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Cast Android Phone Mobile Device Screen to Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to cast (mirror or project) the phone screen from your Android mobile device to your Windows 11 PC. If you’re working on a Windows PC and want the apps and content from another device to show on your PC screen, you’ll want to consider mirroring that device‘s screen or projecting it to your PC. The Wireless Display app allows other devices to wirelessly project to this PC's screen, and use its keyboard, mouse, and other devices too. When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices. Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your...
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Analyze and Clean Up Component Store (WinSxS folder) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to analyze and clean up the component store (WinSxS folder) to reduce its size in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The WinSxS folder is located in the Windows folder, for example C:\Windows\WinSxS. It’s the location for Windows Component Store files. The Windows Component Store is used to support the functions needed for the customization and updating of Windows. Here are some examples of how the Windows Component Store files are used: Using Windows Update to install new component versions. This keeps systems secure and up-to-date. Enabling or disabling Windows features. Adding roles or features using Server Manager. Moving systems between different Windows Editions. System recovery from corruption or boot...
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Enable or Disable Remote Lock Windows 11 PC from Android Mobile Devices
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off remotely lock PC from a Android phone mobile device for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC, you can seamlessly transfer (share) content between your PC and mobile devices. The Link to Windows app version 1.25071.155 or higher on your Android phone includes a refreshed experience. This update brings a modernized design, smarter onboarding, and new ways to access content and remotely control your PC including the ability to lock your PC from your Android phone when connected. Requirements to try out the new refreshed Link to Windows experience...
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Check Device Encryption Support in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check if your PC supports using Device Encryption in Windows 11. Device encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings. When you first sign in or set up a device with a Microsoft account, or work or school account, Device Encryption is turned on and a recovery key is attached to that account. If you're using a local account, Device Encryption isn't turned on automatically. Unlike BitLocker Drive Encryption, which is available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education...
Privacy and Security
Turn On or Off Cross-device Copy and Paste for Android Mobile Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off cross-device copy and paste in the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can copy and paste or drag and drop content between your Android device and your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Cross-device copy and paste is supported on Surface Duo and Android devices that are running One UI version 2.1 or above. On your Android device, go to Settings > About > Software Information. A few examples of devices with this version are: Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip...
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Pair Android Phone via Bluetooth with Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to pair an Android phone via Bluetooth with a Windows 11 PC. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth–enabled devices located nearby each other. You can pair all kinds of Bluetooth devices with your PC—including keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, and a whole lot more. Once you have paired a device (ex: phone) with Windows 11, it will automatically connect when within range and have Bluetooth turned on. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.1906, Microsoft added the ability to join Bluetooth Personal Area networks under the Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices. This option will appear for paired devices like Phones that are sharing...
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Share Copilot Pages
This tutorial will show you how to share a link of your Copilot Pages on Web and app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Copilot Pages is a distinct experience from Microsoft Copilot chat designed to help you write or iterate ideas with Copilot’s help. Pages is ideal for planning, writing, organizing thoughts, outlining, or brainstorming. You...
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Delete Copilot Pages
This tutorial will show you how to delete your Copilot Pages on Web and app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Copilot Pages is a distinct experience from Microsoft Copilot chat designed to help you write or iterate ideas with Copilot’s help. Pages is ideal for planning, writing, organizing thoughts, outlining, or brainstorming. If you no...
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View Copilot Pages
This tutorial will show you how to view your Copilot Pages on Web and app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Copilot Pages is a distinct experience from Microsoft Copilot chat designed to help you write or iterate ideas with Copilot’s help. Pages is ideal for planning, writing, organizing thoughts, outlining, or brainstorming. References...
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Create New Page in Copilot
This tutorial will show you how to create and edit a new page in Copilot on the web and app in Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. Copilot Pages is a distinct experience from Microsoft Copilot chat designed to help you write or iterate ideas with Copilot’s help. Pages is ideal for planning, writing, organizing thoughts, outlining, or...
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View Copilot Chats
This tutorial will show you how to view your Copilot chats on Edge, Web, and Windows 11. The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines. Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features. If you are signed in, Copilot will remember past conversations, let you access them, and pick up where you left off. Copilot retains the last 18 months of interactions in your conversation history. References...
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Export or Share Copilot Conversations
This tutorial will show you how to export or share your Copilot conversations in Edge, Web, Windows 11, and Windows 10. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Your Copilot activity history includes your interactions with Copilot. This activity history includes the things you type in Copilot while visiting copilot.microsoft.com, the Copilot app on Windows 10 and...
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