To change the Copilot key to open the ChatGPT app, open Settings > Personalization > Text input , select the “Custom” option from the “Customize Copilot key on keyboard” setting, and choose “ChatGPT.” These instructions apply only to newer Windows 11 devices with keyboards featuring a dedicated Copilot key. UPDATED 12/17/2025: On Windows 11 , you can install the official ChatGPT app from OpenAI to access the chatbot AI experience....

To print to PDF on Windows 11, open the document, choose the “Print” option (or use the “Ctrl + P” keyboard shortcut), select “Microsoft Print to PDF,” click “Print,” and select the destination to store the printed PDF document. If the option is missing, open Settings > Apps > Optional features , click “More Windows features,” check “Microsoft Print to PDF,” and click “OK.” On Windows 11 (and 10), you can print a document to PDF from virtually any application, and in this guide, you will learn the steps to complete this task....

To remap a keyboard key on Windows 11 and 10, open PowerToys > Keyboard Manager > Remap a key , configure the key remap and save changes. To remap a shortcut on Windows 11 and 10, open PowerToys > Keyboard Manager > Remap a shortcut , configure the shortcut remap and save changes. On Windows 11 (or 10), you can remap keys and shortcuts in different ways, but I have found that using PowerToys is the fastest and easiest method, and in this guide, I’ll show you how....

On Windows 10, the Clock is a system icon that appears in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar to display the current time and date. If you click the icon, you also get access to the calendar and agenda with upcoming events throughout the day. Although this information can be useful, it is not for everyone since it can also add unnecessary distraction to the workflow. If this feature is not for you, Windows 10 includes an option to remove (or hide) the time and date from the taskbar using the Settings app....

If you’re using Microsoft Teams for real-time collaboration and messaging with colleagues, there are many ways to schedule meeting, but the easiest method is to perform the task within the app. Using the Teams apps to schedule a work meeting, you can select a channel allowing the entire team to join, or you can invite people individually. You can use the Scheduling assistant, which shows all attendees availability that can help you find the time that works for everyone....

Copilot on Windows 11 now includes file search, which lets you find and open files and images using natural language queries. To enable it, open the Copilot app, go to Settings, and turn on “File search” and “File read.” Once enabled, you can ask Copilot to show or open specific files, such as recent Word documents or images, across supported formats like PDF, DOCX, and PNG. Microsoft has added file search to the Copilot app on Windows 11 , allowing you to find and open documents and images using AI....

Alongside creating software that impacts millions of people around the world, Microsoft is also known for building great peripherals, such as mice, keyboards, and webcams. If you recently purchased a Surface Studio 2 , you probably received the Surface Keyboard , or if you’re transitioning from a laptop to a desktop computer, chances are that you picked up the Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID , which also happens to support Windows Hello....

To load folders faster on File Explorer on Windows 11, in the “Shell” Registry key (part of the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER” path), create the “FolderType” string, set its value to “NotSpecified” and restart the Windows Explorer process. On Windows 11 , you can make File Explorer open folders with large amounts of files faster with a simple tweak to the Registry, and in this guide, I’ll show you how. It’s not a secret that File Explorer is slow at rendering the contents of folders, especially inside folders with a mix of file formats or network-shared folders ....

To prevent Windows 11 from waking up, on Command Prompt (admin), run the “powercfg /devicequery wake_armed,” “powercfg /lastwake,” and “powercfg /waketimers” commands to determine the reason for the problem. Then to stop the timers, you can use Device Manager, Task Scheduler, or Power or maintenance settings from Control Panel. On Windows 11, if your computer keeps waking up automatically at night, it could be a device or scheduled task with the power management settings to run even though the computer is sleeping or hibernating....

Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) is expected to be available soon . However, if after the upgrade, the new version is having problems due to unknown bugs or compatibility issues, it’s possible to uninstall it to roll back to version 21H1 or an older release. However, the process will be different depending on the release you were running previously. If the computer was already running version 21H1 , 20H2 , or 2004, you could uninstall the update quickly using the Windows Update settings....

