This tutorial will show you how to change the default folder that screenshots are automatically saved to by the Snipping Tool app for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Snipping Tool app (version 11.2408.13.0 and newer) to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, Microsoft introduces the ability to change the folder that original screenshots and screen recordings are automatically saved to.
Screenshots taken by the Snipping Tool are temporarily cached in the %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.ScreenSketch_8wekyb3d8bbwe\TempState folder for the current user.
Screenshots by the Snipping Tool are automatically saved to the C:\Users\<username>\Pictures\Screenshots folder for your account by default.
Here's How:
1 Open...
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This tutorial will show you how to change the default folder that screen recordings are automatically saved to by the Snipping Tool app for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2408.13.0 and newer to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels and version 11.2408.15.0 and newer to Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft introduces the ability to change the folder that original screenshots and screen recordings are automatically saved to.
Recordings from the Snipping Tool are automatically saved as a .mp4 file to the C:\Users\<username>\Videos\Screen Recordings folder by default for the current user.
Recordings from the Snipping Tool are also temporarily cached as a...
This tutorial will show you how to restart the Widgets process for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage.
If Widgets will not open, frozen, or acting buggy, then you could see if restarting the Widgets process may help.
Option One: Restart Widgets in Task Manager
Option Two: Restart Widgets using taskkill Command
Option Three: Restart Widgets using Stop-Process Command
EXAMPLE: Widgets...
This tutorial will show you how to search for and find keys, values, and data inside the Registry Editor in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
Sometime you may need to search inside Registry Editor to find a key, value, or data you want to edit, modify, rename, or delete.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
Here's How:
1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe)
2 In the left pane of Registry Editor, select the key or...
This tutorial will show you how to quickly switch between a registry key that exists in both the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER branch locations in Registry Editor in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can quickly switch between registry keys in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM) branch and HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) branch if the key exists in both branches. This makes it easy to modify values at both branch locations as needed.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to hide or show your uninstalled products in the Library of the Microsoft Store app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can view your recent updates, downloads, and purchase history for Apps, Games, Movies & TV, and Included with device in the Microsoft Store app Library.
When you open the Library in the Microsoft Store app, you can select to check "Show installed products only" to no longer see your uninstalled apps, games, shows, and movies.
When you want to reinstall your uninstalled apps, games, shows, and movies, you can uncheck "Show installed products only" to see them again to have available.
Here's How:
1 Open the Microsoft Store app.
2 Click/tap on the Library icon in the...
This tutorial will show you how to find the Application User Model ID (aka: AUMID, AppUserModelId, or AppID) of installed apps in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses Application User Model ID values to identify and differentiate applications for switching, launching, telemetry, and other functions. AUMID are unique to each installed application, and independent of the installation path or the application's display name.
To configure Assigned Access, which is the Configuration Service Provider (CSP) used to create a kiosk or dedicated device, you must use the AUMID of the apps installed on a device.
You can also use the AppID to open an app or create an app shortcut:
Open: shell:AppsFolder\<AppID>
Shortcut/command: explorer...
This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default font used by Registry Editor for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can change the font used by Registry Editor to any installed font for Windows.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
You must be signed in as an administrator to change the font in Registry Editor.
Option One: Change Font in Registry Editor
Option Two: Reset Font to...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the address bar in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
The address bar in Registry Editor lets you see the current registry key path, and copy the path if wanted.
You can also paste or type paths into the address bar and press enter to open that registry key path location in Registry Editor.
Pressing the Ctrl + L OR Alt + D keys in Registry Editor will set focus to the address bar...
This tutorial will show you to reset to default the open position, size, last key, and layout view of the Registry Editor window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
Whenever you close Registry Editor, its current position, size, layout view, and currently opened key is saved by default so Registry Editor will open the exact same way as last closed the next time you open it.
If you like, you can reset Registry Editor so it will open to its default...
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry
Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites
Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites
Option Three: Manually...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account.
Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access.
Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device.
Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it.
Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get at your files...
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