This tutorial will show you how to dock or undock Copilot to the side of your desktop for your account in Windows 11.
The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available.
Copilot in Windows adds AI to the Windows experience—AI-powered Copilot is built in to help users find answers and get things done. Windows joins Bing and Edge as an additional entry point for Copilot that supports commercial data protection. You get the same Copilot protection and functionality—such as the ability to quickly make sense of long articles on the web, craft and polish your content, and create stunning images—all directly within the Windows experience.
Copilot in Windows appears as a side bar docked on the right side of the Windows desktop by...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Drop Tray feature for all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup.- Brink
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to find the Windows Web Experience Pack version currently installed in Windows 11.
Some Windows 11 features, like Widgets, are delivered through Microsoft Store updates. If you’re having problems with the Weather widget or aren't able to find some features that were announced for Windows, you might need to update the Windows Web Experience Pack from the Microsoft Store.
Knowing the version of the currently installed Windows Web Experience Pack can help determine if you have a required version for a feature.
References:
https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/windows-web-experience-pack/9MSSGKG348SP...
This tutorial will show you how to see what's new in the Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
In the latest version of the Microsoft Store app, Microsoft added a What's New button to help stay up to date with the latest Microsoft Store features.
Here's How:
1 Open the Microsoft Store app.
2 Click/tap on the What's New button on the left side. (see screenshot below)
3 You will now see What's new in Microsoft Store. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
Uninstall or Reinstall Microsoft Store app in Windows 10 and Windows 11
Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store in Windows 11
View Microsoft Store Updates and Downloads History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Pin to taskbar" the Microsoft Store app for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 10 and Windows1, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility.
If the Microsoft Store app is already pinned to the taskbar when you disable "Pin to taskbar" for the Microsoft Store app, the Microsoft Store app will automatically get...
This tutorial will show you how to unlink a device from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft account.
The Microsoft Store allows you to use up to 10 devices with your Microsoft account.
If you can't download apps and games (content), you've reached your Microsoft Store device limit. Unlink a device you don't use or have access to, then go to Microsoft Store and try again.
Once you unlink a device, it no longer counts toward your device limit. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-devices-used-with-your-microsoft-account-d4044995-81db-b24b-757e-1102d148f441
EXAMPLE: "You’re at the limit for the number of...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app for all users in Windows 11.
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.
If you disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app, nothing will happen with users try to Snip or Record using the Snipping Tool app.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#allowscreencapture
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable screen capture...
This tutorial will show you how to view and check the status of feedback you sent to Microsoft in the Feedback Hub app in Windows 11.
The Feedback Hub app helps Microsoft make Windows better with you providing feedback about Windows and apps by sharing your suggestions or problems.
When you upvote or submit feedback, you can come back to the My feedback tab of the Feedback section any time to see the status of your feedback. When the status of your feedback changes, you'll get a notification. (You'll also get these for feedback you upvote.) When it changes, you’ll see a banner on your feedback showing its status:
We've got it - Your feedback's been sent to an expert to review.
Looking into it - We're currently investigating your...
This tutorial will show you how to use the Generative erase tool in the Photos app to fix and remove distractions from an image 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 the Photos app version 2024.11020.21001.0 for all Windows Insiders, the Spot fix tool has received a boost with the help of AI and is now known as Generative erase in the app. This feature allows you to fix and remove distractions from your photos, like background objects or miscellaneous visual clutter. Compared to Spot fix...
This tutorial will show you how how to choose which plugins connect to Microsoft Copilot data for your Microsoft account in Windows 11.
The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available.
A preview of Copilot in Windows will start rolling out with the next wave of continuous innovation in Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361 on September 26, 2023. Copilot in Windows adds AI to your Windows 11 experience to help you find answers, complete tasks, and be more productive. With Copilot, people can quickly make sense of long articles on the web, craft and polish content, or create stunning images--all directly within the Windows 11 experience.
Windows Copilot will use the same Microsoft account (MSA) or Microsoft...
This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the background in 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 11.2402.20.0 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary/Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft has updated the Layers feature to now add a new tile that lets you hide or show the background on demand.
Reference:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2024/03/13/paint-update-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
Here's How:
1 Open the...
This tutorial will show you how to always display Windows Terminal icon in the taskbar notification area when open for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts.
EXAMPLE: Windows Terminal notification area icon on taskbar system tray
Here's How:
1 Open Windows Terminal.
2 Click/tap on the down arrow button on the top bar, and click/tap...
This tutorial will show you how to see details for the Widgets notifications you missed for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance.
Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On...
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