“Windows 10 22H2” is expected to launch in October, and you can upgrade to the latest version manually whether you have version 21H2, 21H1, 20H2, or an older release. Although you shouldn’t install the new feature update quickly to avoid potential bugs and other problems during the early days, you can upgrade manually in at least three ways using Windows Update, Media Creation Tool, and Update Assistant. If you have a device with versions 21H2, 21H1, or 20H2, the best way to install the version 22H2 release is using Windows Update because the new release of Windows 10 is a minor update, and you only need an enablement package to upgrade....

If you have a device running Windows 7, you can upgrade it to Windows 11 without losing your files using the ISO file, but the process will require a complete reinstallation. This means that your apps and settings won’t carry over to the new installation. However, before you upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 7 , you will have to check that the laptop or desktop meets the minimum system requirements ....

To upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 8.1, mount the ISO file, double-click “Setup.exe” to launch the upgrade, then skip the update and driver downloads, accept the terms, and click on “Install.” The installation will preserve your apps and files, and you don’t need to complete the OOBE. Windows 8.1 does not support upgrading to 11 from Windows Update. You could alternatively proceed with a clean installation, but apps and files won’t be preserved....

Windows 11 build 28000.1340 (KB5072032) rolls out in the Canary Channel. This is a small preview with a small set of changes, and it enables some previously available features. Microsoft has released Windows 11 build 28000.1340 (KB5072032) in the Canary Channel, which includes several new features already available in other channels, along with fixes. According to the official changelog , build 28000.1340 for Windows 11 introduces general improvements and fixes and enables additional features and capabilities released with the October 2025 update ....

Microsoft will add a VPN feature to its Edge browser. The feature is called “Edge Secure Network” and it’ll be free to use. Edge Secure Network will be powered by Cloudflare. Microsoft is in the process of building a free Virtual Private Network (VPN) for its Edge browser. The feature is known as “Edge Secure Network” using the Cloudflare VPN service, and according to the company , the feature is expected to arrive in a future update....

A new modern Run dialog box is hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds. Features a larger UI, Fluent Design styling, recent commands list, and app suggestions with icons. Microsoft plans to make the new interface optional through Settings. The redesign is not fully functional yet and hasn’t been officially announced. Microsoft is preparing one of the most unexpected visual updates on Windows 11 . After almost three decades of neglect, the classic Run dialog box is getting a modern redesign....

Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family launches in Ireland and Colombia. The new plan allows sharing the Xbox Game Pass benefits with up to four people. The subscription costs 49,900 COP in Colombia per month and 21.99 Euros in Ireland. Microsoft will expand the availability to more countries in the coming days. Microsoft introduces a new gaming subscription plan with the “Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family” marketing brand. However, the company is in the early stages as the subscription is only available in Colombia and Ireland....

On Tuesday July 23, Microsoft is yet again releasing three new updates for Windows 8.1 Preview. This new batch of updates only affect Windows 8.1 Preview, SkyDrive, and Internet Explorer 11 Preview, in any of the Microsoft KB articles there is a mention that the new patches include Windows 8.1 RT Preview. The updates come just a week after the previous set that included fixes for scrolling issues, VPN connections, improvements on the SkyDrive experience, and other compatibility issues....

The new Outlook app for Windows 11 (and 10) is now available as a preview. The email client replaces the classic Mail and Outlook apps with a new unified design. Anyone can try the new Outlook app with or without a Microsoft 365 subscription. This preview includes new features and support for third-party email services like Gmail. Microsoft is now making available a public preview of the new version of the Outlook app for Windows 11 (and Windows 10) that replaces the Mail and Calendar apps and the classic desktop version of Outlook with a unified design based on the web experience....

Microsoft increased Bing AI chat turns to 20 per session and 200 per day as of March 25. The previous limit was 15 queries per session and 150 per day to reduce unwanted behaviors. The original limit was 5 turns per session and 50 sessions per day. UPDATED 3/27/2023: Microsoft is relaxing the previous limitations for the chat queries using its Bing AI to 6 per session and 60 per day....