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Turn On or Off Device Encryption in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Device Encryption in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off device encryption on a Windows 11 PC. 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 editions...
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Clear Camera Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Camera Last Accessed History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear the camera last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. If your device comes with a camera light, the light will turn on when the camera (webcam) is in use. If your system doesn’t have a camera light, you’ll get a notification to let you know when the camera (webcam) turns on or off. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Camera to see which apps are currently using your camera or have recently or previously accessed your camera. If an app had accessed your camera, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when. If wanted, you can clear the camera last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and desktop apps. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. By default, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects your device by checking web content that Microsoft Store apps use. You can turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11. On = Warns users that the sites and downloads used by Microsoft Store apps are potentially dangerous but allows the action to continue. Off = Turns off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, so a user isn't alerted or stopped from...
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Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to clear the microphone last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. When your microphone is in use, a microphone icon will be displayed in the notification area of the taskbar. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone to see which apps are currently using your microphone or have recently or previously accessed your microphone. If an app had accessed your microphone, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857 If wanted, you can clear the microphone last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and...
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Enable TPM on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC

Privacy and Security Enable TPM on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC

This tutorial will show you how to enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, so you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 by then to keep current. One of Windows 11 system requirements is Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher. Devices made with Windows 11 support will have TPM enabled by default, but older Windows 10 devices may have an older TPM than TPM 2.0, TPM disabled by default, or does not have a TPM at all. You will need to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC if available to meet Windows 11 system requirements before being able to upgrade or install Windows 11 on your device. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to...
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Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account

Privacy and Security Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account

This tutorial will show you how to clear all your Copilot app activity history data for your Microsoft account. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Activity history is a record of the things you type in Copilot and the AI-assisted responses you receive. From the privacy dashboard, you can clear your Copilot activity history only for Copilot experiences that rely on Bing. For example, Microsoft Copilot (previously named Bing Chat) and Copilot in Windows. This activity history includes your chats and the things you type while visiting copilot.com, the Copilot app, and the AI-assisted responses you receive. References...
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Enable or Disable Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable saving Recall snapshots for your account or all users in Windows 11 on Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. If you opt in to the feature, then as you...
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Enable or Disable Show Notifications in Settings app in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Show Notifications in Settings app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing notifications in the Settings app for your account in Windows 11. When 'Show me notifications is the Settings app" is turned off, required notifications are still shown. Option One: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app using REG file Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Settings app in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Recommendations & offers under "Windows permissions" on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open "Recommendations & offers" settings 3 Turn On (default) or Off Show notifications in Settings...
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Enable or Disable Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Local Security Authority (LSA) Protection in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Local Security Authority (LSA) protection for all users in Windows 11. Core isolation is a security feature of Microsoft Windows that protects important core processes of Windows from malicious software by isolating them in memory. It does this by running those core processes in a virtualized environment. Windows 11, version 22H2 supports additional protection for the Local Security Authority (LSA) process to prevent code injection that could compromise credentials. Windows has several critical processes to verify a user’s identity. The LSA is one of those processes, responsible for authenticating users and verifying Windows logins. It is responsible for handling user credentials...
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Exclude a Website from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Exclude a Website from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove websites to filter out of your Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. You're always in control of what's saved as a...
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Exclude an App from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Exclude an App from Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove apps to filter out of your Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. You're always in control of what's saved as a snapshot...
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Pause or Resume Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Pause or Resume Recall Snapshots in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to pause temporarily or resume Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. Recall is an experience exclusive to Copilot+ PCs that will help you easily find and remember things you've seen using natural language. To help provide you with that "photographic" memory, you can opt in to saving snapshots of your screen periodically. You can quickly search your snapshots to find things on your Copilot+ PC. For example, you can search for content you've seen in apps, websites, images, and documents. Recall doesn't record audio or save continuous video. It also doesn’t save game video when Game Mode is active on platforms that support it. You're always in control of what's saved as a snapshot. You can...
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