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Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge InPrivate Browsing on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing specific installed extensions in InPrivate browsing mode in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. InPrivate browsing is a private browsing mode in Microsoft Edge. No browsing history, download history, cookies and site data, nor form fill data are remembered. Microsoft Edge saves downloaded files and any new favorites created while browsing InPrivate. Microsoft Edge will automatically delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. InPrivate browsing doesn’t keep you safer from malicious websites or provide additional ad blocking. Websites can still personalize...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove Tab Search Button in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Tab Search button on the tab bar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10. 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 stay focused and save time with tab search in Microsoft Edge. Whether you're managing research for work or juggling multiple tasks at home, tab search helps you instantly find any open or recently closed tab. You can...
Browsers and Mail
Change What Happens When Press and Hold Copilot Key for 1 Second in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change what happens when you press and hold the Copilot key for 1 second 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. You can activate Copilot Voice at any time in Windows by holding the Copilot key or the Windows key + C for 1 - 2 seconds. The Copilot Voice interface will appear, Copilot will play an audio greeting, and you can have a voice conversation with Copilot. You can also use this interface to mute or end your...
Apps
Restore Default Services in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore missing or messed up default services in Windows 11. Services are an application type that runs in the system background without a user interface. Services provide core operating system features (such as printing, networking, remote access, File Explorer, Windows Search, updates, etc.) and apps to operate as intended. Startup Type for services Automatic - A service in this state will start at boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled. Automatic (Delayed Start) - A service in this state will start just after boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also...
System
Sync Any Folder to OneDrive in Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to sync any folder to OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. By default, you can choose folders in your OneDrive folder...
Apps
Move or Restore Default Location of Pictures Folder in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Pictures folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Pictures folder (shell:My Pictures) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Pictures folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved pictures, images, screenshots, and camera roll. If you like, you can move the Pictures folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Pictures folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path. Option One: Move Location...
General
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...
Apps
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...
Accounts
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...
Apps
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...
Browsers and Mail
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...
Accounts
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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