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Enable or Disable Dynamic Lighting on RGB Devices in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Dynamic Lighting on RGB devices for your account in Windows 11. Lighted accessories have been on the rise and can add energy and emotion to your PC experience. Today, many of these accessories rely on third-party apps and integrations that are highly fragmented. With Dynamic Lighting, Windows users will be able to effortlessly set up and customize their devices with RGB lights directly from Windows Settings. It has never been easier to help all your RGB accessories seamlessly work together for Windows apps. If you have Dynamic Lighting-compatible devices (such as LED-lit keyboards, mice, case lighting, or other devices), you can control them both individually or as a group...
Personalization
Add, Change, and Remove File Property Details in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add, change, and remove property details for files in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The properties of some files (ex: music, images, videos, etc...) can contain details (metadata) that tell a lot about the file and possibly personal information. While property details will vary depending on the file type, it can include information (values) like title, subject, rating, tags, categories, authors, album, genre, and much more. These file property details (metadata) can be seen in the details pane in File Explorer, details view in File Explorer, and infotips (pop-up descriptions). You can also search by file properties in the File Explorer search box. Starting with Windows 11 build 25987 (Canary), PNG...
General
Switch to Horizontal or Vertical Split Screen View for Tab in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to switch between a horizontal and vertical split screen view for a tab 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. Split screen view in Microsoft Edge allows you to simultaneously work on multiple tasks across two, side-by-side screens in one browsing tab to boost your productivity and multitask more efficiently. In Microsoft Edge Canary, you can now Switch to vertical view and Switch to horizontal...
Browsers and Mail
Open Split Screen View for Tab in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you different ways to split screen to a side-by-side view in a single browsing tab 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. Split screen view in Microsoft Edge allows you to simultaneously work on multiple tasks across two, side-by-side screens in one browsing tab to boost your productivity and multitask more efficiently. You can split two websites per tab in Microsoft Edge. When using split screen view for...
Browsers and Mail
Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Search Highlights graphics icon on the taskbar Search Box for your account or all users in Windows 11. Search Highlights will show an icon or graphics on the right side of the Search Box. Starting with Windows 11 build 22572 and build 22000.766, Microsoft started rolling out an update for Search that highlights interesting moments in time. You can still type to start searching for your apps, files, settings, and quick answers on the web. Search Highlights will present notable and interesting moments of what’s special about each day—like holidays, anniversaries, and other educational moments in time both globally and in your region. You’ll find rich, bold content in search home...
Privacy and Security
Export Browsing History to CSV file in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to export your browsing history to a CSV file 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. Starting with Microsoft Edge Canary version 117.0.2026.0, Microsoft has started rolling out the ability to export browsing history to a CSV file. Option One: Export Browsing History from History Pane Option Two: Export Browsing History from History Page Export Browsing History from History Pane 1 Open...
Browsers and Mail
Change Scrollbar Size in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the size of scrollbars for you account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change the height and width size of scrollbars in Windows to be as thick or thin as you want. This will not affect the size of scrollbars used in Microsoft Store apps and any modern UI like Settings or Start menu. Some third party apps may use their own scrollbar size instead. EXAMPLE: Default and larger scrollbar size in File Explorer Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). step22 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below) HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics Change Scrollbar Buttons Size to be Smaller or Larger A) In the right pane...
Personalization
Hide or Show Folder Pane in Outlook for Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the folder pane on demand for Mail in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows. Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue to be available via...
Browsers and Mail
Change Default Message Format in Outlook for Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the default message format settings when composing messages in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows. Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue to...
Browsers and Mail
Turn On or Off Automatic Replies in Outlook for Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sending automatic replies to email messages in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows. Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and Calendar apps will continue to be...
Browsers and Mail
Uninstall or Reinstall Xbox Game Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Game Bar for your account or all users in Windows 11. You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device. The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller. Uninstalling the Game Bar app will remove the ability to open the Game Bar (Win+G). Option One: Uninstall Game Bar for Current User Option Two: Uninstall Game Bar for All Users Option Three: Reinstall Game Bar for Current User EXAMPLE: Game...
Gaming
Enable or Disable Automatic Translation of Email Messages in Outlook for Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the automatic translation of email messages received in other languages in the Outlook for Windows app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows. Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and...
Browsers and Mail

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