This tutorial will show you how to clear the camera last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11.
If your device comes with a camera light, the light will turn on when the camera (webcam) is in use.
If your system doesn’t have a camera light, you’ll get a notification to let you know when the camera (webcam) turns on or off.
You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Camera to see which apps are currently using your camera or have recently or previously accessed your camera. If an app had accessed your camera, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when.
If wanted, you can clear the camera last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and desktop apps.
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable tailored experiences for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements as described in more detail below. Regardless of whether you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, your device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns.
If you choose to turn on Tailored experiences, Microsoft will use your Windows diagnostic data to offer you personalized...
This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11.
Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of Windows 11.
Some people may find these ads helpful, while others may find them annoying.
Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer
Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen
Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings
Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications
Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device
Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience
Option Seven: Disable...
This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files.
The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...
Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files.
By default, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects your device by checking web content that Microsoft Store apps use.
You can turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11.
On = Warns users that the sites and downloads used by Microsoft Store apps are potentially dangerous but allows the action to continue.
Off = Turns off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, so a user isn't alerted or stopped from...
This tutorial will show you how to clear the microphone last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11.
When your microphone is in use, a microphone icon will be displayed in the notification area of the taskbar.
You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone to see which apps are currently using your microphone or have recently or previously accessed your microphone. If an app had accessed your microphone, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when.
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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857
If wanted, you can clear the microphone last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable location services for all users on your Windows 11 device.
Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more.
Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location.
How the location settings work
Location services is a device-wide setting that can be controlled by the device administrator. When turned on, it enables certain Windows features—such as auto-setting the...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
If a third party antivirus product is installed, registered, and working correctly, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will automatically disable itself. The Windows Security app will change the Virus & threat protection section to show status about the AV product, and provide a link to the product's configuration options.
If you disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you will not be able to...
This tutorial will show you how to enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, so you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 by then to keep current.
One of Windows 11 system requirements is Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher.
Devices made with Windows 11 support will have TPM enabled by default, but older Windows 10 devices may have an older TPM than TPM 2.0, TPM disabled by default, or does not have a TPM at all.
You will need to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC if available to meet Windows 11 system requirements before being able to upgrade or install Windows 11 on your device.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to...
This tutorial will show you how to clear all your Copilot app activity history data for your Microsoft account.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Activity history is a record of the things you type in Copilot and the AI-assisted responses you receive.
From the privacy dashboard, you can clear your Copilot activity history only for Copilot experiences that rely on Bing. For example, Microsoft Copilot (previously named Bing Chat) and Copilot in Windows.
This activity history includes your chats and the things you type while visiting copilot.com, the Copilot app, and the AI-assisted responses you receive.
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This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny apps access to generative AI for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26236 (Canary), Microsoft added a new Generative AI section to the Privacy & security settings page.
The new Generative AI section allows you to turn on or off whether apps can use generative AI features.
Option One: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for All Users in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for All Users using REG file
Option Three: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for Current User in Settings
Option Four: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for Current User using REG file
Option Five: Turn On or Off Specific...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable saving Recall snapshots for your account or all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs.
Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search and just describe how you...
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