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Change Max Recording Length for Gaming Captures in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to set the duration for recordings you start for gaming captures for your account in Windows 11. The Xbox Game Bar app is built into Windows 11 so you can record games to capture videos and screenshots while playing PC games. You can press the Windows :win: + Alt + R keys to toggle the start and stop recording of your game. You can choose the maximum recording time of 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours (default), or 4 hours for a clip so that it automatically stops recording and saves when it reaches that length. Game clips (recordings) will save as a MP4 file to your account's %UserProfile%\Videos\Captures folder by default. References...
Gaming
Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the notification bell icon on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 11. Notifications will now show as a bell in the system tray and when new notifications come through, the bell will colorize based on your system accent color. When there are no notifications and the clock is visible, the bell will be empty. You can turn on (add) or off (remove) showing the notification bell icon on the taskbar system tray (corner) on demand. Option One: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Settings Option Two: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar using REG file EXAMPLE: Add or remove notification bell icon on taskbar system tray (corner) Add or Remove...
Personalization
Download Microsoft Surface Factory Recovery Image
This tutorial will show you how to download a factory recovery image for your Microsoft Surface device running Windows 10 or Windows 11. If your Surface won’t start—or if the recovery info has been removed—you can use your USB recovery drive to access recovery tools and solve problems. Your Surface comes with Windows recovery info that allows you to reset it to its factory condition. If you’re having trouble with the recovery options on your Surface, you’ll need to download a Surface factory recovery image to use to create a USB recovery drive to use instead. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/surface-recovery-image...
Installation and Upgrade
Enable or Disable Video Super Resolution (VSR) Enhancement in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable video enhancement with video super resolution (VSR) 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. Video super resolution uses machine learning to enhance the quality of video viewed in Microsoft Edge by using graphics card agnostic algorithms to remove blocky compression artifacts and upscale the video resolution, so you can enjoy crisp and clear videos on YouTube and other video...
Browsers and Mail
Expand and Collapse Calendar View on Taskbar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to expand and collapse the calendar view on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. When you open the clock on the taskbar in Windows 11, you will see a calendar showing the current date. You can expand or collapse the calendar view. The calendar view you select is remembered, so it will always open how last set. The expanded calendar view is the default setting allowing you to see the full calendar. The collapsed calendar view minimizes the calendar to only see the current date. Here's How: 1 Click/tap on the Clock button on the taskbar corner. (see screenshots below) 2 Perform one of the following available option: Click/tap on the Collapse button to minimize the calendar view. Click/tap on...
General
Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app in Windows 11 and Windows 10
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience Microsoft Copilot on Windows devices using the Copilot app! Copilot helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. The Copilot app will be pinned to the taskbar by default. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Copilot is...
Apps
Open Recall in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to open Recall 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. 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 Recall will retrieve the moment you saw it. Any photo...
Apps
Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account
This tutorial will show you how to clear all your Copilot app activity history data for your Microsoft account. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Activity history is a record of the things you type in Copilot and the AI-assisted responses you receive. From the privacy dashboard, you can clear your Copilot activity history only for Copilot experiences that rely on Bing. For example, Microsoft Copilot (previously named Bing Chat) and Copilot in Windows. This activity history includes your chats and the things you type while visiting copilot.com, the Copilot app, and the AI-assisted responses you receive. References...
Privacy and Security
Turn On or Off Android Phone Screen while Connected to Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to have your Android phone screen turned on or off while connected to the Phone Link app for your account on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard. You can turn on or off to hide your Android mobile device's screen while it is connected to your Windows 10/11 PC using the Phone Link app to open apps or phone screen from your phone. If turned off, your mobile device may be vulnerable in insecure...
Phone
Install or Uninstall VBScript Feature in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the VBScript optional feature for all users in Windows 11. A .vbs file is a Virtual Basic script written in the VBScript scripting language. It contains code that can be executed within Windows via the Windows-based script host (Wscript.exe), to perform certain admin and processing functions. VBScript is a legacy Scripting engine component, and Microsoft does not recommend using this component unless it is really required. Use this component at your own risk, this might contain security vulnerabilities. Starting with Windows 11 build 25309, you can now uninstall the VBScript feature if wanted. VBScript is being deprecated. In future releases of Windows, VBScript will be...
Apps
Enable or Disable Optimize App Window Sizing in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically optimize Android app window sizing when opened from the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. You can turn on or off to automatically optimize an Android app or phone screen window sizing when opened from the Phone Link app on your PC. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/setting-up-apps-in-the-phone-link-743dc9c6-d9db-8f64-763d-8b64cb401a5d https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/use-apps-from-your-android-device-on-your-pc-07d3d029-236e-e71f-3561-d40d7491d435...
Phone
Enable or Disable Delete Photos from Phone in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the ability to delete photos from your Android phone in the Phone Link app for your account on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage photos you've taken on your Android phone on your PC. To minimize network bandwidth and maximize performance, the Phone Link app on your PC will only show your 2,000 most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device. The Phone Link app on your PC can only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your Android device. If you moved or saved your photos to a different folder, they will not appear in the Phone Link. You can delete...
Phone

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