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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...
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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...
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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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Change Icon of Drive in Windows 11

Personalization Change Icon of Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a drive to any icon for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A drive icon is a graphical representation of a drive in File Explorer > This PC. Windows will use a default icon for a drive based on what type of drive it is, such as a network drive, mapped drive, USB drive, internal drive, external drive, DVD drive, Windows drive, etc... If you like, you can use your own custom icon for a drive instead of the default icon assigned to the drive by Windows. Option One: Change Icon of Drive for Current User in Registry Editor Option Two: Change Icon of Drive for All Users in Registry Editor Option Three: Change Icon of Drive using autorun.inf File EXAMPLE...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Sign in Account at Startup in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Automatically Sign in Account at Startup in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically sign in to a specific account at startup to boot directly to the desktop in Windows 11. By default at the startup of Windows 11, you need to dismiss the Lock screen, select the account you want to sign in to on the Sign-in screen, and sign in to the account using the selected sign-in option (ex: password, picture password, PIN (Windows Hello), facial recognition (Windows Hello), or fingerprint (Windows Hello). You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable automatically sign in to a specific account at startup. If you entered an incorrect password (not PIN) into netplwiz, you will get a The user name or password is incorrect. Try again. message at...
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Turn On or Off "Notify when apps request location" in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off "Notify when apps request location" in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Notify when apps request location" for your account in Windows 11. The setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Windows 11. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location. Starting with Windows 11 build 25977 (Canary), Microsoft added a toggle to turn on or off "Notify when apps request location" to...
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Enable or Disable Extension Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Extension Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable extension developer mode in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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. Developer Mode in Microsoft Edge allows developers to load and test extensions without publishing them to the Edge Add-ons store. It enables features like loading unpacked extensions, debugging, and updating extensions during development. Microsoft strongly recommends turning off developer mode in Microsoft Edge when not needed for the following reasons: Extensions not verified or certified by Microsoft can be side loaded through developer mode and hence...
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Reset Recall in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Reset Recall in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to reset Recall to default for your account on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. Recall utilizes Windows AI Foundry to help you find anything you've seen on your PC. Search using any clues you remember or use the timeline to scroll through your past activity, including apps, documents, and websites. Once you've found what you're looking for, you can quickly jump back to the content seen in the snapshot by selecting the relaunch button below the screenshot. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4770 (24H2), Microsoft is adding the ability to reset Recall and all its data. When you reset Recall, it deletes all of your snapshots and resets all your settings for Recall. A reset won’t delete snapshots you’ve...
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Turn On or Off Show All Pins on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Turn On or Off Show All Pins on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show all pins on the Start menu for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. Sections within Start are also responsive so you can see more or less of your Pinned and Recommended sections. Have only a few pins? The Pinned section will shrink down to a single row and other sections will slide up. If you have a lot of pinned apps on your Start menu, they will not all show by default on the Start menu. You can select to "Show all" or "Show less" of your pinned apps on the Start menu on demand. Option One: Show More or Less Pinned Apps on Start on Demand Option Two: Turn On or Off "Show all pins by default" on Start...
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Hide or Show Most Used apps list on Start Menu in Windows 11

Personalization Hide or Show Most Used apps list on Start Menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the Most used list on the Start menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The All apps section on the Start menu shows all your installed apps in either a Category, Grid, or List view. With All now on the top-level, apps are easily accessible without having to navigate to a secondary page. The new default Category view automatically groups your apps by category for quick access to your most used categories and apps. So, if your most used apps are Outlook and Solitaire, you can expect those apps to bubble up to the top in their respective categories. Categories are formed when there are...
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Enable or Disable Extensions in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11

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

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable installed extensions for all or specific sites 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 turn on or off specific installed extensions for all sites as needed in Microsoft Edge without needing to remove the extension. Starting with Microsoft Edge Canary builds, you can turn on or off all installed extensions for specific sites. When you turn on an installed extension, the extension's icon will be added to the toolbar next to the address bar by default. When you turn off an installed extension, the extension's icon will be...
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