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Enable or Disable AutoSuggest in Run and File Explorer Address Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable AutoSuggest for the Run and File Explorer address bar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. As you type (ex: path) in the address bar of File Explorer (Win+E) or Run (Win+R), AutoSuggest will automatically show you a list of suggested matches of what you are typing in a drop down menu based on your address bar history. This way you can select the suggestion to autocomplete instead of having to fully type it out. AutoSuggest is enabled by default, but you can disable it if wanted. Disabling AutoSuggest does not clear your address bar history. Disabling AutoSuggest appears to no longer work in Windows 11 23H2 and higher. EXAMPLE: AutoSuggest enabled and disable in Run...
General
View Display Information in Windows 11
Windows 11 makes is easy to view display information about your built-in display or connected monitor(s). This tutorial will show you how to view information about displays in Windows 11. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Display on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Display settings 3 Click/tap on Advanced display. (see screenshot below) 4 If you have more than one display, select the display you want to apply this to in the drop menu. (see screenshot below step 5) 5 You will now see the available Display information below for the selected display. (see screenshots below) Display Information Description Desktop mode Shows screen resolution and...
System
Turn On or Off Always Show Scrollbars in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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. Microsoft Edge will always show scrollbars by default while browsing sites. If you turn off always show scrollbars in Microsoft Edge, the scrollbar will only faintly show while scrolling, and only fully show while hovering on the scrollbar. The always show scrollbars on/off toggle setting is...
Browsers and Mail
Disable Ads in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of Windows 11. Some people may find these ads helpful, while others may find them annoying. Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience Option Seven: Disable...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) in Windows 11 and 10
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the "UserChoice Protection Driver" (UCPD) service for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft has quietly introduced the UserChoice Protection Driver (UCPD) service that is enabled and running by default to block third-party apps access to UserChoice registry keys to prevent changing default apps choices set by users. UCPD will still allows access, but only if the process is signed by Microsoft and not on the deny list. This means third-party programs will be blocked from making changes to default apps. The deny list includes Windows tools (ex: regedit.exe, reg.exe, or powershell.exe) to prevent third-party app developers from using them as workaround to make changes to...
Apps
Enable or Disable Add Profile in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to add a new profile in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Profiles in Microsoft Edge allow you to separate your browsing data into independent profiles. Data associated with one profile is separate from data associated with other profiles. Your personal favorites and history, for example, aren't synchronized with your work account if you set each up in different profiles. However, users can easily switch between existing profiles in Microsoft Edge without the need for passwords. If users have access to the same device, users may create another profile on the same version of Microsoft Edge without the permission of the current profile owner...
Browsers and Mail
Add Empty Recycle Bin to Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If you like, you can add Empty Recycle Bin to the context menu when you right click on the desktop, and right click on the background of a folder or drive opened in File Explorer. This can make it easier to empty your recycle bin from these locations without having to switch to the desktop and right click or open the Recycle Bin. You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the "Empty...
Personalization
Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files. The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...
Privacy and Security
Enable or Disable Show Gallery Tile Attributes in Photos app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing file duplication and cloud storage labels on gallery tiles in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery. By default, the Photos app will show file duplication and cloud storage (ex: OneDrive) labels on gallery tiles, but you can turn off "Show gallery tile attributes" if you don't want them to show. EXAMPLE: Photos app gallery tile attributes Here's How: 1 Open the Photos app. 2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear)...
Apps
Enable or Disable Notification Suggestions in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notification Suggestions for your account in Windows 11. Notification Suggestions is when Windows detects if you are interacting with toasts or not and provide a suggestion to turn the notification banners (toasts) off for such apps. This will only stop the banners from appearing, and you can still find the toasts in the notification center. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4391 (23H2) and build 26100.2161 (24H2) you can now turn off the suggestions to disable notifications from certain apps. Option One: Turn Off Notification Suggestions from Notification Option Two: Turn On or Off Notification Suggestions in Settings Option Three: Turn On or Off Notification Suggestions using...
System
Dual Boot Windows 11 with Windows 10
This tutorial will show you how to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10 on the same PC. Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC. If you already have Windows 10 installed and want to keep it, you can install Windows 11 on another partition or disk to dual boot Windows 11 with Windows 10. Windows 11 minimum system requirements: If you’d like to see if your current PC meets the minimum requirements, download and run the PC Health Check app. Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit...
Installation and Upgrade
Enable or Disable Work Offline in Outlook for Windows
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off work offline in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. In Outlook, you have the flexibility to make Outlook work online or offline with your mail server. You can use the new Outlook for Windows even when you’re not connected to the internet by enabling offline access. When turned on, the new Outlook for Windows saves a copy of your emails, calendar events, and people (previously contacts) to your device, providing access to these...
Browsers and Mail

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