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Resize Image in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to resize an image in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the built-in Paint and Photos apps to resize an image by percentage or pixels. Paint also allows you resize an image with or without maintaining the aspect ratio. Resizing an image without maintaining the aspect ratio could cause the image to become distorted though. Option One: Resize Image in Paint app Option Two: Resize Image in Photos app Resize Image in Paint app 1 Open the image you want to resize in the Paint app. 2 Click/tap on the Resize and skew button (Ctrl+W) in the Ribbon "Image" tools area. (see screenshot below) 3 Select (dot) Percentage or Pixels for how you want to resize the image. (see screenshots below step 6)...
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Change User Account Name in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of a local account or Microsoft account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. The user name of an account is used to identify the account in Windows. The full name of an account is the display name used in Windows. The account's display name will show on locations like the Sign-in screen, Start Menu, and Settings. When you create a Microsoft account, you specify a changeable...
Accounts
Change Display Name of Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the full name of a local account or Microsoft account used as the display name in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. The user name of an account is used to identify the account in Windows. The full name of an account is the display name used in Windows. The account's display name will show on locations like the Sign-in screen, Start Menu, and Settings. When you create a Microsoft...
Accounts
Pin or Unpin Apps on Navigation Bar in Outlook for Windows
This tutorial will show you how to pin and unpin Microsoft 365 apps on the navigation bar in Outlook for Windows 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. The navigation bar on the left side of Outlook for Windows shows the icons of your pinned Microsoft 365 apps. The Mail and Calendar apps cannot be unpinned from the navigation bar, but you can pin or unpin the People, Groups, To Do, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps. References...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Show App Names on Navigation Bar in Outlook for Windows
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing app names on the navigation bar in Outlook for Windows 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. The navigation bar on the left side of Outlook for Windows shows the icons of your pinned Microsoft 365 apps. Outlook doesn't show app names on the navigation pane by default, but you can turn this on to show app names under the icons if wanted. EXAMPLE: Turn on/off "Show app names" on navigation bar in Outlook for Windows Here's How: 1 Open the...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Colorful App Icons on Navigation Bar in Outlook for Windows
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using colorful app icons on the navigation bar in Outlook for Windows 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. The navigation bar on the left side of Outlook for Windows shows the icons of your pinned Microsoft 365 apps. Outlook uses colorful app icons on the navigation pane by default, but you can turn this off to show black and white app icons instead. EXAMPLE: Turn on/off "Use colorful app icons" on navigation bar in Outlook for Windows Here's How...
Browsers and Mail
Unlock Locked Out Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to unlock a locked out local account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...
Accounts
Delete Passkey for App or Website in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to delete passkeys saved for apps and websites on your Windows 11 device. Microsoft believes that the future is passwordless. Passkeys will allow you to replace passwords when you sign into a web site or application that supports them. Passkeys represent a future where bad actors will have a much harder time stealing and using your credentials when signing into a web site or application. Passkeys are phish-resistant, recoverable, and faster for users. Enroll and use passkey to sign into apps and websites: Microsoft is improving the passkey experience for Windows users. You can now go to any app or website that supports passkeys to create and sign in using passkeys with the Windows Hello native...
Accounts
Enable or Disable Apps Access to Microphone in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny apps access to the microphone for your account or all users in Windows 11. Many apps and services request and use the microphone, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your microphone. You can choose which apps can access the microphone. When your microphone is in use, a microphone icon will be displayed in the notification area of the taskbar system tray. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857 Option One: Turn On or Off Microphone Access for All Users in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Microphone Access for All Users using REG file Option Three: Turn On or Off...
Privacy and Security
Add or Remove Sites on Sidebar in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) sites on the sidebar 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. Microsoft Edge has a sidebar you can add (pin) any site or webpage to. You can add your current page and/or select a top site to add. References: https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2022/09/01/microsoft-edge-sidebar-multitask-smarter/...
Browsers and Mail
Choose Media Type for Preferred Camera Resolution in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the media type to a specific camera resolution for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 27718 (Canary), Microsoft added a new Advanced camera options section on the Cameras page in Settings. Starting with Windows 11 build 27744 (Canary) and build 26120.2702 (Dev), hidden experimental feature is available that adds the Media type setting in Advanced camera options that will let you choose different media types like resolution and frame rate, with the default setting being “Let Windows Choose” for optimal experience. ⚠️ If you would like to try this experimental feature now, you can enable it using the command below with ViVeTool. vivetool /enable /id:42142480...
Devices
Enable or Disable Basic Camera Mode in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off camera basic mode for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 27758 (Canary) build 26120.2702 (Dev), and build 26100.3323 (24H2), Microsoft added a new Advanced camera options section on the Cameras page in Settings. This includes a new setting for users to turn on or off Turn on basic camera. When turned on, it enables basic camera functionality for improved debugging, recommended as a last resort when your camera is not functioning correctly. This feature was developed in collaboration with Microsoft support agents. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/camera-doesn-t-work-in-windows-32adb016-b29c-a928-0073-53d31da0dad5 Here's How: 1 Open...
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