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Add or Remove Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites Option Three: Manually...
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Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from external media, such as a USB stick. Advanced startup enables you to perform these actions: Start recovery (aka: Windows RE or WinRE), troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools. Boot from a disk (ex: USB or DVD) or device (UEFI only) Access the PC's UEFI firmware Restore Windows from a system image Choose default operating system to boot to on PC if multiple operating systems are installed WinRE tools: Automatic repair and other troubleshooting tools...
System
Enable or Disable OneDrive Personal Vault
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access. Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device. Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it. Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get at your files...
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Share Files to Android Mobile Device from Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to share files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device using Windows Share. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you can seamlessly share files between your PC and mobile device when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app. 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. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249 (23H2) and build 26100.1882 (24H2), Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249, the search box...
Phone
View Display Information in Windows 11
Windows 11 makes is easy to view display information about your built-in display or connected monitor(s). This tutorial will show you how to view information about displays in Windows 11. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Display on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Display settings 3 Click/tap on Advanced display. (see screenshot below) 4 If you have more than one display, select the display you want to apply this to in the drop menu. (see screenshot below step 5) 5 You will now see the available Display information below for the selected display. (see screenshots below) Display Information Description Desktop mode Shows screen resolution and...
System
Turn On or Off Always Show Scrollbars in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Microsoft Edge will always show scrollbars by default while browsing sites. If you turn off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge, the scrollbar will only faintly show while scrolling, and only fully show while hovering on the scrollbar. EXAMPLE: "Always show scrollbars" turned on and off in...
Browsers and Mail
Disable Ads in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of Windows 11. Some people may find these ads helpful, while others may find them annoying. Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience Option Seven: Disable...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) in Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "UserChoice Protection Driver" (UCPD) service for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has quietly introduced the UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) service that is enabled and running by default to block third-party apps access to UserChoice registry keys to prevent changing default apps choices set by users. UCPD will still allows access, but only if the process is signed by Microsoft and not on the deny list. This means third-party programs will be blocked from making changes to default apps. The deny list includes Windows tools (ex: regedit.exe, reg.exe, or powershell.exe) to prevent third-party app developers from using them as workaround to make changes to...
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Enable or Disable Add Profile in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to add a new profile in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Profiles in Microsoft Edge allow you to separate your browsing data into independent profiles. Data associated with one profile is separate from data associated with other profiles. Your personal favorites and history, for example, aren't synchronized with your work account if you set each up in different profiles. However, users can easily switch between existing profiles in Microsoft Edge without the need for passwords. If users have access to the same device, users may create another profile on the same version of Microsoft Edge without the permission of the current profile owner...
Browsers and Mail
Add Empty Recycle Bin to Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If you like, you can add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu when you right click on the desktop, and right click on the background of a folder or drive opened in File Explorer. This can make it easier to empty your recycle bin from these locations without having to switch to the desktop and right click or open the Recycle Bin. You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the "Empty...
Personalization
Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files. The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Show Gallery Tile Attributes in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing file duplication and cloud storage labels on gallery tiles in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. By default, the Photos app will show file duplication and cloud storage (ex: OneDrive) labels on gallery tiles, but you can turn off "Show gallery tile attributes" if you don't want them to show. EXAMPLE: Photos app gallery tile attributes Here's How: 1 Open the Photos app. 2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear)...
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