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Enable or Disable Xbox Controller Navigation Sounds in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on, off, or adjust the volume levels for Xbox controller navigation sounds for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app. Starting with Xbox app version 2602.1001.5.0, your PC and handheld experience just got an audio update with navigation sounds while using a controller. You can enable these sounds or adjust the volume levels in the Xbox app. Here's How: 1 Open the Xbox app. 2 Click/tap on the user Profile button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on...
Gaming
Enable or Disable PostGame Recaps from Xbox app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off individual postgame recap types from the Xbox app for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app. Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming Preview can try postgame recaps in the Xbox PC app on Windows. After you finish a play session, you may see a quick recap that highlights moments from that session—like captures you took, achievements you unlocked, and relevant in‑game events—plus an option to share feedback so Microsoft can keep improving the experience. Postgame recaps are designed...
Gaming
Change Wi-Fi Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the connection priority order of Wi-Fi SSID network profiles in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network in "Manage known networks". The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to...
Network and Internet
Check for App Updates via Windows Update in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check for app updates in Settings via Windows Update in Windows 11. The App Updates page is no longer available in Settings. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7344 (Dev & Beta), the Unified Update Orchestration Platform (UOP) is starting to roll out. UOP makes app updates more consistent and predictable, with fewer interruptions. Insiders will see a new page in Settings > Apps > App Updates, where they can check update progress and take action if needed. How it Works Apps will register with UOP via APIs. UOP triggers a registered app to scan, download and install updates based on user activity and system state. Apps continue to utilize their own backend for acquiring updates. Apps report update...
Apps
Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements on Unsupported PC
This tutorial will show you how to bypass the Windows 11 CPU, RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 system requirements allowing you to clean install or upgrade to Windows 11 on a unsupported PC that doesn't meet these requirements. Installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements is not recommended. If you choose to install Windows 11 on ineligible hardware, you should be comfortable assuming the risk of running into compatibility issues. If you like, you can bypass the check for TPM 2.0 (at least TPM 1.2 is required) and the CPU family and model. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that...
Installation and Upgrade
Enable or Disable Personalized Ads in Copilot app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off whether you see personalized ads in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11. The Ad Personalization setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Copilot. 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. If you are signed in to Copilot with your Microsoft account, you can control whether you see personalized...
Apps
Find All Installed Apps and Programs in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find and view a list of all installed apps and programs in Windows 11. Desktop apps are traditional programs installed by a user. These will not be an app from the Microsoft Store. Windows apps are apps installed by a user from the Microsoft Store. Each Microsoft account owns their own apps. Provisioned apps are apps included with Windows 11, and automatically installed when a new user signs in to Windows the first time. They are per-user apps, and typically installed in the "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" folder. These are also available in Microsoft Store for a user to reinstall if needed. Reference...
Apps
Save Information to Copilot Memory
This tutorial will show you how to manually save information to Copilot memory for your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Microsoft Copilot offers you tailored experiences by remembering key details and preferences from your conversations with Microsoft Copilot Chat using Copilot Memory. Over time, it can recall useful information like...
Apps
Delete Copilot Memory
This tutorial will show you how to delete saved Copilot memory for your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Microsoft Copilot offers you tailored experiences by remembering key details and preferences from your conversations with Microsoft Copilot Chat using Copilot Memory. Over time, it can recall useful information like your communication...
Apps
Enable or Disable Copilot Memory Personalization
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Copilot Memory personalization for your Microsoft account on the web, Edge, and Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Microsoft Copilot offers you tailored experiences by remembering key details and preferences from your conversations with Microsoft Copilot Chat using Copilot Memory. Over time, it...
Apps
View Reliability History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view reliability history for your Windows 11 device. The Reliability Monitor provides a system stability overview and details about events that impact reliability. It calculates the Stability Index shown in the System Stability Chart. Reliability Monitor maintains up to a year of history for system stability and reliability events. The System Stability Chart displays a rolling graph organized by date. The top half of the System Stability Chart displays a graph of the Stability Index. In the lower half of the chart, five rows track Reliability Events that either contribute to the stability measurement for the system or provide related information about software installation and removal. When one or...
System
Change Country or Region Geographic Location (GeoID) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change your country or region for your account in Windows 11. The country or region home location in Windows, referred to as geographic location (GeoID), indicates the country or region you are in. Windows 11, Microsoft Store, and apps might use your country or region to give local content. Stuff you get in one region might be region restrictive and not work in another region. This can include Xbox Live Gold, apps, games, movies, and the balance in your Microsoft account. If you change your location by moving to or visiting some other country, you might need to change your country or region home location in Windows. Reference...
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