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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 type hiberfil.sys default size Supports 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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Enable or Disable Resume from Android Mobile Device on Windows 11 PC

Phone Enable or Disable Resume from Android Mobile Device on Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Resume feature for Android mobile devices (phone) linked to your account on a 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. Resume allows you to continue tasks and other app activities from linked mobile devices on your PC. Cross-device resume requirements: Allow this PC to access your mobile devices turned on in your PC settings. Link your Android phone to...
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Check if Drive is Removable in Windows 11

Devices Check if Drive is Removable in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to check if a drive is considered removable in Windows 11. A removable drive is a type of data storage media (ex: USB) that is easily inserted (connected) and removed from the computer. They can be used as portable devices. Option One: Check if Drive is Removable in Disk Management Option Two: Check if Drive is Removable in Task Manager Option Three: Check if Drive is Removable in Settings Option Four: Check if Drive is Removable using "Get-Volume" Command Option Five: Check if Drive is Removable using "Get-WmiObject" Command Check if Drive is Removable in Disk Management 1 Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc). 2 On the left side of the bottom view, Removable will be listed under any...
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Enable or Disable Changing Desktop Background in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Changing Desktop Background in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable changing the desktop background for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change your desktop background in Windows 11 to be a picture, solid color, a slideshow, or Windows Spotlight image. You can disable changing the desktop background to prevent unwanted changes to the desktop background. You must be signed in as and administrator to enable or disable changing the desktop background. Option One: Enable or Disable Changing Desktop Background for All or Specific Users in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Enable or Disable Changing Desktop Background for All Users using REG file EXAMPLE: Desktop background settings disabled in Windows 11 Enable...
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Open Braille Viewer in Narrator in Windows 11

Accessibility Open Braille Viewer in Narrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open and use the Braille viewer in Narrator 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. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Narrator now includes Braille viewer that allows you to see on-screen textual and Braille representation of the output shown on a refreshable Braille display. Contents of this Braille viewer window are updated as you continue to use Narrator...
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Find Direct3D DDI version and Feature Levels in Windows 11

Devices Find Direct3D DDI version and Feature Levels in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to find the Direct3D DDI version and feature levels supported by your GPU in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DirectX 12 introduces the next version of Direct3D—the 3D graphics API at the heart of DirectX. Direct3D 12 is faster and more efficient than any previous version. Direct3D 12 enables richer scenes, more objects, more complex effects, and full utilization of modern GPU hardware. To handle the diversity of video cards in new and existing machines, Microsoft Direct3D 11 introduces the concept of feature levels. Each video card implements a certain level of Microsoft DirectX (DX) functionality depending on the graphics processing units (GPUs) installed. Using feature levels, a developer can develop an...
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Enable or Disable Braille Support for Narrator in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Braille Support for Narrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off braille display support for Narrator 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 supports braille displays from several manufacturers that use a USB or serial port. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Narrator now includes Braille viewer that allows you to see on-screen textual and Braille representation of the output shown...
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Install or Uninstall Braille Support for Narrator in Windows 11

Accessibility Install or Uninstall Braille Support for Narrator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall braille support for Narrator for all users 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 supports braille displays from several manufacturers that use a USB or serial port. Starting with Windows 11 build 262100.6725 (24H2), Narrator now includes Braille viewer that allows you to see on-screen textual and Braille representation of the output shown on a...
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Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Windows 11

Accessibility Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the touch indicator for your account in Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can turn on or off the touch indicator to show a circle on the screen for visual feedback when you touch the screen. If you turn on the touch indicator, you can make the circle darker and larger to see better if needed. Option One: Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Control...
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