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Create and Save Passkey for Website in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create a passkey for a website and save the passkey in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about...
Accounts
Enable or Disable Show Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show pinned items on the taskbar for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, the taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center and Copilot button on the right end of the taskbar. The taskbar will also show the icon of the app for any window you have open. If you like, you can pin an app to the taskbar to always show the app's icon on the taskbar whether the app is open or not. Pinning an app to the taskbar makes it easier to open the app on demand from the taskbar. You can enable the Remove pinned programs from the taskbar policy to...
Personalization
Choose which OneDrive Folders to Sync in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. If you don't want to sync all of...
Apps
Add or Remove F Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the F: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default in addition to being shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane. You could Pin to Quick access any drive to have it under the Home group in the navigation pane. If you like, you can add the F: Drive as its own separate group to the top or bottom of the navigation pane of File Explorer for even easier and faster access. EXAMPLE: "F: Drive" at top or bottom of navigation pane in File Explorer...
Personalization
Delete App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. You can delete the app resource usage history to clear it and start over for the next last 30 days of app history. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager...
Apps
View App Resource Usage History in Task Manager in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view your app history for resource usage in Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, process details, and services in Windows 11. The App history tab in Task Manager shows historical resource usage metrics by apps for the last 30 days by default. Standard users will only see app history for the current user. Only administrators can see app history for the current user and system accounts if Show history for all accounts is turned on. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap on App history in the left pane of Task Manager to see the app resource usage history since the...
Apps
Convert Disk to MBR or GPT in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to convert a disk to the MBR or GPT Partition Style in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Disks can be divided into multiple chunks called partitions. Each partition - even if there's only one - has to have a partition style - GPT or MBR. Windows uses the partition style to understand how to access the data on the disk. Most PCs use the GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk type for hard drives and SSDs. GPT is more robust and allows for volumes bigger than 2 TB. The older Master Boot Record (MBR) disk type is used by 32-bit PCs, older PCs, and removable drives such as memory cards. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID partition table (GPT) disks use the Unified...
Devices
Run TPM Troubleshooter in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the TPM Troubleshooter in Windows 11. The TPM Troubleshooter is no longer available in Windows 11 24H2. However, the Windows Security page will still show any issues found with the TPM. Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. If your trusted platform module (TPM) isn't working properly you may...
Privacy and Security
Add or Remove Items in Send to Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove items in the Send to context menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Send to context menu allows you to quickly send a copy of items (ex: files, folders, libraries) to Bluetooth device, Compressed (zipped) folder, Desktop (create shortcut), Documents, Mail recipient, and removable and network drives. To move an item instead of copy and item, you can right click or press and hold on a file or folder, click/tap on Show more options, click/tap on Send to, press and hold the Shift key, and click/tap on a drive or folder location in the Send to context menu. Option One: Add or Remove Items in Send To context menu for Current User Option Two: Add or Remove Items in Send To context menu for...
Personalization
Use Rewrite in Notepad app to Enhance Writing with AI in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Rewrite feature in the Notepad app to enhance your writing with AI in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with Notepad version 11.2410.17.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and RP channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing the ability to rewrite content in Notepad with the help of generative AI. Rewrite (Ctrl+I) in Windows Notepad is a powerful AI feature that helps refine your text with a powerful AI model named GPT. GPT can rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify the length of your content based on your preferences. Whether you’re looking to shorten a...
Apps
Magnify Image in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to magnify an image on a page in Microsoft Edge on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. You can use the magnify image feature in Microsoft Edge to easily expand (zoom) an image to view it in more detail. This will open a pop-up window that shows you a larger version of the image without sacrificing resolution or quality. You no longer need to open new tabs or download images to see larger versions. You can enlarge any image that allows you to right click on it and see a context menu. Some sites prevent right clicking, so you won't be able to use magnify in those cases. Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/magnify?form=MA13FJ Here's How: 1 Open Microsoft Edge. 2 Perform an action...
Browsers and Mail
Turn On or Off Rewrite AI Feature in Notepad app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Rewrite AI feature in the Notepad app for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with Notepad version 11.2410.17.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and RP channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing the ability to rewrite content in Notepad with the help of generative AI. Rewrite (Ctrl+I) in Windows Notepad is a powerful AI feature that helps refine your text with a powerful AI model named GPT. GPT can rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify the length of your content based on your preferences. Whether you’re looking to shorten a...
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