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Refresh Copilot on Web, Windows 11, Windows 10, and Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to refresh Copilot to start a new conversation in Windows 11, Windows 10, Microsoft Edge, and on the web. Windows is the first PC platform to provide centralized AI assistance to you. Together with Microsoft Copilot (formerly Bing Chat), Copilot in Windows helps you get answers and inspirations from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. Do more with Copilot in Windows. Copilot is designed to enhance your productivity by leveraging the power of AI. To access the full capabilities of Copilot, you are required to sign into the Copilot app using your Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra Account (work or school account). You can refresh Copilot on...
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Change Storage Location of Offline Maps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the storage location of offline maps in Windows 11. Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 11 gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops. You can download maps, and use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you are offline. By default, Windows will automatically update maps when plugged in and not on a metered connection. Offline maps are stored in the hidden C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\MapData folder by default. You can change the storage location of offline maps if wanted. If you select a different drive as the new storage location, all new and current downloaded offline maps will...
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Turn On or Off Automatically Save Session State for Notepad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notepad automatically saving the session state to open and continue where you left off for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with the Notepad version 11.2307.22.0 update, Notepad will start automatically saving your session state allowing you to close Notepad without any interrupting dialogs and then pick up where you left off when you return. Notepad will automatically restore previously open tabs as well as unsaved content and edits across those open tabs. Saved session state does not impact any of your files, though, and it is still your choice whether to...
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Choose which OneDrive Folders to Sync in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer 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. If you don't want to sync all of...
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Delete App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. You can delete the app resource usage history to clear it and start over for the next last 30 days of app history. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager...
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View App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap on App history in the left pane of Task Manager to see the app resource usage history since the...
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Enable or Disable OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the OneDrive feature for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can 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...
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Add or Remove "Edit with Photos" Context Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit with Photos" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. Starting with the Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11080.30001.0, you can now quickly edit an image in File Explorer or on the desktop, by right-clicking on the image and select Edit with Photos. This will open the Photo Editor where you can crop, rotate, or mark up the image, as well as applying adjustments and AI-powered edits. If you don't want this...
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Change Files to Open in New Tab or New Window in Notepad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set files to open in a new tab or new window in Notepad by default for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Support for multiple tabs in Notepad is available starting with version 11.2212.33.0. You will be able to create, manage, and organize multiple files in a single Notepad window. You can also continue to work with files across multiple windows by dragging a tab out into its own window, and a new app setting lets you customize whether files open in new tabs or a new window by default. Reference...
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Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can 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...
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Uninstall or Reinstall Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search and just describe how you remember...
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Upscale and Enhance Images with Super Resolution in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enhance and enlarge images with Super Resolution in Photos app on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. Starting with Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11100.17007.0, Microsoft brings a preview of super resolution to Windows Insiders on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs. Super resolution uses AI to enhance and enlarge images up to 8x the original image size. Super resolution is perfect for improving low-quality photos, preparing photos for large prints or displays, and tight...
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