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Add or Remove "Send to My Phone" Context Menu in Windows 11

Phone Add or Remove "Send to My Phone" Context Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Send to My Phone" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), you can share content to an Android device using the Send to My Phone context menu in File Explorer and on the desktop. The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC. If you don't want the "Send to My Phone" item in the context menu for your linked phone, you can remove it without having to uninstall the Phone Link app. Starting with Windows 11 build 26220.7271 (Dev and Beta 25H2), Microsoft is making a few refinements...
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Close Window in Windows 11

General Close Window in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to close an open window for your account in Windows 11. Option One: Close Window using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Close Window using Title Bar Caption Button Option Three: Close Window using Title Bar Menu Option Four: Close Window using Taskbar Menu Option Five: Close Window using Taskbar Shift Menu Option Six: Close Window from Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Option Seven: Close Window from Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Menu Option Eight: Close Window from Task View Option Nine: Close Window from Ctrl+Alt+Tab Option Ten: Close Window using End Task Close Window using Keyboard Shortcut 1 While the window is in focus, press the Alt + F4 keys. On some laptop keyboards, you may need to press...
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Restart Network Adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Restart Network Adapter in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to restart a network adapter in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. When you restart a network adapter, it will disable and then re-enable the network adapter. Restarting a network adapter may help fix network connection issues without resetting your network adapters. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-ethernet-connection-problems-in-windows-2311254e-cab8-42d6-90f3-cb0b9f63645f https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-wi-fi-connection-issues-in-windows-9424a1f7-6a3b-65a6-4d78-7f07eee84d2c Option One: Restart Wi-Fi Network Adapter by...
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Enable or Disable Fluid Dictation in Voice Access on Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Fluid Dictation in Voice Access on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the fluid dictation feature in voice access for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author emails using your voice. Voice access uses modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and works even without the internet. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7019 (24H2) and build 26200.7019 (25H2), Fluid dictation is a new feature in voice access on Copilot+ PCs, that makes voice-based dictation smoother and smarter. It automatically corrects...
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Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Network and Internet Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset network adapters in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A network reset will remove and reinstall all your network adapters, and set other networking components back to their original factory settings. You might need to reinstall other networking software afterwards, such as VPN client software or virtual switches. Resetting your network adapters may help fix network connection issues if restarting the network adapter didn't help. References...
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Remove Linked Devices from your Microsoft Account

Accounts Remove Linked Devices from your Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to remove linked Windows 10 or Windows 11 PCs and Xbox consoles devices from your Microsoft account. When you sign in to a device with your Microsoft account, that device will get added and linked to your Microsoft account. When you add a device to your Microsoft account, you can access online features for your device from your Microsoft account devices page at Microsoft. If you no longer use a device or sign in to the device with your Microsoft account, you can remove the device from your Microsoft account devices list to unlink it. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/remove-a-device-from-your-microsoft-account-dda2c664-9d57-e5db-acf0-67f14d5fdf3c...
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Enable or Disable Settings Search Agent in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Settings Search Agent in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Settings agentic search experience for all users on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Starting in Windows 11, version 24H2 with KB5062660 on Copilot+ PCs, the agent in Windows Settings is a feature that uses on-device AI to help you find and change settings on your PC. It can also help you troubleshoot issues by providing recommendations and automating tasks based on your input. The agent guides users through finding and changing settings, offering relevant information and recommendations. With user permission, it can automate the process of changing settings. This feature enhances search within Windows Settings by enabling natural language queries and utilizing an AI model for...
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Clear Recall Search History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Recall Search History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear all or specific search history in Recall for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. As you type in the search box in Recall, you will see...
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Enable or Disable Recall Search History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Recall Search History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off search history in Recall for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. As you type in the search box in Recall, you will see a drop...
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Enable or Disable Recall Personalized Homepage in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Recall Personalized Homepage in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Recall homepage showing a customized experience using your recent snapshots and app usage for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.5074 (24H2), Recall now opens to a personalized homepage that puts your recent activity and top-used apps and websites front and center, making it easy to pick up where you left off. After...
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Specify Hibernation File Type as Full or Reduced in Windows 11

System Specify Hibernation File Type as Full or Reduced in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to specify the hibernation file (hiberfil.sys) type to be reduced or full in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hibernation files are used for hybrid sleep, fast startup, and standard hibernation (described earlier). There are two types, differentiated by size, a full and reduced size hibernation file. Only fast startup can use a reduced hibernation file. Hibernation file typehiberfil.sys default sizeSupports Full40% of physical memoryhibernate, hybrid sleep, fast startup Reduced20% of physical memoryfast startup Hibernate is a power-saving S4 state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs (PCs with InstantGo don't have the hibernate option). While sleep puts your work...
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Disconnect Mapped Network Drive in Windows 11

Network and Internet Disconnect Mapped Network Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to disconnect a mapped network drive for your account in Windows 11. You can Map a network drive to access shared files on it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. Option One: Disconnect Selected Mapped Network Drive from Command Bar in File Explorer Option Two: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive by Right Click on Network Drive in File Explorer Option Three: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive from Command Bar in File Explorer Option Four: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive from This PC in Navigation Pane of File Explorer Option Five: Disconnect Mapped Network Drive using Command Option Six: Disconnect All Mapped Network Drives using Command...
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