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Edit Saved Passwords in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to edit saved website passwords 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. When you visit a website that requires you to sign in, Microsoft Edge will ask if you want your user name and password remembered. The next time you visit the site, the browser will automatically finish filling in your account info. Sometimes the URL for a website may change, or you changed your username...
Browsers and Mail
Change Font in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default font used by Registry Editor for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. You can change the font used by Registry Editor to any installed font for Windows. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry You must be signed in as an administrator to change the font in Registry Editor. Option One: Change Font in Registry Editor Option Two: Reset Font to...
Apps
Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to switch to a local account from a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11 with instead. You can sign in to Windows 11 with a local account or a Microsoft account. However, you can easily switch between using a local account or a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 11. When you switch to a local account from a Microsoft account, your account will still use the same profile folder. It will not affect the name of your account's profile folder name. Signing in to Windows 11 with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account...
Accounts
Add or Remove Address Bar in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the address bar in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. The address bar in Registry Editor lets you see the current registry key path, and copy the path if wanted. You can also paste or type paths into the address bar and press enter to open that registry key path location in Registry Editor. Pressing the Ctrl + L OR Alt + D keys in Registry Editor will set focus to the address bar...
Apps
Reset Registry Editor Default Position, Size, and Layout in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you to reset to default the open position, size, last key, and layout view of the Registry Editor window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. Whenever you close Registry Editor, its current position, size, layout view, and currently opened key is saved by default so Registry Editor will open the exact same way as last closed the next time you open it. If you like, you can reset Registry Editor so it will open to its default...
Apps
Backup and Restore Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from. You can back up (export) your favorites in Registry Editor to save them, and restore (import) them to your account or another account to share. Reference...
Backup and Restore
Add or Remove Favorites in Registry Editor in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add and remove favorites in Registry Editor for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup. You can add registry keys you frequently check or edit to your Favorites list in Registry Editor to make it easier to open them from. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/about-the-registry Option One: Add Registry Key to Favorites Option Two: Remove Registry Key from Favorites Option Three: Manually...
Apps
Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from external media, such as a USB stick. Advanced startup enables you to perform these actions: Start recovery (aka: Windows RE or WinRE), troubleshooting, and diagnostic tools. Boot from a disk (ex: USB or DVD) or device (UEFI only) Access the PC's UEFI firmware Restore Windows from a system image Choose default operating system to boot to on PC if multiple operating systems are installed WinRE tools: Automatic repair and other troubleshooting tools...
System
Enable or Disable OneDrive Personal Vault
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Personal Vault for your OneDrive account. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive where you can store your most important or sensitive files and photos without sacrificing the convenience of anywhere access. Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device. Personal Vault is available from OneDrive on the web, the mobile app, and from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. You’ll need to set it up separately on each device where you want to use it. Personal Vault automatically locks after a period of inactivity and then you need to unlock it to get at your files...
Apps
Share Files to Android Mobile Device from Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to share files from your Windows 11 PC to your linked Android mobile device using Windows Share. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you can seamlessly share files between your PC and mobile device when they are connected via Phone Link and the Link to Windows app. The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and Phone Link on your PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249 (23H2) and build 26100.1882 (24H2), Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to share local files directly from within the search results shown in the search box on the taskbar. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4249, the search box...
Phone
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...
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