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Open and Use Edit Command Line Text Editor in Windows 11

Apps Open and Use Edit Command Line Text Editor in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open and use the Edit command line text editor in Windows Terminal in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.6725 (24H2) and build 26200.6725 (25H2), Windows now includes Edit, a text editor you can use from the command line in Windows Terminal. Edit is open source and is also available on GitHub. The need for a default CLI text editor in 64-bit versions of Windows motivated Microsoft to build Edit. Microsoft choose to build a modeless editor to provide a low barrier of entry for new users. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/edit/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/edit-is-now-open-source/ You can reload this page to replay the GIF images below. Here's How...
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Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

Accounts Switch to Microsoft Account from Local Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to switch to a Microsoft account from a local account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a Microsoft account from a local account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...
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Reset Registry Editor Default Position, Size, and Layout in Windows 11

Apps Reset Registry Editor Default Position, Size, and Layout in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you to reset to default the open position, size, last key, and layout view of the Registry Editor window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. Whenever you close Registry Editor, its current position, size, layout view, and currently opened key is saved by default so Registry Editor will open the exact same way as last closed the next time you open it. If you like, you can reset Registry Editor so it will open to its default...
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Enable or Disable Scareware Blocker in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Scareware Blocker in Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off scareware blocker in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Scareware blocker is now available in for Microsoft Edge, and is turned on by default. Scareware blocker allows Microsoft to use AI to detect potential tech scams. Today, Edge uses Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block known scams as people encounter them. But what if you’re the first person to see a new scam before it can be blocked? What if a scam hits your coworkers, your friends, or your family? While no one is immune, these scams particularly prey on vulnerable elderly communities. “Scareware” scams are a particularly convincing type of tech support scam. They use aggressive web...
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Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval. The built-in Administrator is not protected by a password by default, but you can add a password to the account to help prevent unauthorized users from signing in to the account. The built-in "Administrator" account is basically the same as a normal administrator account with UAC turned off. The Administrator account can create other local users, assign user rights, and assign permissions. The Administrator...
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Enable or Disable Connectors in Copilot app on Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Connectors in Copilot app on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how enable or disable Copilot connectors in Microsoft Edge, on the Web, and Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine. Starting with the Copilot app version 1.25095.161.0 and higher, Microsoft is gradually rolling out Connectors across all Insider channels on Windows 11. Copilot now supports connecting to personal services like OneDrive, Outlook (including email, contacts, and calendar), Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts. These connections make it easier for users to find their content across multiple accounts. In this initial release, Copilot enables natural language search across all your connected services...
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Add Personalize (classic) context menu in Windows 11

Personalization Add Personalize (classic) context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a Personalize (classic) desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11. The old classic Personalization settings from the Control Panel included theme settings, desktop background, color and appearance, sounds, screen saver settings, desktop icon settings, and mouse pointers. These Personalization settings have moved to the Settings app with a new UI in Windows 11. If you prefer to still use the classic Personalization settings from the Control Panel, you can add Personalize (classic) to the desktop context menu to make it easy to use. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Personalize (classic)" context menu, all users will be able to use the context...
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Copy Path of Drive, File, or Folder in Windows 11

General Copy Path of Drive, File, or Folder in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to copy the full path of drives, files, and folders to paste where you like in Windows 11. Copy path or Copy as path will copy the full path of selected items (files and folders) wrapped in quotes to the Clipboard so you can paste (Ctrl+V) the full path(s) of the item(s) where you like. Copy address or Copy address as text will copy the full path of selected items (drives and folders) without quotes to the Clipboard so you can paste (Ctrl+V) the full path(s) of the item(s) where you like. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2), Microsoft is making a few refinements to the context menu aimed at reducing the space taken by less commonly used actions, while keeping them easy to...
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Open Start Menu in Windows 11

General Open Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Start menu in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26200.5641 (Dev 24H2) and build 26120.4250 (Beta 24H2), Microsoft introduced a new redesigned Start menu. The new scrollable Start Menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Pinned section on the Start menu is where you can Pin to Start apps, and rearrange them in any order you want. You can customize your pinned apps on the Start menu by organizing them into folders with a custom folder name. You can add more apps to a folder, rearrange apps within a folder, and remove apps from a folder. You can select to Show more or Show less pinned apps on Start by default. The All apps section on the Start menu...
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Change How Copilot Opens with Single Press of Copilot Key or Win+C Shortcut in Windows 11

Apps Change How Copilot Opens with Single Press of Copilot Key or Win+C Shortcut in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change how Copilot opens with a single press or press and hold of Copilot key or Win+C shortcut for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine. When you open Copilot with a Single Press of the Copilot key or Win+C shortcut, Copilot opens or restores to Full Window by default. You can change this to either Full Window or Quick View. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/getting-started-with-copilot-on-windows-1159c61f-86c3-4755-bf83-7fbff7e0982d https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/copilot/understand-updates-to-the-copilot-key-on-windows-devices#cw EXAMPLE: Copilot opening to...
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Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11

Apps Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall widgets for your account or all users 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 the Widgets...
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Add or Remove Columns for Folder in Windows 11 File Explorer

General Add or Remove Columns for Folder in Windows 11 File Explorer

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove columns in a folder (directory) for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. When you are using a details layout view for a folder, all items in the folder will be displayed by details in columns. You can select the details you want to display for the items in a folder. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/how-to-change-column-settings-in-windows-explorer-7a6e06e5-85fe-62d5-c9a3-eed515e52aee Here's How: 1 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 2 Navigate to and open the folder you want to add and remove columns for. 3 Right click or press and hold anywhere on a column title bar. (see screenshot below step 4) 4 Check (add) or uncheck (remove) details you want for columns...
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