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Change Folder Order in File Explorer Gallery Collection drop menu in Windows 11

General Change Folder Order in File Explorer Gallery Collection drop menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the order of folders in the File Explorer Gallery collection drop menu for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up. Your Gallery collection is shared between Gallery in File Explorer, Pictures library, and the Photos app. You can manage your Gallery by adding or removing folders from...
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Turn On or Off Sticky Keys in Windows 11

Accessibility Turn On or Off Sticky Keys in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Sticky Keys and adjust its settings for your account in Windows 11. When Sticky Keys is turned on, you can press a modifier key (SHIFT, CTRL, or ALT) and then another key in sequence rather than at the same time, to enter shifted (modified) characters and other key combinations. Pressing a modifier key once latches the key down until the user presses a non-modifier key or clicks a mouse button. Pressing a modifier key twice locks the key until the user presses the key a third time. References: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winuser/ns-winuser-stickykeys...
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Enable or Disable Task Scheduler History in Windows 11

General Enable or Disable Task Scheduler History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable all tasks history in Task Scheduler in Windows 10 and Window 11. The Task Scheduler service allows you to perform automated tasks on a chosen computer. With this service, you can schedule any program to run at a convenient time for you or when a specific event occurs. The Task Scheduler monitors the time or event criteria that you choose and then executes the task when those criteria are met. Task Scheduler will show you the "Last Run Time" for tasks, but tasks history is disabled by default. If needed, you can enable all tasks history to start seeing in Task Scheduler, and log in Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) at the location below: Event Viewer (Local) > Applications and Services...
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ZIP (compress) Files and Folders in Windows 11

General ZIP (compress) Files and Folders in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to ZIP files in Windows 11. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of files. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, you can now compress files and folders to a ZIP, 7z, or TAR file. Starting with Windows 11 version Build 26040 (Canary), build 26052.1100 (Dev), build 22635.3640 (Beta), and build 26100.712 (RP), Microsoft is adding a new compression wizard that lets you choose even more formats and specify even...
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Export Favorites to HTML file from Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Export Favorites to HTML file from Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to back up your favorites in Microsoft Edge by exporting them to a HTML file in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Edge allows you to easily export all of your favorites to a HTML file as a backup that can also be used to import your favorites into any web browser. Reference...
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Enable or Disable Smart Actions on Context Menus in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Smart Actions on Context Menus in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing smart actions like "Define" on full context menus for selected words in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Smart actions are actions like "define" which are available in full and mini context menus in Microsoft Edge. EXAMPLE: Smart actions on context menus for a selected word in Microsoft Edge Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Click/tap on the Setting and...
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Change Theme in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Change Theme in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to change the theme in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can personalize Microsoft Edge with themes that change the look and feel of your browser and the new tab page to create beautiful and immersive visual experiences. Apply different themes to each profile to help you easily separate home, school, or work. To add a splash of color to your tabs, address bar, and other parts of the browser...
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Change Theme to Light or Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Change Theme to Light or Dark Mode in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to change the theme to a light mode, dark mode, or use system default in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can change the overall appearance in Microsoft Edge to a light, dark, or system default theme that applies to new tabs, pages, dialogs, and other menus. The dark theme changes the default bright background color in the new Microsoft Edge to a darker color, which is easier on the eyes in...
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Add or Remove Tab Actions Menu Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove Tab Actions Menu Button on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Tab actions menu" button on the toolbar of Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. When you click/tap on the Tab actions menu button on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge, you to Turn on vertical tabs, Search tabs, see Recently closed tabs (History), see Tabs from other devices, and Move all tabs to a new workspace from the menu. Option One: Remove Tab Actions Menu Button on Toolbar...
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Run Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Run Microsoft Defender Offline Scan in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to manually run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan of your PC in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Offline is an antimalware scanning tool that lets you boot and run a scan from a trusted environment. The scan runs from outside the normal Windows kernel so it can target malware that attempts to bypass the Windows shell, such as viruses and rootkits that infect or overwrite the master boot record (MBR). You can use Microsoft Defender Offline if you suspect a malware infection, or you want to confirm a thorough clean of the endpoint after a malware outbreak. You must be signed in as an administrator to run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan. Microsoft Defender Offline Scan log files are stored...
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Add or Remove "Open file location" and "Open folder location" context menu in Windows

Personalization Add or Remove "Open file location" and "Open folder location" context menu in Windows

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Open file location and Open folder location context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you right click or press and hold on a shortcut of a file or folder, a file or folder in search results, or a file or folder in a library in File Explorer, you can click/tap on the Open file location or Open folder location context menu item to open the source location of the file or folder with the file or folder selected. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Open file location and Open folder location context menu. This will not affect the Open file location context menu in the Start menu and taskbar jump lists. EXAMPLE: "Open file location" and...
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Add or Remove New Tab Menu on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove New Tab Menu on Toolbar in Microsoft Edge

The "New tab menu" drop menu referenced in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "New tab menu" drop menu on the toolbar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Starting with the latest Microsoft Edge builds in the Canary and Beta channels, Microsoft has added the New tab menu drop menu on the toolbar that allows you to quickly create a new tab group and view...
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