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Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

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. Reference: 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...
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Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

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...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

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...
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Enable TPM on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC

Privacy and Security Enable TPM on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC

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...
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Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually turn on or off Smart App Control in Windows 11. Smart App Control (SAC) is a new security feature starting with Windows 11 build 22567. Smart App Control can work alongside your other security software, such as Microsoft Defender, for added protection. Smart App Control adds significant protection from malware, including new and emerging threats, by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted. Smart App Control also helps to block potentially unwanted apps, which are apps that may cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, offer extra software you didn't want, or do other things you don't expect. Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode. This is a period during which...
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Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account

Privacy and Security Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account

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. References...
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Enable or Disable Apps Access to Generative AI in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Apps Access to Generative AI in Windows 11

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...
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Enable or Disable Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

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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Enable or Disable Show Notifications in Settings app in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Show Notifications in Settings app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing notifications in the Settings app for your account in Windows 11. When 'Show me notifications is the Settings app" is turned off, required notifications are still shown. Option One: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app using REG file Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on General on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open General settings 3 Turn On (default) or Off Show me notifications in the Settings app for what you want. (see screenshot below) 4 You can...
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Add Windows Security to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add Windows Security to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add "Windows Security" to the Desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. Windows Security is your home to view and manage the security and health of your device. Virus & threat protection - Monitor threats to your device, run scans, and get updates to help...
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Enable or Disable Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Local Security Authority (LSA) protection for all users in Windows 11. Core isolation is a security feature of Microsoft Windows that protects important core processes of Windows from malicious software by isolating them in memory. It does this by running those core processes in a virtualized environment. Windows 11, version 22H2 supports additional protection for the Local Security Authority (LSA) process to prevent code injection that could compromise credentials. Windows has several critical processes to verify a user’s identity. The LSA is one of those processes, responsible for authenticating users and verifying Windows logins. It is responsible for handling user credentials...
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Exclude a Website from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Exclude a Website from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove websites to filter out of your Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. 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 remember...
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