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Choose which OneDrive Folders to Sync in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer 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.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. If you don't want to sync all of...
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Delete App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. You can delete the app resource usage history to clear it and start over for the next last 30 days of app history. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager...
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View App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap on App history in the left pane of Task Manager to see the app resource usage history since the...
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Enable or Disable OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the OneDrive feature for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can 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...
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Change Files to Open in New Tab or New Window in Notepad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set files to open in a new tab or new window in Notepad by default for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Support for multiple tabs in Notepad is available starting with version 11.2212.33.0. You will be able to create, manage, and organize multiple files in a single Notepad window. You can also continue to work with files across multiple windows by dragging a tab out into its own window, and a new app setting lets you customize whether files open in new tabs or a new window by default. Reference...
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Uninstall or Reinstall Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. To help maintain your privacy, Recall processes your...
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Upscale and Enhance Images with Super Resolution in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enhance and enlarge images with Super Resolution in Photos app on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. Starting with Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11100.17007.0, Microsoft brings a preview of super resolution to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Super resolution uses AI to enhance and enlarge images up to 8x the original image size. Super resolution is perfect for improving low-quality photos, preparing photos for large prints or displays, and tight...
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Enable or Disable Auto Scan Images for Text in Photos app in Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off having the Microsoft Photos app automatically scan for text when opening an image with it for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. Starting with Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11100.17007.0, Microsoft is introducing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) in the Photos app to improve productivity and make managing information in your images easier. With OCR, the app detects text in your photos, allowing you to copy it directly to your...
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Download and Install Microsoft PC Manager app in Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to download and install the Microsoft PC Manager app for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Microsoft PC Manager is a utility app for your PC. It offers features such as one-click boost, storage clean-up, file management, and protection of your default settings from unauthorized changes. Reference: https://pcmanager.microsoft.com/ The Microsoft PC Manager app is currently available in US and China. Option One: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app from Microsoft Store Option Two: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using EXE file Option Three: Download and Install "Microsoft PC Manager" app using winget Command EXAMPLE: Microsoft PC Manager app Download...
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Search for Word or Phrase in Copilot App on Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to use "Find on page" to search for a word or phase in the Copilot app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. You can use the Find on page tool in the Copilot app to search for a word or phrase within text in your conversation with Copilot. Starting with the Copilot app (version 1.24112.123.0 and...
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Change Zoom Level in Copilot App on Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to change the zoom level in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. You can change the zoom level in the Copilot app in increments between 25% to 500%. Option One: Change Zoom Level in Copilot app using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Change Zoom Level in Copilot app...
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Change Read Aloud Voice in Copilot on Web, Windows 11, and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to change the voice used to Read Aloud in Copilot on Web, Windows 11, and Windows 10. The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Read Aloud is a tool in that uses the text-to-speech feature of an installed language to read the text of a web page audibly. Since Copilot is a...
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