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Browse in Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to start browsing in Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. To improve end user experience and simplify the More tools menu, the Kids Mode feature is being deprecated starting with Microsoft Edge version 117.0.2045.9. 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. Kids Mode is a convenient browsing mode inside Microsoft Edge that’s designed for kids. With its kid-friendly features and safety guardrails in place, Kids Mode is a great...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Media Autoplay for Websites in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to allow, limit, or block media autoplay for websites in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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 choose to Allow, Block, or Limit audio and video media to play automatically on sites opened in Microsoft Edge. You will need to refresh the page to see changes. Allow = All media will play automatically. Block = All audio and video playback will be blocked on sites. Block is currently...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Workspaces in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Workspaces feature in Microsoft Edge for all users 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. Keeping everyone on the same page with a project isn't easy. Links sent to you over email or chat can get lost or grow stale. Meet Microsoft Edge Workspaces – a shared set of browser tabs where everyone can view the same websites and files in one place in real-time. Microsoft announced on May 23, 2023 that Edge...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove Workspaces Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Workspaces 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. Keeping everyone on the same page with a project isn't easy. Links sent to you over email or chat can get lost or grow stale. Meet Microsoft Edge Workspaces – a shared set of browser tabs where everyone can view the same websites and files in one place in real-time. Microsoft announced on May 23, 2023 that...
Browsers and Mail
Change Icon of Library in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a library for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would...
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Unlink Account and PC from OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will you how to remove an account and unlink your PC from OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can have multiple work or school...
Apps
Enable or Disable Efficiency mode when Connected to Power in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using "energy saver" Efficiency mode when connected to power in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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. Efficiency mode is designed to help extend battery life. It minimizes power usage by reducing resource usage (CPU usage) through modifying certain tab activity on tabs you’re not interacting with and putting inactive background tabs to sleep after 5 minutes or less...
Browsers and Mail
Use Balanced or Maximum Savings with Efficiency mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to use balanced or maximum savings with "energy saver" Efficiency mode in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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, it's the only browser you'll ever need. Efficiency mode is designed to help extend battery life. It minimizes power usage by reducing resource usage (CPU usage) through modifying certain tab activity on tabs you’re not interacting with and putting inactive background tabs to...
Browsers and Mail
Change Snipping Tool Theme in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the Snipping Tool app theme to light mode, dark mode, or use system setting for your account in Windows 11. v The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch, or mouse and save, paste or share with other apps. You can select to use a light, dark, or system setting app theme for the Snipping Tool app. Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app. (see screenshot below) 2 Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below) 3 Under Appearance, click/tap on App theme to expand it open. (see screenshots below) 4 Under App theme, select (dot)...
Apps
Turn On or Off Energy Saver Efficiency mode in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "energy saver" Efficiency mode in 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. Efficiency mode is designed to help extend battery life. It minimizes power usage by reducing resource usage (CPU usage) through modifying certain tab activity on tabs you’re not interacting with and putting inactive...
Browsers and Mail
Add Slide Show Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Slide show context menu for image files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can add Slide show to the context menu of image files to allow you to view selected image files as a slide show. While the slide show is playing, you can right click or press and hold on the slide show to use the available options below. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu, all users can use the context menu. EXAMPLE: Slide show context menu You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Slide show. Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add Slide Show...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Choose Privacy Settings Experience at Sign-in in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "Choose privacy settings for your device" experience at sign in for specific users or all users in Windows 11. When signing in to a new user account for the first time or after an update in some scenarios, that user may be presented with a screen that prompts the user to choose privacy settings for their account. If you like, you can disable showing the "Choose privacy settings for your device" experience at sign in. Users will still be able to manually change these privacy settings below at anytime. Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11 Enable or Disable Improve Inking and Typing in Windows 11 Enable or Disable Tailored Experiences in Windows 11 Enable or Disable...
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