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Share Files with Nearby Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to share files with nearby devices using Nearby Sharing in Windows 11. Windows Share in Windows 11 allows you to share file(s) using Nearby Sharing. Nearby sharing in Windows lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. To use nearby sharing, both PCs—the one you’re sharing from and the one you're sharing to—must have Nearby sharing turned on, Bluetooth turned on, and must be running Windows 11 or Windows 10 (version 1803 or later). Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, Microsoft is rolling out the ability to copy files from the Windows share window. Just click the new copy button. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4112, you...
Network and Internet
Enable or Disable Cocreator in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Cocreator feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Cocreator in Microsoft Paint allows you to create amazing artwork with the help of AI. You can enter a text prompt and start drawing on the Paint canvas, and Cocreator will generate beautiful artwork based on your input as you draw. The Cocreator feature makes use of the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to generate images locally on your...
Apps
Enable or Disable Image Creator in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Image Creator feature in the Microsoft Paint app for all users in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Image Creator in Microsoft Paint is a feature that lets you collaborate with a powerful AI model called DALL-E. DALL-E can generate diverse and realistic images from any text description you enter. Whether you want to draw a dragon, a unicorn, or anything else, Image Creator will help you unleash your creativity and make your own artworks with...
Apps
See Storage Space Used by Recall Snapshots in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to see how much storage space on the Windows "C" drive is currently being used by Recall snapshots for you account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search and...
System
Delete Recall Snapshots in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to manually delete all or specific Recall snapshots for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search and just describe how you remember something and...
Privacy and Security
Add Boot to UEFI Firmware Settings context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add "Boot to UEFI Firmware Settings" to the desktop context menu making it easy to boot directly to UEFI in Windows 10 and Windows 11. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a standard firmware interface for PCs, designed to replace BIOS (basic input/output system). This standard was created by over 140 technology companies as part of the UEFI consortium, including Microsoft. It's designed to improve software interoperability and address limitations of BIOS. Windows utilizes the UEFI to support the handoff of system control from the SoC firmware boot loader to the OS. The UEFI environment is a minimal boot OS upon which Windows devices are booted and the OS runs. If you like, you can add...
Personalization
Restore Missing Startup Apps page in Settings in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore a missing "Startup" option on the Apps page in Settings in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. You must be signed in as an administrator to restore the Startup Apps page in Settings. EXAMPLE: Settings > Apps > Startup page Here's How: 1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below. Restore_Startup_apps_page_in_Settings.reg https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/restore_startup_apps_page_in_settings-reg.117767/?hash=224e33065d34add991826ad848dd81e0 (Contents of REG file for reference) Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]...
Apps
Custom Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to do a custom clean install of Windows 11 on your PC. When you perform a custom install of Windows 11, a clean install of Windows 11 is performed only on the same partition as the current installation of Windows to replace it. The previous installation is moved into the C:\Windows.old folder as a backup. Once the new custom install has finished, you will be able to copy any files you want back from the C:\Windows.old folder. A custom install of Windows 11 can be useful if you are unable to start Windows for whatever reason, need to reinstall Windows 11, but do not want to lose any files in your current installation by doing a full clean install. It is required to be connected to the Internet if you...
Installation and Upgrade
Turn On or Off Click to Do in Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Click to Do in Recall for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. This includes Click to Do in Recall as well. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic powered search and just describe how you remember...
Apps
Use Click to Do in Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Click to Do in Recall for your account on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. This includes Click to Do in Recall as well. You can now engage with Click to Do by simply pressing WIN key + mouse-click, WIN + Q, through the Snipping Tool menu and print screen, or searching “Click to Do” through the search box on the Windows taskbar. These methods will make it easier than ever to take immediate action on whatever catches your eye...
Apps
Suspend or Resume BitLocker Protection for Drive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to suspend (pause) or resume BitLocker protection for a drive encrypted by BitLocker or Device Encryption in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Device Encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. When you first sign in or set up a device with a Microsoft account, or work or school account, Device Encryption is turned on and a recovery key is attached to that account. If you're using a local account, Device Encryption isn't turned on automatically. Unlike BitLocker Drive Encryption, which is available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions, Device Encryption is available on a wider range of devices, including those...
Privacy and Security
Change Maximum Storage Duration for Recall Snapshots in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum system storage duration limit for Recall snapshots to be deleted for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on your PC. You can use an explorable timeline to find the content you remember seeing before. You can also use semantic...
Privacy and Security

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