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Change Magnifier Voice Speed in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the voice speed Magnifier uses to read for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. You can also have Magnifier read text on your screen aloud. Magnifier can use natural voices to read with. Natural voices use modern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are supported without an internet connection. Narrator and Magnifier support high-definition voices for English (United States), powered by Azure’s latest on-device text-to-speech models. These voices use generative AI to adjust tone and pacing for more natural, expressive speech. When reading with Narrator or listening to text in Magnifier, HD voices provide...
Accessibility
Change Magnifier Voice in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the voice Magnifier uses to read by default for your account in Windows 11. Magnifier makes part or all of your screen bigger so you can see words and images better. You can also have Magnifier read text on your screen aloud. Magnifier can use natural voices to read with. Natural voices use modern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are supported without an internet connection. Narrator and Magnifier supports high-definition voices for English (United States), powered by Azure’s latest on-device text-to-speech models. These voices use generative AI to adjust tone and pacing for more natural, expressive speech. When reading with Narrator or listening to text in Magnifier, HD voices...
Accessibility
Change Narrator Voice Speed, Pitch, and Volume in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the speed, pitch, and volume of the Narrator voice for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or have low vision. It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with documents. Natural voices in Narrator use modern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are supported without an internet connection. You can adjust the voice speed, pitch, and volume to the level you want. Reference...
Accessibility
Resume Apps from Android Phone on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC. Microsoft rolled out the ability to seamlessly resume using your favorite apps from your Android phone on your Windows 11 PC to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta Channels. To start with, you will be able to resume or continue listening to your favorite Spotify tracks and episodes right from where you left off on the Spotify app on your Android phone. You will need to use the same Spotify account on both your Android phone and your PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271, Microsoft is excited to share that: vivo Android phone users can also now continue your browsing activity from vivo Browser on your...
Phone
Add or Remove "Open file location" and "Open folder location" context menu in Windows
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Open file location and Open folder location context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you right click or press and hold on a shortcut of a file or folder, a file or folder in search results, or a file or folder in a library in File Explorer, you can click/tap on the Open file location or Open folder location context menu item to open the source location of the file or folder with the file or folder selected. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Open file location and Open folder location context menu. This will not affect the Open file location context menu in the Start menu and taskbar jump lists. EXAMPLE: "Open file location" and...
Personalization
Remove Natural Voices from Narrator and Magnifier in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove (uninstall) natural voices from Narrator and Magnifier for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or have low vision. It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with documents. Narrator can use installed legacy and natural voices. Legacy voices are not always great to listen to. Especially for cases when you may want to read an article or extended text. Natural voices use modern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are...
Accessibility
Add Natural Voices to Narrator and Magnifier in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add (install) natural voices to Narrator and Magnifier for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or have low vision. It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with documents. Narrator can use installed legacy and natural voices. Legacy voices are not always great to listen to. Especially for cases when you may want to read an article or extended text. Natural voices use modern, on-device text to speech and once downloaded are supported...
Accessibility
Scan for Hardware Changes in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to scan for hardware changes in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Sometimes you may need to manually scan the system for any device hardware changes when Windows doesn't automatically recognize a device just connected. Scanning for hardware changes can cause the Plug and Play manager to detect new devices and to install device drivers without warning. Scanning for hardware changes can detect some non-Plug and Play devices, particularly those that cannot notify the system when they are installed. You must be signed in as an administrator to scan for hardware changes. Option One: Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager Option Two: Scan for Hardware Changes using Command Turn On or Off...
Devices
Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how long to show notifications above the taskbar corner until dismissed for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 shows notification banners on the lock screen and at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display. A notification banner will stay open for only 5 seconds by default until automatically dismissed to the Notification Center. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear Option One: Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Settings Option Two: Change How Long Notifications Stay Open in Control Panel Option Three: Change How Long...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Dynamic Lighting on RGB Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Dynamic Lighting on RGB devices for your account in Windows 11. Lighted accessories have been on the rise and can add energy and emotion to your PC experience. Today, many of these accessories rely on third-party apps and integrations that are highly fragmented. With Dynamic Lighting, Windows users will be able to effortlessly set up and customize their devices with RGB lights directly from Windows Settings. It has never been easier to help all your RGB accessories seamlessly work together for Windows apps. If you have Dynamic Lighting-compatible devices (such as LED-lit keyboards, mice, case lighting, or other devices), you can control them both individually or as a group...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Autofill Passwords and Passkeys in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing Microsoft Edge to autofill existing passwords and passkeys 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. Microsoft Edge makes it easy to save your passwords as you browse the web. When you enter a new password in the Edge browser on your desktop or mobile device, Microsoft Edge Ask to save passwords...
Browsers and Mail
Save Passwords in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use "Ask to save passwords" and "Add password" to save passwords for sites to the password manager 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. Microsoft Edge makes it easy to save your passwords as you browse the web. When you enter a new password in the Edge browser on your desktop or mobile device, Microsoft Edge Ask to...
Browsers and Mail

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