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Windows 11 build 26120.2510 expands Recall and Click to Do to AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs. The update also rolls out Cocreator for Paint and Restyle Image and Image Creator for Photos for AMD and Intel Copilot+ PCs. In addition, devices in the Dev Channel will receive the new visual improvements for Windows Hello, and the System Tray will show the shorter format for time and date. Windows 11 build 27758 also rolled in the Canary Channel with fixes and some hidden improvements....

Windows 11 comes with default settings that work well for most users, but the configuration isn’t perfect. Fortunately, you can adjust most settings to make the experience more functional, minimize distractions, and take full advantage of the old and new features that might otherwise go unnoticed. For instance, to reduce clutter, you can align the Taskbar icons to the original left side and remove the Widgets icon. You can also rename your computer to make it easier to organize and locate on a network....

The Windows Terminal app to run Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux commands on Windows 10 is receiving new features and improvements with version 1.2 (preview). Starting with version 1.2, according to Microsoft , Windows Terminal now includes a new focus mode to hide the chrome and make the command experience front and center. The app is also introducing option to have the experience always on top of the screen, new binding commands, and font weights....

Xbox consoles will soon be able to upload images and videos to OneDrive. The new feature is considered a backup tool for game clips and screenshots. Once the items are uploaded to OneDrive, you can access them from anywhere. Microsoft is working on a new feature that will automatically allow Xbox Series X , S, and One consoles to upload screen captures and video clips to OneDrive. The backup feature is currently being tested on consoles enrolled in the Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead channels....

Microsoft is now rolling out Windows 11 build 27818 in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program. This is a minor update with some fixes and changes, more specifically for Windows Security, File Explorer, Taskbar, Settings, Graphics, Admin Protection , and more. According to the official changes , Windows 11 build 27818 rolls out an updated version of the Windows Security app that will now show more information about the security in the processor, such as the manufacturer and the version of the Pluton TPM chip....

Either if you’re a Halloween fanatic or not, these images will bring some smiles to you, perhaps no so many for the protagonists of this collection, but they try. 14 photographs of dogs in costumes for all the pooch lovers. Free to download for Windows 10, this presentation is ready to introduce you to the festivities with some less scary, but adorable pictures to decorate your desktop computer backgrounds. If the images rotate too quickly on your desktop, after applying the theme on Settings > Personalization > Background , and use the Change picture every drop-down menu to adjust the image rotation frequency....

To access Advanced startup (WinRE) on Windows 10, open Settings > Updated & Security > Recovery and click on “Restart.” From the Windows 10 desktop, you can also access the recovery tools from the Quick Link menu and Command Prompt. To enter Advanced startup from boot, start the computer from USB, click on “Next,” and click on “Repair your computer.” If you don’t have a USB bootable media, you can use the Automatic Repair feature to access the Advanced startup settings....

To change ChatGPT’s accent color, open your account settings, click on “General,” select “Accent color,” and choose from blue, green, yellow, pink, or orange. This works on the web and desktop apps for Windows 11 and 10. If you use ChatGPT in your daily routine, starting with version 5 and higher releases, it’s possible to change the accent color for a more personal experience, and in this guide, I’ll explain the steps to complete this configuration....

Nearby sharing is a feature on Windows 10 that allows you to quickly transfer any file or link wirelessly to nearby devices over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity in the local network. This is a very convenient feature when you need to send a report that you’re presenting to your boss, or share a picture with the person sitting next to you without the need to use email attachments or configuring file sharing on Windows 10 ....

It’s not a secret that Windows 10 is constantly tracking and collecting data about where you go, things you do online, and how you use different products and services. Although Windows 10 offers a number of options to control your privacy settings, it was never really clear exactly what information Microsoft collects and how this can benefit you for a more personalized experience on Windows 10. For that reason, Microsoft has created a new privacy dashboard on your Microsoft account, which is a new page online that you can use to view and clear your activity data the company collects about you from Windows 10 and other products and services....

