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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) 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 Recall will retrieve the...
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
Enable or Disable Show Photos from Phone in Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing 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. References...
Phone
Enable or Disable Phone Low Battery Notification from Phone Link app on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing notifications when Android phone battery is low 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 view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC. By default, the Phone Link app will show notifications on your PC when your Android phone battery is low. This setting can be turned on or off as wanted. Here's How: 1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC. 2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on Features in the middle Settings pane. 4 Click/tap on Notifications in the right Features pane to expand it open. 5 Check...
Phone
Enable or Disable Apps Access to Generative AI in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny apps access to generative AI for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26236 (Canary), Microsoft added a new Generative AI section to the Privacy & security settings page. The new Generative AI section allows you to turn on or off whether apps can use generative AI features. Option One: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for All Users in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for All Users using REG file Option Three: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for Current User in Settings Option Four: Turn On or Off Apps Access to Generative AI for Current User using REG file Option Five: Turn On or Off Specific...
Privacy and Security
Change Turn Off Hard Disk After Idle Time in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change how long HDDs are inactive before automatically turned off in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Turn off hard disk after setting in Power Options lets you specify the period of inactivity before the disk is automatically powered down. Having your HDDs automatically turn off after being idle can help save energy and extend the battery life. When you or anything tries to access a HDD that has been turned off, there will be a delay of a few seconds as the HDD automatically turns back on and spins up before being able to access it. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/power-settings/disk-settings-disk-idle-timeout The Turn off hard disk after setting only...
Devices
Clear File Explorer History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear the Run (Win+R) and File Explorer (Win+E) typed, recent items, and frequent places history for your account in Windows 11. Clearing your File Explorer history deletes the information Windows saved about the files and folders you use as well as what you've typed in the address bar and Run dialog. File Explorer history consists of: Recent items in the File Explorer jump list. Quick access folders in File Explorer Home, except default pinned folders. Favorites in File Explorer Home. Recent files in File Explorer Home. File Explorer address bar typed history. Run dialog typed history. Option One: Only Clear Run and File Explorer Address Bar History Option Two: Clear File Explorer History in...
General
Enable or Disable Restore Pages Dialog Prompt in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing the "Restore pages" dialog prompt after Microsoft Edge has closed unexpectedly for all users 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. The "Restore pages" dialog gives you the option to restore pages that were previously open before Microsoft Edge crashed or closed unexpectedly the next time you open Microsoft Edge. You can use the HideRestoreDialogEnabled policy to enable or disable showing the "Restore...
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