as you submit your request. Example: “Order pizza for my...
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Delete Copilot Reminders

Phone Delete Copilot Reminders

This tutorial will show you how to delete Copilot Reminders you no longer want to appear as notifications on your Android or iOS mobile device. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Copilot Reminders are simple, time‑based notifications that pop up on your mobile device at the exact moment you choose. They’re great for: remembering appointments or deadlines nudging yourself about something later in the day keeping track of tasks without having to mentally juggle them Copilot supports both one-time and recurring reminders, allowing you to automate repeated tasks. Free Copilot users can create up to 5 reminders, and Microsoft 365 subscribers can create up to...
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Create Copilot Reminders

Phone Create Copilot Reminders

This tutorial will show you how to create Copilot Reminders anywhere that appear as notifications on your Android or iOS mobile device. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Copilot Reminders are simple, time‑based notifications that pop up on your mobile device at the exact moment you choose. They’re great for: remembering appointments or deadlines nudging yourself about something later in the day keeping track of tasks without having to mentally juggle them Copilot supports both one-time and recurring reminders, allowing you to automate repeated tasks. Free Copilot users can create up to 5 reminders, and Microsoft 365 subscribers can create up to 20. When...
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Enable or Disable Delete to Recycle Bin Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Delete to Recycle Bin Confirmation Dialog in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable display delete to the Recycle Bin confirmation dialog for your account or 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. 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...
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Enable or Disable Block Files Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Block Files Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable blocking files downloaded from the Internet for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Attachment Manager is included in Windows to help protect your PC from unsafe attachments that you might receive with an e-mail message and from unsafe files that you might save from the Internet. If the Attachment Manager identifies an attachment that might be unsafe, the Attachment Manager prevents (blocks) you from opening the file, or it warns you before you open the file. It uses the IAttachmentExecute application programming interface (API) to find the file type, to find the file association. When one of these applications saves a downloaded file on a disk formatted with...
Privacy and Security
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See NPU Usage Details in Windows 11

System See NPU Usage Details in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see NPU usage details in Windows 11. A NPU (Neural Processing Unit), or AI processor, is a specialized accelerator that handles artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tasks right on your PC instead of sending data to be processed in the cloud. The GPU and CPU can also process these workloads, but the NPU is especially good at low-power AI calculations. The AI PC represents a fundamental shift in how computers operate. It is not a solution for a problem that didn’t exist before. Instead, it promises to be a huge improvement for everyday PC usages. Starting with Windows 11build 26100.8524 (24H2), build 26200.8524 (25H2), and build 28000.2340 (26H1), Microsoft is updating Task Manager to...
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Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Windows 11

Devices Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the keyboard character repeat delay for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change the keyboard character repeat delay and rate for when you press and hold down a key. The repeat delay is the pause between pressing a key and when it starts repeating. The repeat rate is the speed at which it repeats. Option One: Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Settings Option Two: Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Keyboard Properties Option Three: Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Registry Editor Change Keyboard Character Repeat Delay in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Keyboard on the right...
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Perform Network Speed Test in Windows 11

Network and Internet Perform Network Speed Test in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to perform a Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network speed test in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.7922 (25H2), and build 2800.1764 (26H1), Microsoft is gradually rolling out the ability to do built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar. You can launch it via the Wi-Fi and Cellular Quick Settings pages or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The tool opens in your default browser and supports testing Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connections. This feature helps assess network performance and supports troubleshooting. Share your internet speed at: Show off your internet speed! If you don't have the built-in Perform speed test feature...
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