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Enable or Disable Extensions from Other Stores in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Extensions from Other Stores in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing extensions to be added from other (third-party) stores like the Chrome Web Store to Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can get extensions verified by Microsoft for Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store. You can also get extensions for Microsoft Edge from other stores like the Chrome Web Store. Microsoft does not verify extensions installed from third-party stores. You can turn on or off allowing extensions from other stores in Microsoft Edge on demand. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Automatic Sign in on Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Automatic Sign in on Microsoft Edge in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, if you're not signed in currently on Microsoft Edge, Microsoft will automatically sign you in by using your sign in info from other Microsoft sites like Outlook. You can turn on or off "Automatic sign in on Microsoft Edge" for your account in Microsoft Edge settings. You can use the WebToBrowserSignInEnabled Edge policy to allow users to sign in to the same account in Microsoft Edge when a user signs in to a Microsoft website. If this policy is enabled or not configured, users are able to get sign in CTA or seamless sign in experience (if SeamlessWebToBrowserSignInEnabled is...
Browsers and Mail
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Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows 11

Accessibility Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off hide pointer while typing for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows hides the mouse pointer by default while typing to ensure the pointer doesn't block your view of the text you're typing. The Hide pointer while typing setting and others are saved together in the UserPreferencesMask binary value in the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop location for the current user. It is up to the app to honor this Hide pointer while typing setting, so this setting may not be supported by all apps. Option One: Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Hide Pointer While Typing in Control Panel Turn On or Off Hide Pointer...
Accessibility
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See List of Available Restore Points in Windows 11

Backup and Restore See List of Available Restore Points in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see a list of all available restore points in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time. System Restore monitors system changes and saves the system state as a restore point. If a system problem develops as a result of a system change, the user can return the system to a previous state using the data from a restore point. Restore points are created to let users select a previous system state. Each restore point contains the required information to restore the system to the selected state. Restore points are created...
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Add or Remove Settings Home page in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Settings Home page in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Home page in Settings for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introduced a new homepage in Settings that offers you a dynamic and personalized experience. It provides an overview of your device, quick access to key settings, and helps manage your Microsoft account. Microsoft created interactive cards that represent various device and account related settings, grouped by commonly accessed functions. Each card is optimized to offer the most relevant information and controls at your fingertips. In this release, you’ll see up to seven cards, with more coming soon. Here’s an overview of each card: Recommended settings...
Personalization
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Change Position of On-screen Indicators in Windows 11

System Change Position of On-screen Indicators in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the position of where hardware indicators appear on-screen by default for your account in Windows 11. When you change the brightness, volume, airplane mode, or virtual desktops from keyboard actions, you will see a on-screen indicator of that action at the bottom center position by default. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Microsoft is adding the option to move the hardware indicators for brightness, volume, airplane mode, and virtual desktops to different positions on your screen. Microsoft will support the current bottom position and new top left and top center positions on your screen. If you don't have this feature available in the builds above yet and would like to try...
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Install or Uninstall Microsoft Edge Game Assist Game Bar Widget in Windows 11

Gaming Install or Uninstall Microsoft Edge Game Assist Game Bar Widget in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the Microsoft Edge Game Assist widget for the Game Bar for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft Edge Game Assist is available to everyone on Windows 11. Only available with Microsoft Edge, Game Assist is here to help keep you in the game, unlocking a smarter way to game and browse. Game Assist is a special version of Microsoft Edge that’s optimized for PC gaming and can appear on top of your game in Game Bar. It’s game-aware and will suggest tips and guides for what you’re playing. It also shares the same browser data with Edge on your PC so the information you care about is always accessible while you play—including your favorites, history, cookies, form fills, and more. This...
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Add or Remove Compatibility tab in App Properties in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove Compatibility tab in App Properties in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a program shortcut or executable file and click/tap on Properties to see a Compatibility tab. The Compatibility tab displays a list of settings that can be selected and applied to the app to resolve the most common issues affecting legacy applications. You can use compatibility mode to run the program using settings from an earlier version of Windows. You can try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked with) a specific version of Windows. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties. Option One...
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Create GIF with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

Apps Create GIF with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to export (save) a screen recording as a GIF with the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. Starting with the Snipping Tool app version 11.2505.21.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments. Reference: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/06/19/gif-export-in-snipping-tool-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/ Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app from the Start Menu, or press the Win + Shift + Skeys. 2 Record a video of an area on your screen you want included in the GIF...
Apps
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Pin or Unpin Extensions on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Pin or Unpin Extensions on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to pin and unpin extension icons on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Extensions, or add-ons, are simple tools that customize your browser experience and offer you more control in Microsoft Edge. You can add extensions to Microsoft Edge from the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store by default whenever you want. If you like, you can also allow to add extensions to Microsoft Edge from other sources like the Chrome Web Store. You can pin (add) or unpin (remove) icons of installed extensions on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge without needing to turn off or uninstall the extension. Option One: Unpin Extension from Toolbar in Microsoft Edge Option Two: Pin or Unpin...
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Enable or Disable Require Sign-in on Wakeup in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Require Sign-in on Wakeup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to require sign-in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or Modern Standby for all users in Windows 11. To help secure your PC, Windows requires users to sign in on wakeup from sleep, hibernate, or resuming from Modern Standby (if supported) by default. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable require sign-in on wakeup. Option One: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Modern Standby using REG file Option Three: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Require Sign-in on Wakeup from Sleep or Hibernate using...
Accounts
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Repair Windows Search and Index in Windows 11

General Repair Windows Search and Index in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to repair the Search Engine feature for Windows Search and search indexing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Windows Search to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through  Microsoft Search.  Uninstalling and reinstalling the Search Engine feature can repair many issues with Windows Search and indexing. If the Search policy is missing in the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) locations below, then...
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