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Turn On or Off Toggle Keys Tone in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Toggle Keys for your account in Windows 11. Toggle Keys causes a tone to sound when you press the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock keys. Option One: Turn On or Off Toggle Keys using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Turn On or Off Toggle Keys in Settings Option Three: Turn On or Off Toggle Keys in Control Panel Option Four: Turn On or Off Toggle Keys using REG file Turn On or Off Toggle Keys using Keyboard Shortcut 1 Press and hold the Num Lock for 5 seconds until you hear a tone. 2 If turning on Toggle Keys, click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below) Turn On or Off Toggle Keys in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Accessibility on the left side, and...
Accessibility
Change Wi-Fi Network Profile Connection and Security Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the connection and security settings of an existing known Wi-Fi network profile in 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. 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 this specific Wi-Fi network. Sometimes you may need to update or change connection and security settings of an existing known Wi-Fi network...
Network and Internet
Enable or Disable Experimental Agentic Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable experimental agentic features for all users in Windows 11. Microsoft has added a new Experimental agentic features toggle in the Settings app that allows agents to use new Windows agentic features. AI-powered apps help you automate everyday tasks—like organizing files, scheduling meetings, or sending emails—so you can spend less time on busy work and more time on what matters most. One powerful way apps are implementing AI today is by interacting with your apps and your files, using vision and advanced reasoning to click, type and scroll like a human would. One such experience is an experimental feature called Copilot Actions available to Windows insiders in Copilot Labs . With...
System
Enable or Disable Copilot Discover on Widgets Board in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Copilot Discover experience on the Widgets board 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...
Apps
Enable or Disable Uninstall Apps from Start Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to uninstall apps from the Start Menu for all or specific users in Windows 11. By default, you can right click on an app in the Start Menu to see an Uninstall (if applicable) option in the context menu. You can remove the "Uninstall" context menu item from the Start Menu to prevent uninstalling apps from the Start Menu. This can be handy to prevent uninstalling apps by mistake from the Start Menu. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable uninstalling apps from the Start Menu. This will not prevent users from uninstalling apps using other options. Option One: Enable or Disable Uninstall Apps from Start Menu for All or Specific Users in Local...
Apps
Enable or Disable Background Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable let apps run in the background for your account or all users in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can use apps that can continue to perform actions even when you are not actively in the app’s window. These are commonly called background apps. Some apps let you manage background activity, which determines what they can do when they’re in the background and not actively in use. Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date. If you find that an app is using a lot of battery when running in the background, you can change the setting for apps that allow it. You can manage background apps permissions to Always, Power optimized...
Apps
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. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.9550 (24H2), build 26200.9550 (25H2), and build 26300.9550 (26H2), PC-to-PC Migration is no longer available. This feature, introduced through a phased rollout, previously allowed you to transfer files and settings directly from your previous PC when setting up a new Windows PC. To back up and restore your files, settings, and other supported items when moving to a new PC, use Windows Backup. For more information, see Back up and restore with Windows Backup. The Windows Backup app includes a PC to PC migration experience to...
Backup and Restore
Add or Remove AI Actions Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the AI Actions context menu for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Microsoft is introducing AI actions in File Explorer. With AI actions in File Explorer, you can interact more deeply with your files by right-clicking to quickly take actions like editing images or summarizing documents. Like with Click to Do, AI actions in File Explorer allow you to stay in your flow while leveraging the power of AI to take advantage of editing tools in apps or Copilot functionality without having to open your file. AI actions in File Explorer are easily accessible. If there are no available or enabled AI Actions, this section will no longer show in the...
Apps
Enable or Disable Text Suggestions in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off text suggestions for your account in Windows 11. You can turn on text suggestions in Windows to quickly complete challenging words and continue working efficiently. As you type, suggestions appear above your cursor, and you can easily select the one you want. Words are predicted based upon your spelling; as you type more letters, new and more accurate suggestions appear. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/enable-text-suggestions-in-windows Option One: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions using REG file EXAMPLE: Text suggestions To insert a suggestion, do one of the following: - Select it with...
Time and Language
Enable or Disable Copilot Actions in Copilot app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Copilot Actions in the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11. Starting with the Copilot app version 1.25112.74 and higher, Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Actions to Windows Insiders worldwide, excluding EEA,. Copilot Actions is an AI agent that completes tasks for you by interacting with your apps and files, using vision and advanced reasoning to click, type and scroll like a human would. This transforms agents from passive assistants into active digital collaborators that can carry out complex tasks for you to enhance efficiency and productivity – like updating documents, organizing files, booking tickets or sending emails. After you’ve granted the agent access, when...
Apps
Remove "Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index." in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the "Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index." message banner at the top of File Explorer when searching for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Indexing the content of your PC helps you get faster results when your searching it for files, emails, or other local content. When you disable Search Indexing, you will see a Your searches might be slow because the index is not running. Click to turn on the index. message banner at the top of File Explorer when searching by default. You can permanently disable the message without having to enable Search Indexing. Option One: Remove "Your searches might be slow because the index is not...
General
Enable or Disable Share with Copilot Vision Controls on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable start sharing with Copilot Vision from app on taskbar when hovering over an opened app window on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Copilot Vision on Windows lets you share any browser or app window on your screen and talking about it with Copilot. Copilot can then help analyze, offer insights, or answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Copilot can hear your voice and respond like a friend in a conversation. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2) and build 26200.7309 (25H2), you can now share an open app window with Copilot directly from the taskbar. When you hover over an open app icon on the taskbar, a thumbnail preview of the app window appears...
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