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Blur Background of Image in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to blur the background of any image using the Photos app in Windows 11 and Windows 10. 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. Microsoft is introducing a new Background Blur option in the Photos app version 2023.11090.13001.0 to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, and in the Photos app version 2023.11090.20015.0 to Windows Insiders. The Photos app automatically finds the background in the photo, and with a single click, instantly highlights your subject and blurs out the background. You can...
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Remove Background of Image in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the background of any image using the Paint app in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2306.30.0, Microsoft is introducing background removal to Windows Insiders in the Beta, Canary, Dev, and Release Preview Channels. With background removal, you can now remove the background of any image automatically in just one click leaving a smooth cutout of the subject. Background removal can detect the subject from the entire canvas...
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Copy Text from Captured Screenshot Image with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to copy text from a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), Microsoft is introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app. With Text Actions, you can also redact text with sensitive information in screenshots before sharing. Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2503.27.0), Microsoft is adding text extractor in the Snipping Tool capture bar – designed to minimize the number of steps it takes to copy text to your clipboard without having to take a screenshot of your screen. References...
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Redact Text on Captured Screenshot Image with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to redact text on a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app before saving or sharing it in Windows 11. Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2308.33.0), Microsoft is introducing Text Actions, which detects text in your captured screenshots, making it easy to copy text from any image to share with others or paste in another app. With Text Actions, you can also redact text with sensitive information in screenshots before sharing. Reference: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/09/14/new-updates-for-snipping-tool-and-phone-link-begin-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/ EXAMPLE: Snipping Tool showing redacted text in a screenshot of a bank statement Here's How: 1 Open the...
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Add App to Run Automatically at Startup in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add items to run automatically at startup for your account, specific user(s), or all users in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. You can have any app, shortcut, folder, drive, file, script, etc.. items automatically open or run at startup. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473 An item that requires to Run as administrator (elevated) will not be allowed to run at startup by default for security reasons. As a workaround, you can create an elevated shortcut for this item, and copy/move this elevated shortcut into the Startup folder below in this...
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Pin or Unpin Widgets Board Open in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to pin or unpin the widgets board open for your account in Windows 11. This setting is no longer available for Widgets. Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. Say goodbye to constantly switching...
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Turn On or Off Word Wrap in Notepad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using word wrap in the Notepad app 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. Word wrap is turned on by default in Notepad to fit text within the window instead of having to scroll. Option One: Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad Option Two: Turn On or Off Word Wrap by Default in Notepad EXAMPLE: Word wrap turned on and off in Notepad Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad 1 Open the Notepad app. 2 Click/tap on View on the menu bar. (see screenshots below) 3 Click/tap on Word wrap to check (turn on) or uncheck...
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Turn On or Off Save Screenshots to OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically save screenshots you capture to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With OneDrive, you can sync files 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 use OneDrive on your...
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Install Microsoft PowerToys in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install the Microsoft PowerToys app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity. Microsoft PowerToys requirements: Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11 (all versions) Windows 10 v2004 (19041) or newer System architecture x64 and Arm64 architecture are currently supported. Utilities included in PowerToys Description Advanced PastePowerToys Advanced Paste is a tool that enables you to paste the content from your clipboard into any format needed. It can paste as plain text, markdown, JSON, .txt file, .html file, or .png file directly with the UX or with a direct keystroke...
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Change Theme in Paint app to Light or Dark in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the Paint app theme to light mode, dark mode, or use system setting for your account in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2304.17.0, Microsoft is introducing support for dark mode in Paint. By default, Paint will adapt to your system theme preferences, but you can change this option yourself on the brand-new settings page. Reference...
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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...
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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)...
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