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Add or Remove Words for Spellcheck Dictionary in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove words for spellcheck (writing assistance) custom dictionary in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge has a built-in spellcheck feature that you can choose to use Microsoft Editor or Basic with. Microsoft Edge built-in online dictionary is a helpful tool that makes browsing the web and expanding your vocabulary much easier. This feature lets you quickly look up the definition of any word on a webpage without leaving the page. In addition, you can customize your dictionary by adding new words and lingo that aren’t already recognized. In addition to the standard definition tool, Microsoft Edge encourages you to customize your dictionary to suit your...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to allow wake timers to wake the computer in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A wake timer is a timed event that wakes the computer from a sleep or hibernate state at a specific time to perform scheduled tasks. Important wake timers includes things like a required reboot after a Windows update. They supersede all other settings. Option One: Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers in Power Options Option Two: Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers using Command Enable or Disable to Allow Wake Timers in Power Options 1 Open the advanced power settings of a power plan you want to enable or disable wake timers for. This will usually be for your active power plan. 2 Expand open Sleep in...
System
Enable or Disable Windows Spotlight on Desktop Background in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Spotlight on the desktop background for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. You can have Windows Spotlight as a theme and display different background images on your desktop and lock screen in Windows 11. If wanted, you can enable or disable the ability to set Windows Spotlight as the desktop background using the group policy in this tutorial. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/windows-spotlight/?pivots=windows-11 You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Windows Spotlight on the desktop background. Option One: Enable or Disable Windows Spotlight on Desktop Background for All or Specific Users in...
Personalization
Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements on Unsupported PC
This tutorial will show you how to bypass the Windows 11 CPU, RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 system requirements allowing you to clean install or upgrade to Windows 11 on a unsupported PC that doesn't meet these requirements. Installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements is not recommended. If you choose to install Windows 11 on ineligible hardware, you should be comfortable assuming the risk of running into compatibility issues. If you like, you can bypass the check for TPM 2.0 (at least TPM 1.2 is required) and the CPU family and model. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that...
Installation and Upgrade
Change Power Plan Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the settings of a power plan to customize how you want in Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. Windows 11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your Power Mode. Power saver = Saves...
System
Change Copilot Voice in Microsoft Edge, Web, Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to change the voice used to talk to you by Copilot in Microsoft Edge, on the Web, Windows 11, and Windows 10. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Microsoft is making it easier than ever to connect with your companion using Copilot Voice. This is the most intuitive and natural way to brainstorm on the go, ask a quick question...
Apps
Enable or Disable Context Clues for Copilot in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off allowing Copilot to read context clues on the web in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Edge is your AI-powered browser. With Copilot in Microsoft Edge, you can get answers to your questions without leaving the tab or window that you're already in. Ask Copilot to help you make decisions, research topics, or summarize web pages or PDFs to find exactly what you're seeking. Copilot may give better answers based on the current webpage, browser history, or your preferences in Microsoft Edge. When you submit a prompt to Copilot in Microsoft Edge, Microsoft may use multiple sources of information to help answer in a way that is relevant and helpful to...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Copilot Personalization in Microsoft Edge, Web, Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Copilot personalization for your Microsoft account on Web, Windows 11, Windows 10, and Microsoft Edge. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. If you turn on personalization, Microsoft will use your recent conversations and Microsoft activities to personalize your Copilot experience. Your Microsoft activities...
Apps
Add or Remove Copilot Toolbar icon in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Copilot with Bing Chat icon 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. The Copilot with Bing Chat icon shows on the toolbar above the sidebar by default in Microsoft Edge. You can hover or click/tap on the Copilot icon or press the Ctrl + Shift + . keys to ask complex questions, find comprehensive answers, get summarized information, find inspiration to build upon...
Browsers and Mail
Uninstall and Reinstall Widgets in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall widgets for all users 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. Your widgets board consists of two sections: your widgets and your news feed. Your widgets are all located at the top of the widgets board. The news feed can be found below your widgets. The following sections describe how to use the widgets board. References...
Apps
Pin and Unpin Mobile Notifications in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to pin and unpin notifications from your linked Android or iPhone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android or iPhone mobile device, you can view and manage your mobile notifications on your PC. After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC. You can pin notifications to the top in the Phone Link app when you need to have them readily available and accessible. You can unpin notifications when you no longer need then pinned. Notifications from messages will not stay pinned, but can still be found in Messages until deleted. EXAMPLE: Pinned...
Phone
Clear Mobile Notifications in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear (dismiss) notifications from your linked Android or iPhone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android or iPhone mobile device, you can view and manage your mobile notifications on your PC. After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC. When you open and read a notification in the Phone Link, it automatically gets dismissed by default. You can also manually dismiss specific notifications one at a time, or dismiss all notifications at once. Dismissing a notification in the Phone Link app on your PC also removes it from your linked mobile...
Phone

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