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Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
Enable or Disable OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off OneDrive Files On-Demand for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all...
Apps
Add Family Member to your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add someone as an organizer or member in your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. After creating a family group, explore Microsoft Family Safety features and benefits by adding family members. In Microsoft Family Safety, two separate roles distinguish individuals in a family group: organizer and member. Family organizers are the administrators of a family group. They can add...
Accounts
Disable Google Chrome asking to be Default Browser in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable the Google Chrome "Set as default" prompt asking to be the default browser for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Google Chrome will automatically check if it's the default browser each time you open it, and will prompt you to make it the default browser if it's not. If you find this as a nag, you can disable the "Set as default" prompt by Google Chrome to no longer see it without having to set Google Chrome as your default browser. Reference: https://chromeenterprise.google/policies/#DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled Disabling the "Set as default" prompt by Google Chrome will disable Google Chrome from checking if it's the default browser. This will also disable the...
Browsers and Mail
Apply Folder View to All Folders in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to apply view settings of a folder to all folders for your account in Windows 11. You can change the folder view settings in Windows 11 to what you want for each separate folder. View settings for a folder include the template, columns, column width, Group by, Sort by, and layout view. If you like, you can apply the view settings of a folder to all folders at once without needing to manually apply one by one. Here's How: 1 Specify a default template for all folders to be optimized for a General items (details view), Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos type you want for them. 2 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 3 Open a folder you want to apply its view settings to all folders. Be sure to close all...
General
Sign in to Website with Passkey in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to sign in to a website with a saved passkey in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about someone...
Accounts
Enable or Disable Don't Display Last Signed-in User on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable don't display last signed-in user on the sign-in screen in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The "Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in" security policy determines whether the sign-in screen will show the username of the last user signed in, or Other user requiring to enter both a user name and a sign in option (ex: PIN, password, face, fingerprint). When you disable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see your user name on the sign-in screen as normal by default. When you enable the Interactive logon: Don't display last signed-in security policy, you will see "Other user" on the sign-in screen at startup, when you sign out, and when you...
Accounts
Hear Audio on PC or Phone in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to choose whether audio output from your Android phone plays from your PC or your phone in the Phone Link app on Windows 11. The Phone Link app on your Windows PC let's you get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. Link your iPhone or Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC. When you open an audio player app from your phone within the Phone Link app on your PC, you can select to hear the audio output on your computer or mobile device (phone). Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-apps-from-your-android-device-on-your-pc-07d3d029-236e-e71f-3561-d40d7491d435 EXAMPLE: New "Hear...
Phone
View Passkeys for Apps and Websites in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view a list of all passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have...
Accounts
Remove Recommended Section from Start Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the Recommended section from the Start Menu for specific users or all users in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your recently added apps, recently opened items, and websites. Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.5025 (Beta 23H2) and build 26120.3380 (Beta/Dev 24H2), Microsoft is trying out a new change where we will recommend a snap group in the Recommended section of the Start menu based on two apps that are most likely to be snapped together. Option One: Remove Recommended Section from Start Menu for Current User Option Two: Remove Recommended Section from...
Personalization
Sign out of your Microsoft Account Everywhere
This tutorial will show you how to sign out of your Microsoft account everywhere all at once. If you think someone might have unauthorized access to your account, Microsoft can protect you by signing you out from all of your trusted devices. Within 24 hours, you will be signed out of browsers, apps and anywhere else your account is used to sign in, except an Xbox console. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-sign-out-of-your-microsoft-account-everywhere-58da4a74-a719-43a6-9dd0-74a7e613229f Here's How: 1 Go to the Advanced security options site at Microsoft for your Microsoft account, and sign in to your Microsoft account if not already. 2 Scroll down to the Sign out everywhere section, and...
Accounts
Add or Remove "Move to OneDrive" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the "OneDrive > Move to OneDrive" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. When you have...
Apps
Turn On or Off Volume and Vibrate Mode on Mobile Device from Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to toggle volume on or off and vibrate mode directly on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard. If supported by your Android phone, you can directly change the sounds and vibrations on your Android phone on demand using the settings below in the Phone Link app on your PC. Volume on = Sound is turned on and vibrate mode is turned off for the...
Phone

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