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Uninstall or Reinstall New Outlook for Windows app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the new Outlook for Windows app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows app is a best-in-class email experience that is free for anyone with Windows. Easily connect and coordinate your personal and work email accounts and calendars in one app. Write clear, concise mails and get intelligent suggestions with built-in AI. Seamlessly attach important documents and photos to any note. With the new Outlook for Windows, you can stay on top of it all, for free. This app will replace the Windows Mail, Calendar, and People apps beginning in 2024. If you don't want the new Outlook for Windows app, you can easily uninstall it for only your...
Browsers and Mail
Reset Windows Search in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to reset Windows Search in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Windows Search to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through  Microsoft Search.  If Windows Search is unresponsive and not working, you can try resetting Windows Search to fix problems with it. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/search-for-anything-anywhere-b14cc5bf-c92a-1e73-ea18-2845891e6cc8...
General
Show or Hide Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to hide or show Windows updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Update keeps Windows updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft. You can use the Show or hide updates troubleshooter from Microsoft to hide or show Windows Updates on demand. This can be handy if an update is causing issues. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-update-faq-8a903416-6f45-0718-f5c7-375e92dddeb2 You must be signed in as an administrator to show or hide updates in Windows. EXAMPLE: Hide optional updates in Windows 11 Here's How: 1 Download the wushowhide.diagcab file from the KB3073930 webpage at Microsoft for the...
Windows Update
Switch out of S mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to switch out of S mode in Windows 11. Windows 11 in S mode is a "secure" version of Windows 11 that is streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing. If you have a Windows 11 in S mode edition installed, you will only be able to install apps from the Microsoft Store only. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode. Windows 11 in S mode is only available in the Windows 11 Home edition by default. If you have the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows 10 in S mode, Windows...
Installation and Upgrade
Add Disk Cleanup to Context Menu of Drives in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add Cleanup to the context menu of drives for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. You can add Cleanup to the context menu of drives that will open Disk Cleanup to reduce the number of unnecessary files on the selected disk to free up disk space. While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Cleanup context menu, all users will be able to use the context menu. EXAMPLE: Disk...
System
Change App Copilot Key on Keyboard Opens in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change which app opens when you press the Copilot key on the hardware keyboard for your account or all users in Windows 11. If you have a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, it will have a Copilot key on the keyboard. When you press this Copilot key, it opens the Copilot app by default. With the new Copilot app, you can search and access your Copilot anytime, anywhere. Ask your Copilot anything you want, from trivia questions to creating images. Like a friend, Copilot will give you quick and helpful answers, along with suggestions for what to do next. You can even use voice to search or chat, and your history and preferences will sync across all your devices. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4391 (23H2) and...
Personalization
Copy as Table from Captured Screenshot Image with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to "Copy as table" from a screenshot image captured by the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. Starting with Snipping Tool (version 11.2409.22.0) for Windows Insiders in the Canary. Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels, Microsoft is adding a new option for “Copy as table”. You can use “Copy as table” to easily copy and paste structured table data into an email, document, or spreadsheet. Please note: the current implementation of the feature works best when your screenshot only includes one table. EXAMPLE: Snipping Tool showing copy as table option with text pasted into Microsoft Excel Here's How: 1 Open the Snipping Tool app, and take a screenshot of the image area you want to copy a table from...
Apps
Sign in or Sign out of Manage Mobile Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to sign in or sign out of Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft 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. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, you can now sign out of Manage Mobile Devices if you wanted to stop using Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account on the PC. Reference...
Phone
Enable or Disable Get Latest Updates as soon as available in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1635, Microsoft added a new "Get the latest updates as soon as they are available" toggle under Settings > Windows Update. When you turn it on, Microsoft will prioritize your device to get the latest non-security updates and enhancements when they are available for your device. Some of these updates may also be available in Optional updates to manually install if not available to automatically download and install from Windows Update. References...
Windows Update
Add or Remove Quick Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Quick Settings for your account in Windows 11. Quick Settings gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. Starting with Windows 11 build 22579, the Keyboard Layout section has been removed from Quick Settings. You can no longer add and remove Quick Settings in Windows 11 version 24H2. Starting with Windows 11 build 25967...
Personalization
Enable or Disable Remember Recent Media in Media Player app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable remember recent media in the Media Play app for your account in Windows 11. The built-in Media Player app in Windows 11 is designed to make listening to and watching your multimedia content more enjoyable. At the heart of Media Player is a full-featured music library that allows you to quickly browse and play music, as well as create and manage playlists. All your content in the music and video folders on your PC will appear automatically in your library. By default, Media Player will show all recently played media on the Home page under Recent media to make it easier to access or play again. Starting with Media Player version 11.2409.11.0 in the Windows 11 Insider Canary and Dev...
Apps
Remove "System requirements not met" message on Desktop and Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the "System requirements not met" watermark on the desktop and message in Settings for your account or all users in Windows 11. When Windows 11 is installed on a device that does not meet the minimum system requirements, Windows will notify you using a watermark on your Windows 11 desktop. You might also see a notification in Settings to let you know the requirements are not met. If you're experiencing issues after upgrading to Windows 11 and your device does not meet the minimum system requirements, we recommend you go back to Windows 10. This option is only available for 10 days following your upgrade, after which time the files needed to perform this function will be removed to free up disk...
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