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Add or Remove Open with Context Menu to URL files in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove Open with Context Menu to URL files in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Open with to the context menu of URL files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A .url file is an Internet shortcut that opens with your default web browser. URL 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 .url files that allows you to choose an app to open the URL file with always or just once. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Open with" context menu for URL files, all users can use the context menu. EXAMPLE: "Open with" context menu for URL files Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add "Open...
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Install or Uninstall Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Install or Uninstall Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall Microsoft Defender Application Guard for Microsoft Edge in Windows 11 Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions. Microsoft Defender Application Guard opens Microsoft Edge in a Hyper-V isolated browsing environment like a sandbox to better protect your device and data from malware. References: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/md-app-guard-overview https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-application-guard/reqs-md-app-guard You must be signed in as an administrator to install or uninstall Microsoft Defender Application Guard Microsoft Defender Application Guard...
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Reset OneDrive in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Apps Reset OneDrive in Windows 10 and Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset 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. Resetting Microsoft OneDrive can sometimes resolve sync issues...
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Cancel Printing in Windows 11

Devices Cancel Printing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to cancel print jobs in the queue for your account in Windows 11. The Print Queue Action Center app included with Windows 11 allows you to manage and see the status of items waiting to print for all or specific printers. If needed, you can cancel a specific or all print jobs in the queue on demand, and resume when ready. Option One: Cancel Printing from Taskbar Option Two: Cancel Printing in Settings Option Three: Cancel Printing in Devices and Printers EXAMPLE: Hover pointer on Print Queue notification icon on taskbar system tray to see number of pending print jobs Cancel Printing from Taskbar 1 Right click on the Print Queue notification icon on the taskbar system tray, and click/tap on...
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Pause and Resume Printing in Windows 11

Devices Pause and Resume Printing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to pause and resume print jobs in the queue for your account in Windows 11. The Print Queue Action Center app included with Windows 11 allows you to manage and see the status of items waiting to print for all or specific printers. If needed, you can pause a specific or all print jobs in the queue on demand, and resume when ready. Starting with Windows 11 build 26020 (Canary), Microsoft has added the ability to pause and resume print jobs in print queue for printers under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners. This allows you to pause printing when maintenance is required for your printer such as replacing a printer cartridge. Jobs submitted are held by the spooler until the print queue...
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Enable or Disable Wake on LAN (WOL) in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Wake on LAN (WOL) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Wake on LAN (WOL) for network adapters in Windows 11. The Wake on LAN (WOL) feature wakes the computer from a low power state when a network adapter detects a WOL event such as a magic packet sent over the network. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-client/deployment/wake-on-lan-feature https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/network/low-power-for-wake-on-lan https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/wake-on-lan-for-surface-devices https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000059062/ethernet-products/intel-killer-ethernet-products.html You may need to disable Fast Startup for the Wake on LAN feature to work. You...
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Create People app Shortcut in Windows 11

Apps Create People app Shortcut in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a People app shortcut that you can Pin to taskbar, Pin to Start, and/or add to All apps for your account in Windows 11. The People app is your address book. You can add your contacts and keep in touch with friends and family. The People, Mail, and Calendar apps work together so you can easily send mail to and schedule appointments with your most important people. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/people-app-help-144c4373-fa32-da81-f8b4-ee87589c509c In Windows 11, the People app is no longer listed as a separated app to directly open. You need to open the Mail or Calendar app, and then click/tap on the Switch to People button at the bottom left to open the People app...
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Enable or Disable Website Typo Protection in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Website Typo Protection in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable website typo protection 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. Microsoft Edge includes a website typo protection setting which is a typosquatting (aka: URL hijacking) checker that can warn you if you appear to have mistyped a common web address and may be directed to a malicious site. When you get a Website Typo Protection prompt for a site, you can either click/tap on Proceed to...
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Enable or Disable "Show Extracted Files when Complete" from ZIP in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable "Show Extracted Files when Complete" from ZIP in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Show extracted files when complete from a ZIP by default for your account in Windows 10 and 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. When you Extract all files from a ZIP, the files will be extracted to the selected folder. By default, it will also open this folder in File Explorer to show the extracted files when complete. If wanted, you can set to have Show extracted files...
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What do the OneDrive Sync Status icons mean in Windows 11

Apps What do the OneDrive Sync Status icons mean in Windows 11

This tutorial will explain and show you what the OneDrive sync status icons mean 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.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. OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all your cloud...
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Enable or Disable Ask Before Closing window with Multiple Tabs in Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Ask Before Closing window with Multiple Tabs in Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Ask before closing a window with multiple tabs 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. When you close a Microsoft Edge window with multiple tabs open, you will be presented with a Do you want to close all tabs? confirmation dialog by default. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Media Controls in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Media Controls in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable media controls from Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and/or Mozilla Firefox for your account in Windows 11. The Media controls OSD (On Screen Display) appears in Quick Settings (Win+A) and on the Lock screen (Win+L) when playing media (ex: music or video) in a supported app (ex: Chrome, Edge, or Firefox). The Hardware Media Key Handling flag in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and/or Mozilla Firefox can enable or disable Media controls and media keys on the keyboard to control the active media session. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249 (23H2) and build 26100.1882 (24H2), Microsoft has updated the Lock screen so that the media controls will now show at the lower bottom center of...
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