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Open Desktop Folders and External Folder Links in New Tab in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Open Desktop Folders and External Folder Links in New Tab in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open desktop folders and external folder links in new tab in same File Explorer window for your account in Windows 11. Currently, you can set to either always Open each folder in the same window (default) or Open each folder in its own folder by default in File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7262 (Dev and Beta), Microsoft is temporarily stopping the roll out of the ability for newly launched File Explorer folders to open in tabs instead of windows, as it wasn’t working correctly. Appreciate your patience. It is required to have Open each folder in the same window turned on (checked) to have Open desktop folders and external folder links in new tab available to...
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Change Mouse Haptic Feedback Intensity in Windows 11

Devices Change Mouse Haptic Feedback Intensity in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse haptic feedback intensity level for your account in Windows 11. Haptic feedback gives you increased control and precision through vibrations on your mouse device when you snap windows, align objects, and more. Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8142 (Dev 25H2) and build 26220.8148 (Beta 25H2), and build 2610.8313 (RP 24H2) and build 26200.8313 (RP 25H2), you will be able to feel haptic feedback effects on compatible input devices while performing certain actions, such as aligning objects in PowerPoint, window snapping, resizing, or hovering over the Close button. These haptic effects can be configured in Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Haptic signals. When haptic...
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Enable or Disable Mouse Haptic Feedback in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Mouse Haptic Feedback in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off mouse haptic feedback for your account in Windows 11. Haptic feedback gives you increased control and precision through vibrations on your mouse device when you snap windows, align objects, and more. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), you will be able to feel haptic feedback effects on compatible input devices while performing certain actions, such as aligning objects in PowerPoint, window snapping, resizing, or hovering over the Close button. These haptic effects can be configured in Settings under Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Haptic signals. When haptic signals is turned on for the mouse, you can specify the...
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Find BitLocker Recovery Key in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Find BitLocker Recovery Key in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find your BitLocker recovery key for a drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11. BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data protection feature that integrates with the operating system and addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned drives and computers. BitLocker is the Windows encryption technology that protects your data from unauthorized access by encrypting your drive and requiring one or more factors of authentication before it will unlock it. Windows will require a BitLocker recovery key when it detects a possible unauthorized attempt to access the data. This extra step is a security precaution intended to keep your data safe and secure. This can...
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Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11

General Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check if the last boot was from a hybrid shutdown (fast startup), full shutdown or restart, or resume from hibernate in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Fast startup (aka: hiberboot, hybrid boot, or hybrid shutdown) is turned on by default in Windows and is a setting that helps your PC start up faster after shutdown. Even faster than hibernate. Hibernate is a power-saving state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs. Hibernate uses less power than sleep and when you start up the PC again, you’re back to where you left off (though not as fast as sleep). Use hibernation when you know that you won't use your laptop or tablet for an extended period and won't have an...
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Delete Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Delete Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to delete saved website passwords in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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 visit a website that requires you to sign in, Microsoft Edge will ask if you want your user name and password remembered. The next time you visit the site, the browser will automatically finish filling in your account info. If you no longer need or want a saved password for a website in...
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Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10

Personalization Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Copilot app version 1.25044.93.0, "Ask Copilot" is added to the context menu. The Ask Copilot context menu item is available when you right click or shift + right click on one or more files. When you click on the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, it will open the Copilot app with the file(s) uploaded (copied) to Copilot so you can chat and ask about the file(s) with Copilot. If you don't want this Ask Copilot item in the context menu, it can be removed without having to uninstall the Copilot app. Option One: Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu for Current User Option...
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Choose left or right hand you write with for menu alignment in Windows 11

Devices Choose left or right hand you write with for menu alignment in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to choose which hand you write with to change menu drop alignment for your account in Windows 11. If you have a touch screen or use a pen on a tablet device, then you can change how menus open based on being left or right handed so menus are not obstructed by your hand. If you choose the right hand you write with, then menus open to the left of your hand (pointer). If you choose the left hand you write with, then menus open to the right of your hand (pointer). If you open a menu near the display border and the menu doesn't have enough space, it will automatically open aligned to the other side by default. Reference...
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Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen double-tap speed for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can adjust how quickly you tap the screen when you double-tab with your pen. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/input-devices/use-a-pen-with-windows Option One: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Settings Option Two: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Control Panel Option Three: Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Registry Editor Change Pen Double-tap Speed in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the right...
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Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen double-tap spatial tolerance for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can adjust the distance (spatial tolerance) the pointer can move between tapping when you double-tap with your pen. Option One: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings Option Two: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Control Panel Option Three: Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Registry Editor Change Pen Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Pen & Windows Ink on the right...
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Change Pen Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

Devices Change Pen Press and Hold Speed and Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the pen press and hold speed and duration for right-clicking for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. You can change the amount of time (speed) you must press and hold with your pen tip before you can perform a right-click. You can also change the amount of time during press and hold with your pen tip to perform a right-click. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/input-devices/use-a-pen-with-windows It is required to have Enable press and hold for right-clicking turned on for pen to change the settings in the options below. Option One: Change Pen Press...
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Enable or Disable Pen Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

Devices Enable or Disable Pen Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking with a pen for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu. When you press and hold with a pen tip, it is the same as performing a right-click. You can enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking with a pen tip. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta 24H2), build 26200.5518 (Dev), and build 27842.1000 (Canary), Microsoft is updating the Bluetooth & Devices > Pen and Windows Ink, and Bluetooth & Devices > Touch pages in Settings to have options if you want press and hold for pen or touch to perform a right click action. Reference...
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