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Enable or Disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Quick Machine Recovery in Windows 11. Quick machine recovery is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected. Building on the foundation of Startup Repair, quick machine recovery uses a secure and connected Windows Recovery Environment to scan Windows Update for remediation options. This allows devices to be recovered without requiring manual intervention. There are two main settings of quick machine...
System
Change OneDrive Personal Vault Auto Lock After Time in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the inactivity timeout for when your Personal Value automatically locks 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.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...
Apps
Sync Any Folder to OneDrive in Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to sync any folder to OneDrive 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. By default, you can choose folders in your OneDrive folder...
Apps
Upload and Attach Images and Files in Post at ElevenForum.com
This tutorial will show you how to upload and attach a image or file into your post here at ElevenForum.com. There is a 2 MB maximum file size limit that you can upload and attach to the forum. Option One: Insert Image into Post Option Two: Attach File into Post Option Three: Attach Image into Post Option Four: Insert Multiple Images into Post Option Five: Change Size of Image in Post Option Six: Change Alignment of Image in Post Insert Image into Post 1 Place the cursor where you want to insert the image at in the post editor. (see screenshot below step 2) 2 Click/tap on the Insert image (Ctrl+P) button on the toolbar of the post editor. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshots below)...
Site Usage
Add or Remove "Photos" Context Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Photos" and "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. The Edit...
Apps
Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu in Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Ask Copilot" context menu item for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Copilot app version 1.25044.93.0, "Ask Copilot" is added to the context menu. The Ask Copilot context menu item is available when you right click or shift + right click on one or more PDF, image, or text files. When you click on the "Ask Copilot" context menu item, it will open the Copilot app with the file(s) uploaded (copied) to Copilot so you can chat and ask about the file(s) with Copilot. If you don't want this Ask Copilot item in the context menu, it can be removed without having to uninstall the Copilot app. Option One: Add or Remove "Ask Copilot" Context Menu for...
Personalization
Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options (Shift+F10) at the bottom you have to click on to see all available options. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/finding-items-in-the-file-explorer-context-menu-2c458eb5-d27a-4b69-9301-60df221caaa0 If you use the context menu a lot, then you will most likely find having to click on Show more options annoying anytime you need more options. Pressing the Shift + F10 keys while having something selected will open the "Show more options"...
Personalization
Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. Known Windows Folders which are available by default in the navigation pane are no longer displayed as a "Folders" group under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC’s drives. If you like, you can add the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) back under "Folders" in File...
Personalization
Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle) to enable S3 support on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for flexibility in component selection...
System
Compress or Uncompress Files and Folders in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to compress or uncompress a file or folder with NTFS Compression in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The NTFS file system volumes support file compression on an individual file basis. The file compression algorithm used by the NTFS file system is Lempel-Ziv compression. This is a lossless compression algorithm, which means that no data is lost when compressing and decompressing the file, as opposed to lossy compression algorithms such as JPEG, where some data is lost each time data compression and decompression occur. Data compression reduces the size of a file by minimizing redundant data. In a text file, redundant data can be frequently occurring characters, such as the space character, or common vowels...
General
Change URL Copy and Paste Format in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to change the default URL copy and paste format in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge has an improved way to copy and paste paste web URLs from the address bar into your content. This feature copies and pastes a URL as a hyperlinked title (link) by default instead of as a web address (plain text). Rather than have the default paste result in a hyperlinked title, you can change the default so that Ctrl+V pastes a web address instead and offers a linked title as the alternative in the context sub-menu. Some apps may override the enhanced copy and paste feature and allow pasting only the web address or will paste using their own formatting. When you paste into an...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove Exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove exclusions for Microsoft Defender Antivirus for Windows Security in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Security is built-in to Windows 11 and includes an antivirus program called Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Your device will be actively protected from the moment you start Windows 11. Windows Security continually scans for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats. In addition to this real-time protection, updates are downloaded automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats. If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Security has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Security from alerting you or blocking the...
Privacy and Security

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