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Enable or Disable Offer to Translate Videos in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the offer to translate videos on supported sites in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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. The Offer to translate videos on supported sites feature in Edge enables you to translate the audio and subtitles of videos on supported sites. The translated subtitles and audio are AI generated and...
Browsers and Mail
Backup and Restore Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to back up and restore all pinned items on your taskbar in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default. The taskbar will also show the icon of the app for any window you have open. If you like, you can pin an app to the taskbar to always show the app's icon on the taskbar whether the app is open or not. Pinning an app to the taskbar makes it easier to open the app on demand from the taskbar. Items you pin to the taskbar are stored and referenced in both locations below for your account. In the registry...
Backup and Restore
Undo and Redo in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to undo and redo your last action in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Undo and Redo options in File Explorer allow you to quickly and easily correct mistakes made in File Explorer and most other apps. The Undo option is only available after you perform an action such as Copy, Delete, Move, create New item, or Rename. The Redo option is only available after you undo an action so you can restore the action you last undid. Option One: Undo and Redo action using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Undo and Redo action using Context Menu Undo and Redo action using Keyboard Shortcut 1 Press the Ctrl + Z keys to Undo. OR 2 Press the Ctrl + Y keys to Redo. Undo and Redo action using Context Menu 1 Right...
General
Uninstall Device in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall a device in Windows 11. When you connect a device to your PC, it gets installed. Sometimes you may want to uninstall a device. For example: troubleshooting, replace, upgrade, or just not using it again on this PC. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/using-device-manager-to-uninstall-devices-and-driver-packages You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall a device. Uninstalling a device does not always uninstall its driver. Before uninstalling a device, it is recommend to physically unplug the device from the PC. If the device is uninstalled before it is unplugged, Windows may subsequently rediscover the device and reinstall...
Devices
Add or Remove Network in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Network in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 shows the Network icon in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. This makes it easy to browse your local network. If you prefer not to have Network show in the navigation pane of File Explorer, you can remove it. If you turn on Show all folders in the navigation pane, Network will always show in the navigation pane. This will not remove the Network icon from the older Open and Save as type common item dialog boxes like below. If wanted, you can manually change the places bar items in common dialog boxes to remove Network from them. Option One: Add or Remove Network in Navigation...
Network and Internet
Add or Remove This PC in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove This PC in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 shows the This PC icon in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. This makes it easy to browse your Devices and drives and Network locations in one location. If you prefer not to have This PC show in the navigation pane of File Explorer, you can remove it. If you turn on Show all folders in the navigation pane, This PC will always show in the navigation pane. This will not remove the This PC icon from the older Open and Save as type common item dialog boxes like below. If wanted, you can manually change the places bar items in common dialog boxes to remove This PC from them...
General
Open and Use Old Notepad app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open and use the old classic Notepad.exe app in Windows 11. The old Notepad.exe app has been replaced by a new modern Notepad app from the Microsoft Store in Windows 11. This new Notepad app includes many new features, such as tabs, spellcheck, themes, character count, save session state, explain with Copilot, and more coming. If you just wanted to use the old plain text editor Notepad app at times and still have the new Notepad app available, you still can for now in Windows 11 after using a workaround below. EXAMPLE: Old Notepad app Here's How: 1 Install (add) the Notepad (system) option feature if not already installed. (see screenshot below)...
Apps
Change Opacity of Pencil and Brush tools in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to adjust the opacity level of your strokes with the Pencil and Brush tools in the Paint app in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2508.361.0 for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, Microsoft is adding an opacity slider, giving you control over the transparency of your strokes with the Pencil and Brush tools. Here's How: 1 Open the Paint app. 2 Select a Pencil or Brush tool on the toolbar. (see screenshot below) 3 Adjust the...
Apps
Turn On or Off Use Check Boxes to Select Items in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use check boxes to select files, folders, and drives for your user account in Windows 11. You can use check boxes to make selecting multiple items in any order easier in File Explorer and on the desktop in Windows. When check boxes is turned on, you can hover the pointer over each item to reveal the check box to check (select) or uncheck (unselect) it. If you have a tablet, convertible, or 2-in-1 type device in tablet/slate mode, then check boxes will always be used even if turned off. If you still have check boxes even after turning off check boxes using an option in this tutorial, then you may be stuck in Tablet mode. Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe), and go to the key below...
General
Use Quick Markup in Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how use the Quick Markup tool in the Snipping Tool app to annotate live on your screen in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch, or mouse and save, paste or share with other apps. Starting with Snipping Tool version 11.2508.24.0 on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing Quick markup – a faster way to annotate your screenshots and streamline your workflow. Quick markup lets you draw live on your screen in real time. EXAMPLE: Quick markup button on Snipping Tool toolbar Here's How: 1 Perform either action below: Press the Win :win: + Shift + S keys. Press the Print...
Apps
Save as Project File in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to save your creation as an editable .paint project file from the Paint app in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2508.361.0 for Windows Insiders on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing two powerful enhancements that bring more flexibility to your creative workflow. First, Microsoft is introducing project files, you can now save your creation as an editable Paint project file and seamlessly pick up where you left off. When you’re...
Apps
Add or Remove Language Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the language bar on the taskbar and sign-in screen for your account in Windows 11 without having to remove all extra languages and/or keyboard layouts. When you have more than one language and/or keyboard layout installed, you will see the language bar (input indicator) on the taskbar system tray area and sign-in screen by default. The language bar allows you to switch between your added languages and keyboard layouts as needed. EXAMPLE: Language bar on taskbar and sign-in screen Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Time & language on the left side, and click/tap on Typing on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Typing settings 3 Click/tap on Advanced...
Time and Language

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