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Summarize Page with Copilot in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Summarize Page with Copilot in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to summarize a web page with Copilot in Microsoft Edge on 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. You can use Copilot in Microsoft Edge to quickly summarize a page to get a clear and accurate representation of the original text, saving you time and effort. Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-get-an-article-summary-using-ai?form=MA13I2 It...
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Enable or Disable Show Frequent Sites on Taskbar for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Show Frequent Sites on Taskbar for Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing frequent sites on the Windows taskbar in Microsoft Edge for your account in 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. In Microsoft Edge 151+, Microsoft has added a Show frequent sites on Windows taskbar toggle. I have not seen any changes when toggling this setting on and off, but the assumption is this will eventually turn on or off showing frequent...
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Add or Remove All Apps Section on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove All Apps Section on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the All apps section on the Start menu for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, Recent, and All apps. The All apps section on the Start menu shows all your installed apps in either a Category, Grid, or List view. With All now on the top-level, apps are easily accessible without having to navigate to a secondary page. The new default Category view automatically groups your apps by category for quick access to your most used categories and apps. So, if your most used apps are Outlook and Solitaire, you can expect those apps to bubble up to the top in their respective categories. Categories are formed...
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Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Windows 11

System Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change adaptive communication sound levels to allow Windows to reduce volume of other sounds when communications activity is detected for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 29576.1000 (Experimental (Future Platforms) and build 26340.9354 (Experimental 26H2) for Insiders, you can now configure adaptive communication sound levels, which reduce the volume of other sounds when communications activity is detected, directly in Settings. Option One: Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Settings Option Two: Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Control Panel Option Three: Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels using REG file Change Adaptive Communication...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Upgrade Accounts to use Passkeys in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Automatically Upgrade Accounts to use Passkeys in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allow sites and apps to automatically upgrade existing accounts to use passkeys in Microsoft Edge on 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. Starting with Microsoft Edge 149 and higher, Edge is set to automatically upgrade existing accounts to use passkeys by default. This feature is part of the browser's ongoing efforts to enhance...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to add and/or sign in to the PC with Microsoft accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can set the Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts security policy to: Users can’t add Microsoft accounts = Users will not be able to add new Microsoft accounts on the computer, switch a local account to a Microsoft account, or connect a domain account to a Microsoft account. Users will still be able to sign in to Windows with existing Microsoft accounts. Users can’t add or log on with Microsoft accounts = In addition to the above, users will not be able to sign in to Windows with existing Microsoft accounts. Users will only be able to sign in to Windows with a local account...
Accounts
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Open Windows Security in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Open Windows Security in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to open the Windows Security app in Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Windows Security is your home to view and manage the security and health of your device. Virus & threat protection - Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help detect the latest threats. (Some of...
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Downgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Home

Installation and Upgrade Downgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Home

This tutorial will show you how to downgrade from Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise to Windows 11 Home without losing anything. You may find yourself needing or wanting to downgrade from the Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise edition to the Windows 11 Home edition. A direct downgrade from Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise to Windows 11 Home is not supported, and would normally require a clean install of Windows 11 Home resulting in the loss of all your data. Using a workaround in this tutorial, you can downgrade your device from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Education, or Windows 11 Enterprise to the Windows 11 Home edition without data loss. You must be signed in as an administrator to downgrade to the Windows 11...
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Turn On or Off Resume App Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

Personalization Turn On or Off Resume App Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing app button on the taskbar when Resume is available for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft rolled out the ability to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. To start with, you will be able to resume or continue listening to your favorite Spotify tracks and episodes right from where you left off on the Spotify app on your Android phone. You will need to use the same Spotify account on both your Android phone and your PC. You can turn on or off show app icon with a badge notification on taskbar when Resume is available. Cross-device resume requirements: Allow this PC to access...
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Hide or Show Recent Files on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Hide or Show Recent Files on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add (show) or remove (hide) recent files on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, Recent, and All apps. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your recently added apps, recent files, and tips and app recommendations. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8553 (Experimental 25H2) for Insiders, the "Recommended" section has been renamed to Recent in Start and Settings page. You can now disable showing recent files on the Start menu without affecting recent files in other places. Reference: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/microsoft-making-taskbar-and-start-more-personal-in-windows-11.46865/ Option One...
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Change Start Menu Size in Windows 11

Personalization Change Start Menu Size in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the size of the Start Menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, Recent, and All apps. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.9278 (24H2), build 26200.9278 (25H2), and build 2800.3086 (26H1), you can now choose between a small and large Start menu, in addition to "Automatic (default)". Option One: Change Start Menu Size in Settings Option Two: Change Start Menu Size using REG file EXAMPLE: Small and large Start menu Change Start Menu Size in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Start on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Start settings 3 Under...
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Add or Remove Recently Added apps on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Recently Added apps on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove recently added apps on the Start menu Recommended section for your account or all users in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, Recent, and All apps. The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your recently installed apps (aka: "Recently added") and recently opened items. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8553 (Experimental 25H2), the "Recommended" section has been renamed to "Recent" in Start and Settings page. Microsoft also redesigned Start menu settings page. Option One: Remove Specific App from Recently Added List on Start Menu for Current...
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