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Change Lock Screen Time to 12 or 24 hour Clock Format in Windows 11

Time and Language Change Lock Screen Time to 12 or 24 hour Clock Format in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the lock screen to display time in a 12 or 24 hour clock format in Windows 11. The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows. There are two separate lock screens in Windows 11. Current user lock screen = This is the lock screen that displays when the currently signed in user locks the computer. Default lock screen = This is the lock screen that displays when no users are currently signed in. The time on the lock screen displays the system time in a 12 hour clock format by default. If you like, you can have the lock screen time display...
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Enable or Disable Open Game Bar using Xbox Button on Controller in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Open Game Bar using Xbox Button on Controller in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable open Game Bar using the Xbox button on a Xbox game controller for your account in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. When you open Game Bar, a variety of Xbox gaming activities are at your fingertips. Select a feature from the Widget Menu and it’ll pop up as a widget. Many of these can be moved, resized, or pinned to your screen. Xbox Game Bar has customization options that let you quickly jump between your game and favorite activities. Starting with Windows 11 build 22616, Windows Insiders who like to game on their PCs with an Xbox Controller on the latest Insider Preview builds in...
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Enable or Disable Use View + Menu on Controller as Guide Button in Apps in Windows 11

Gaming Enable or Disable Use View + Menu on Controller as Guide Button in Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using the View + Menu buttons on game controller as Guide button in apps for your account in Windows 11. When you turn on Use View + Menu as Guide button in apps, pressing the View + Menu buttons on a connected Xbox game controller will trigger Guide button actions - like opening overlays - in supported apps. This won't affect system use of the Guide button. Option One: Turn On or Off "Use View + Menu as Guide button in apps" in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off "Use View + Menu as Guide button in apps" using REG file EXAMPLE: View + Menu buttons on Xbox Game Controller Turn On or Off "Use View + Menu as Guide button in apps" in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Update Apps in Microsoft Store in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Automatically Update Apps in Microsoft Store in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic download and install of available app updates in the Microsoft Store for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, 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. The Microsoft Store app will automatically check for, download, and install app updates by default. You can disable automatically downloading and...
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Enable or Disable Focus on Copilot New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Focus on Copilot New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable keyboard focus applied to the page instead of the address bar by default when opening a Copilot new tab page in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The setting Focus on new tab page in this tutorial is no longer available in Edge. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. When you turn on Copilot new tab page in Microsoft Edge, the Focus on...
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Add or Remove Open with "Browse apps in the Microsoft Store" in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove Open with "Browse apps in the Microsoft Store" in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Look for an app in the Microsoft Store (old) or Browse apps in the Microsoft Store (new) in the Open with dialog for all users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. The Open with context menu allows you to choose an app to open a file with by default. Starting with Windows 11 build 22567, Microsoft has updated the “Open with” dialog box to align with Windows 11 design principles. The updated dialog box honors light/dark theme. We have also simplified the experience by making it possible to update your default app with just one click. Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, is reverting the Open With dialog box redesign. Microsoft plans to bring this back in the future after addressing some...
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Enable or Disable Show Tab Groups in Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Show Tab Groups in Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing tab groups in the favorites bar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. You can organize your tabs of webpages with Tab groups in Microsoft Edge. Group related tabs and customize them with a name and a color, so you can easily navigate and stay focused. By default, Edge will show a Tab groups...
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Enable or Disable Drag Tabs to Create New Group in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Drag Tabs to Create New Group in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable drag tabs to create a new tab group in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. You can organize your tabs of webpages with Tab groups in Microsoft Edge. Group related tabs and customize them with a name and a color, so you can easily navigate and stay focused. The name of a tab group will appear in the...
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Restore Classic Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Restore Classic Start Menu in Windows 11

The method in this tutorial no longer works starting with Windows 11 build 22000.65. The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files. Windows 11 comes with a new Start menu without live tiles. If you do not like the new Start menu in Windows 11, you can restore the classic Start menu similar to the Windows 10 Start menu. This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic Start menu for your account in Windows 11. EXAMPLE: Default and classic Start menu in Windows 11 Here's How: The downloadable .bat files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Start_ShowClassicMode DWORD 0 or <delete> = Default...
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Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Windows 11

Personalization Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change how your icons are positioned on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Icons on the taskbar are center aligned by default in Windows 11 instead of to the left like in previous Windows. You can choose icon alignment for every taskbar position. Top-aligned or centered when the taskbar is on the left or right, and left-aligned or centered when the taskbar is on the top or bottom. Option One: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Settings Option Two: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment using REG file Option Three: Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Registry Editor Change Taskbar Icon Alignment in Settings 1 Open Settings (WIn+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on...
Personalization
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Open Settings for Copilot app in Windows 11

Apps Open Settings for Copilot app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Settings page for the Copilot app in Windows 11. The Copilot app is installed on Windows 11 by default. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion, empowering you to achieve anything you can imagine. If you sign in to the Copilot app with your Microsoft account, your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features will sync across all devices you also sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. You can change Copilot settings to customize it how you like on each separate device. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/getting-started-with-copilot-on-windows-1159c61f-86c3-4755-bf83-7fbff7e0982d Here's How: 1...
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Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable personalize advertising and experiences in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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. You can turn on or off Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity including history, usage, favorites, web content, and other browsing data to personalize Microsoft Edge and Microsoft services like ads, search, shopping and news.. If turned on, Microsoft Edge...
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