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Add Disk Cleanup to Context Menu of Drives in Windows 11

System Add Disk Cleanup to Context Menu of Drives in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add Cleanup to the context menu of drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. You can add Cleanup to the context menu of drives that will open Disk Cleanup to reduce the number of unnecessary files on the selected disk to free up disk space. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Cleanup context menu, all users will be able to use the context menu. EXAMPLE: Disk...
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Copy as Table from Captured Screenshot Image with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

Apps Copy as Table from Captured Screenshot Image with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to "Copy as table" from a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2409.22.0) for Windows Insiders in the Canary. Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft is adding a new option for “Copy as table”. You can use “Copy as table” to easily copy and paste structured table data into an email, document, or spreadsheet. Please note: the current implementation of the feature works best when your screenshot only includes one table. EXAMPLE: Snipping Tool showing copy as table option with text pasted into Microsoft Excel Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app, and take a screenshot of the image area you want to copy a table from...
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Sign in or Sign out of Manage Mobile Devices in Windows 11

Phone Sign in or Sign out of Manage Mobile Devices in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account in Windows 11. If you turn on Allow this PC to access your mobile devices, you will be able to link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device. It is required to sign in to Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account before you are able to link (add) and manage your mobile devices from your PC. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, you can now sign out of Manage Mobile Devices if you wanted to stop using Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account on the PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2) and...
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Enable or Disable Get Latest Updates as soon as available in Windows 11

Windows Update Enable or Disable Get Latest Updates as soon as available in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1635, Microsoft added a new "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" toggle under Settings > Windows Update. When you turn it on, Microsoft will prioritize your device to get the latest non-security updates and enhancements when they are available for your device. Some of these updates may also be available in Optional updates to manually install if not available to automatically download and install from Windows Update. References...
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Add or Remove Quick Settings in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Quick Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Quick Settings for your account in Windows 11. Quick Settings gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, the Keyboard Layout section has been removed from Quick Settings. You can no longer add and remove Quick Settings in Windows 11 version 24H2. Starting with Windows 11 build 25967...
Personalization
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Enable or Disable Remember Recent Media in Media Player app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Remember Recent Media in Media Player app in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable remember recent media in the Media Play app for your account in Windows 11. The built-in Media Player app in Windows 11 is designed to make listening to and watching your multimedia content more enjoyable. At the heart of Media Player is a full-featured music library that allows you to quickly browse and play music, as well as create and manage playlists. All your content in the music and video folders on your PC will appear automatically in your library. By default, Media Player will show all recently played media on the Home page under Recent media to make it easier to access or play again. Starting with Media Player version 11.2409.11.0 in the Windows 11 Insider Canary and Dev...
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Remove "System requirements not met" message on Desktop and Settings in Windows 11

General Remove "System requirements not met" message on Desktop and Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to remove the "System requirements not met" watermark on the desktop and message in Settings for your account or all users in Windows 11. When Windows 11 is installed on a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements, Windows will notify you using a watermark on your Windows 11 desktop. You might also see a notification in Settings to let you know the requirements are not met. If you're experiencing issues after upgrading to Windows 11 and your device does not meet the minimum system requirements, we recommend you go back to Windows 10. This option is only available for 10 days following your upgrade, after which time the files needed to perform this function will be removed to free up disk...
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Turn On or Off Fade Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Turn On or Off Fade Sleeping Tabs in Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off fade inactive tabs in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. The sleeping tabs feature in Microsoft Edge makes background tabs sleep after two hours of inactivity by default in order to free up resources for active tabs, new tabs, and other applications on your device. Sleeping tabs will fade to indicate...
Browsers and Mail
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Turn On or Off Resource Controls for how much RAM can be used by Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Turn On or Off Resource Controls for how much RAM can be used by Microsoft Edge

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off resource controls to control how much system RAM (memory) Microsoft Edge can use for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way. Resource controls in Edge allow you to manage the memory consumption of your browser to improve overall device performance. When this is on, you can control how much RAM (memory) Microsoft...
Browsers and Mail
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Create Shortcut of Hyper-V Virtual Machine in Windows 11

Virtualization Create Shortcut of Hyper-V Virtual Machine in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a shortcut of a Hyper-V virtual machine in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hyper-V enables running virtualized computer systems on top of a physical host. These virtualized systems can be used and managed just as if they were physical computer systems, however they exist in virtualized and isolated environment. Special software called a hypervisor manages access between the virtual systems and the physical hardware resources. Virtualization enables quick deployment of computer systems, a way to quickly restore systems to a previously known good state, and the ability to migrate systems between physical hosts. Hyper-V is only available on 64-bit versions of Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, and...
Virtualization
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Check NVMe SSD Disk Drive Temperature in Windows 11

Devices Check NVMe SSD Disk Drive Temperature in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check the current temperature of NVMe SSD drives in Windows 11. The normal temperature range for NVMe SSDs typically falls between 35°C and 70°C. When idle, they usually stay around 40°C to 50°C. Under heavy load, temperatures can rise, but it’s best to keep them below 70°C to avoid potential overheating and performance issues. Option One: Check NVMe SSD Disk Drive Temperature in Settings Option Two: Check NVMe SSD Disk Drive Temperature using PowerShell Command Check NVMe SSD Disk Drive Temperature in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Storage on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Storage settings 3 Click/tap on Yes if...
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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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