UPDATED 7/18/2023: On Windows 11, “SMB compression” is a feature designed to request file compression during a transfer over the network. This feature aims to make file transfers faster and reduce bandwidth for large files without having to compress files at the source and then decompress the contents at the destination. Typically, you would notice the benefit of SMB compression on networks with less bandwidth. For example, on computers with 1Gbps Ethernet or Wi-Fi adapters....

To create a Windows 11 USB installer from macOS, you’ll have to download the official ISO file, format a USB flash drive using the “diskutil” tool, split the “install.wim” file with the “wimlib” tool, and transfer the files to the bootable USB drive. Alternatively, you can also use the WinDiskWriter app, which makes it easier to create a Windows USB installer similar to the Rufus tool. UPDATED 8/12/2025: If you have to install Windows 11 (or 10) on a computer but only have a Mac running Apple’s macOS, you can create a bootable USB flash drive using a non-Windows machine in the same way you can use a Windows computer to create a macOS bootable USB installer ....

A system image is simply a full backup of your computer, which includes the Windows 8 installation files, apps, personal documents, and device driver. Basically the system image backup contains everything you need to restore your computer to a working condition in case of system failure, viruses, and other error that may occur. Creating an image of your system in Windows 8 hasn’t changed one bit from how it was done in Windows 7, Microsoft only changed the name from “Windows Backup and Restore” to “Windows 7 File Recovery” — Why the “Windows 7” in the name?...

To create a local account on Windows 11, open Settings > Accounts > Other users (or Family & other users ), click “Add account,” choose “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information,” select “Add a user without a Microsoft account,” confirm the account information. Another way to create a local account is to run the “net user USER-NAME PASSWORD /add” on Command Prompt (admin) or the “New-LocalUser “NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME” -Password $Password -FullName “USER-FULL-NAME” -Description “DESCRIPTION” on PowerShell (admin)....

Rufus lets you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware by bypassing TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM requirements. The tool can also skip the Microsoft account and internet requirements during setup. The advanced options allow you to disable automatic BitLocker and device encryption. Rufus simplifies creating bootable USB media compared to the Media Creation Tool. UPDATED 12/30/2025: You can use Rufus to create a Windows 11 bootable USB that bypasses the TPM 2....

You can now disable webcams from the Windows 11 Settings to improve privacy. To enable or disable cameras, open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras , and manage any device connected to your computer. On Windows 11 , the Settings app includes a “Cameras” page that allows you to disable or enable webcams and network cameras, and in this guide, you will learn how to complete this task....

To disable UAC on Windows 11, open the “Change User Account Control settings” page in Control Panel. Select the Never notify option and click the OK button. Alternatively, you can turn off “User Account Control” with Group Policy and Registry. On Windows 11, the “User Account Control” (UAC) security feature prevents apps and users from making unwanted system changes and helps to prevent malicious code from running on the computer without your consent....

Zorin OS is a Windows-friendly Linux alternative designed for users who want a familiar desktop and better performance on older hardware. Dual-booting allows Windows 11 and Zorin OS to coexist, letting users explore Linux without abandoning Windows apps, games, or workflows. Zorin OS 18 has surpassed 2 million downloads, driven by Windows 10 end of support, Windows 11 hardware restrictions, AI features, and bloatware concerns. Installing Zorin OS alongside Windows 11 in a dual-boot setup has become increasingly popular as users seek a practical way to explore Linux without sacrificing the familiarity and compatibility of Windows 11....

Web mail is awesome, you don’t need extra software to get to your emails and you can access it from almost anywhere. If you have painful muscle condition or you are tired of clicking and clicking just to get to one email, sometimes it can be frustrated. Keyboard shortcuts will free you up from the mouse and it will make you faster, more productive and efficient. Today we are going to learn how to enable Gmail shortcuts:...

To enable the new Start menu on Windows 11, use ViveTool to activate the hidden feature code manually. Open Command Prompt as administrator, navigate to the ViveTool folder, and run the vivetool /enable /id:47205210 command. Microsoft is officially rolling out the new Start menu design for Windows 11 , and you can try it now after installing the November 2025 Security Update available through the Stable Channel. In this guide, I’ll show you how to complete this configuration....