This tutorial will show you how to find answers to commonly asked questions about your PC and Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), build 22631.5413 (23H2), and build 27881.1000 (Canary), Microsoft added a new FAQs section under Settings > System > About to help find answers to commonly asked questions about your PC and Windows 11. It covers topics like system setup, performance, and compatibility – all in one place.
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (WIn+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on About on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open About settings
3 Under the Frequently Asked Questions section, you can expand available commonly asked questions to see the answers. (see...
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to use an ISO or USB to manually upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 11 (older build/version), Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7.
Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.
Most devices available for purchase now will be upgradeable to Windows 11. You will have the option to upgrade, clean install, or reimage Windows 10 devices to move to Windows 11. For Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 devices that meet hardware requirements, you will need to clean install or reimage to go...
This tutorial will show you how to change the hover delay time to show taskbar thumbnail previews for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The setting in this tutorial no longer works starting with at least Windows 11 version 24H2.
The taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of your desktop in Windows 11 that shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store icons aligned to the center by default. The taskbar corner includes the notification area icons, Quick Settings (Win+A), and Notification Center (Win+N) with the clock and calendar.
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Startup App Notification for your account in Windows 11.
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Option One: Turn On or Off Startup App Notification in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Startup App Notification using REG file
EXAMPLE: Startup App Notification
Turn On or Off Startup App Notification in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Notifications on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Notifications settings
3 Turn On or Off (default) Startup App Notification for...
This tutorial will show you how to use Generative Fill in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC.
The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2410.28.0 and higher, Microsoft introduced Generative Fill.
Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities.
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Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the Widgets board...
This tutorial will show you how to use the object select tool in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC.
The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2504.451.0, Microsoft has added object select, a smart selection tool that uses AI to help you isolate and edit individual elements in your image.
Reference:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/05/22/paint-snipping-tool-and-notepad-updates-with-new-features-begin-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/...
This tutorial will show you how to use the color picker feature in the Snipping Tool app to see and copy a color code on your screen in Windows 11.
The Snipping Tool app allows you to quickly take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share.
Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2504.38.0, Microsoft has added the ability to capture more information on your screen through the introduction of Color Picker. Color picker allows you to inspect or select a color code on your screen with the HEX, RGB or HSL values. Color picker is great for designers, developers, and anyone who might need to quickly match a color you see on your screen as part of...
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Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2504.38.0, Microsoft is introducing the Perfect Screenshot feature. Perfect screenshot is a new AI-powered feature in Snipping Tool that allows you to precisely capture content on your screen without the need to crop or resize it post-capture on your Copilot+ PC. To get started, invoke the Snipping Tool capture toolbar from within the app or by using the Print Screen keyboard shortcut. Select the...
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