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Find Copilot app Version in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see the Copilot app version you currently have installed in Windows 11. The Copilot app is an AI helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/welcome-to-copilot-on-windows-675708af-8c16-4675-afeb-85a5a476ccb0 Option One: Find Copilot App Version in Copilot Option Two: Find Copilot App Version in Settings Option Three: Find Copilot App Version in Windows Terminal Find Copilot App Version in Copilot 1 Open Copilot. 2 Perform an available action below: (see screenshots below) Click/tap on the Settings and more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on...
Apps
Enable or Disable Microsoft Edge Surf Game in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, users can play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge by typing edge://surf in the address bar, and pressing Enter. Catch the wave in Microsoft Edge. Beware of the Kraken as you ride through the water and try to avoid islands and obstacles with this surfing-themed game when you’re offline. With three game modes, you’ll have a variety of ways to pass the time. You can use your keyboard and mouse, touch, or your Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. On February 14, 2025., Microsoft released a major update for the Edge Surf game. If wanted, you can use the...
Browsers and Mail
View and Manage Subscriptions for Your Microsoft Account
This tutorial will show you how to view and manage subscriptions for your Microsoft account. If you have a Microsoft subscription with recurring billing, you can change how you pay at any time. You can also cancel or turn off recurring billing for a Microsoft subscription. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/change-your-microsoft-subscription-payment-method-and-options-39ab4bc1-01f9-fc28-c3a5-49e87b6e7611 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-or-office-product-959ac957-8d37-4ae4-b1b6-d6e4874e013f https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/cancel-your-microsoft-subscription-c2c6b0e3-cab3-cb98-d83e-c9ad54620530...
Accounts
Add or Remove Menu Bar in File Explorer in Windows 11
The menu bar is no longer available in File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, File Explorer has been updated. To help you work across multiple locations at the same time, the title bar of File Explorer now has tabs. File Explorer also has a new refreshed layout of the left navigation pane which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows. Due to a possible bug or by design in the new File Explorer, you can have the old menu bar always show in File Explorer if wanted. When the menu bar is turned off to not always show, you can...
General
Enable or Disable Show Phone Name in Windows Share in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing your Android phone mobile device name in Windows Share for your 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. You can directly share files to your Android phone from the Windows Share window in Windows 11. You can choose to show your Android phone's name in Windows Share, or just show as My Phone instead. EXAMPLE...
Phone
Reset Windows Terminal Settings to Default in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset all Windows Terminal app settings back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Settings for the Windows Terminal app are saved to the %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\settings.json file for the current user. Sometimes you may want or need to...
Apps
Enable or Disable Auto Start Copilot on Login in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically open the Copilot app at startup for your account in Windows 11. 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. Starting with Copilot app version 1.25014.121.0 for Windows 11 Insiders, a new Auto start on login setting is available that will automatically start Copilot at sign-in and run in the...
Apps
Customize New Tab Menu for Windows Terminal in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to customize the New Tab Menu in Windows Terminal for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Each installed shell has a profile by default that is a collection of General, Appearance, and Advanced settings to customize the shell in Terminal. The New Tab Menu in Windows Terminal is a drop menu that shows a...
Apps
Enable or Disable Screen Edge Swipe in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable swipe from the left and/or right edge of the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. If your Windows 11 device has a touchscreen, you can swipe in from a screen edge to invoke a system UI below. Swipe in from the right side edge of your screen to open the Notification Center (Win+N). Swipe in from the left side edge of your screen to open Widgets (Win+W). Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), Microsoft has updated Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch to have a new section for touch screen edge gestures, where you can choose if you would like to disable the left or right screen edge touch gesture. Starting with Windows 11 build...
Devices
Pin and Unpin Items in Clipboard History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to pin or unpin items copied into the clipboard history for your account in Windows 11. When you copy something on your Windows PC, it’s automatically copied to your clipboard for you to paste. Clipboard History in Windows 10 and Windows 11 lets you save multiple items to your clipboard. Clipboard history also allows you to copy images and text from one PC to another with a cloud-based clipboard. Not only can you can paste from your clipboard history, but you can also pin the items you tend to use all the time and sync your clipboard history to the cloud. Clipboard history size limitations are 4 MB per item. Text, HTML, and Bitmap are supported. Clipboard history is limited to 25 copied entries...
General
Enable or Disable Allow Windows Terminal Run in Background in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allow Windows Terminal to run in the background for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Microsoft added a new setting page for Compatibility in Windows Terminal. Here you will find an option to let you allow Windows Terminal to run in the background. This allows actions such as Global...
Apps
Add and Remove Widgets on Lock Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove widgets on the lock screen for your account in Windows 11. You can stay informed and efficient with dynamic updates that bring weather, finance, sports, traffic, and app notifications right to your lock screen. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.3624 (24H2), support for lock screen widgets (previously referred to as “Weather and more”) arrives on devices in the European Economic Area (EEA). You can add, remove, and rearrange lock screen widgets such as Weather, Watchlist, Sports, Traffic, and more. Any widget that supports the small sizing option can be added. To customize your lock screen widgets, navigate to Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. ⚠️ If you do not have this...
Personalization

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