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Add or Remove "Move to OneDrive" context menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to remove the "OneDrive > Move to OneDrive" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. When you have...
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Turn On or Off Volume and Vibrate Mode on Mobile Device from Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to toggle volume on or off and vibrate mode directly on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your 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. If supported by your Android phone, you can directly change the sounds and vibrations on your Android phone on demand using the settings below in the Phone Link app on your PC. Volume on = Sound is turned on and vibrate mode is turned off for the...
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Turn On or Off Do Not Disturb on Mobile Device from Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Do not disturb" directly on your Android mobile device from the Phone Link app on your 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. Do not disturb will silence all notifications on your linked Android phone and from the Phone Link app on your PC. Reference: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077281/ Here's How: 1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC. 2...
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Move or Restore Default Location of OneDrive Folder in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the OneDrive folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With OneDrive in Windows, you can sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. If you like, you...
General
Copy Text from Photos in Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC
This tutorial will show you how to copy text from photos and screenshots on your Android phone in the Phone Link app 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 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 view up to 2000 photos and screenshots you've taken on your linked phone in the Phone Link app on your PC. The Phone Link app will only show photos that are in the Camera Roll or Screenshots folders on your linked phone. If you moved or saved your photos to a...
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Enable or Disable Display Mode Change Animation in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the display mode change animation for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3810, Microsoft added the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM ForceDisableModeChangeAnimation (REG_DWORD). When you set its value to 1 (or a non-zero number), it turns off the display mode change animation. If the value is 0 or the key does not exist, the animation is set to on. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off the display mode change animation. Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want. Enable Display Mode Change Animation This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the...
System
Always or Never Combine Taskbar buttons and Hide Labels in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to always, when the taskbar is full, or never combine taskbar buttons and hide labels for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. The taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center by default. If you have more than one display connected to your PC, then you can show the taskbar on all displays instead of just on the main display. The main taskbar is the taskbar with the clock and system tray icons on it, and is on your main display. Taskbars that show on other displays not set as your main display do have the clock (if turned on), but does not show the system tray...
Personalization
Install or Uninstall TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the TPM Diagnostics tool in Windows 11. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. See also: Windows 11 enables security by design from the chip to the cloud | Microsoft Security Blog The TPM Diagnostics tool is an optional feature in Windows 11 that allows you to retrieve diagnostic...
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Check Evaluation Expiration Date of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build
This tutorial will show you how to check the evaluation copy expiry date and time information for your Windows 11 Insider preview build. Windows 11 Insider builds have an expiration date. You will need to keep your Insider build updated to prevent it from expiring. You will see a notification to install a new build if your Insider build is expiring soon. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/build-expiration Option One: Check Windows 11 Insider Evaluation Expiration Date in winver Option Two: Check Windows 11 Insider Evaluation Expiration Date in Settings Check Windows 11 Insider Evaluation Expiration Date in winver 1 Run (Win+R) winver. 2 You will see the Evaluation copy, Expires on date and time. (see...
Installation and Upgrade
Switch Account to Manage Mobile Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to switch Microsoft account in Manage Mobile Devices for your 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 all Windows 11 Insider channels, you can now switch account in Manage Mobile Devices if you wanted to use a different Microsoft account without having to sign out and sign in to Manage Mobile Devices to switch. Here's...
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Lock Computer in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you different ways to lock the computer in Windows 11. When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed. When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/user-account-access-in-windows-8f1f3c05-e479-4e9a-666b-90091d052aaf If you disable the lock screen, you will be taken to the sign-in screen when you lock the computer instead of the lock screen. If...
General
Turn On or Off Spell Check and Autocorrect in Notepad in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using spellcheck and autocorrect in the Notepad app for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with the Notepad app version 11.2402.18.0, Notepad will now highlight misspelled words and provide suggestions so that you can easily identify and correct mistakes. Microsoft is also introducing autocorrect which seamlessly fixes common typing mistakes as you type. To fix a spelling mistake, click, tap, or use the keyboard shortcut Shift + F10 on the misspelled word to see suggested spellings. Selecting a suggestion immediately updates the word. You can also choose to...
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