The article provides a guide on how to prevent a computer screen in Windows 11 from automatically sleeping using Microsoft's PowerToys tool. The piece gives step-by-step instructions on how to download, install, and toggle the settings in PowerToys to keep the screen on indefinitely, useful for tasks that require a constantly active screen.
The article guides users on exporting their mailbox in the newly designed Outlook app for Windows 11, an operation that can take up to 4 days. Users might choose to export their mailbox for reasons like data backup, mailbox migration, or space freeing. The article features step-by-step instructions to carry out the mailbox export, starting from the launch of the Outlook app to waiting for the email link to download the exported mailbox.
This article provides guidance on altering the video frame rate and quality during gameplay capture in Windows 11. Windows allows users to capture gaming highlights and saves them to the Video folder. Users can also alter the default save location. Adjusting frame rate impacts video smoothness, while video quality affects the detail and clarity of captured footage. Steps to change these settings involver navigating through the Windows Settings app to the "Gaming -> Captures" setting pane.
The article provides a guide to enhance online ad privacy settings using the Google Chrome browser. It focuses on a feature in Chrome version 116 and onward, an 'Ad privacy' section in the 'Privacy and security' page. The feature helps stop targeted advertisements based on user online activity without preventing ad display. It empowers users to limit data sharing with advertisers, thus boosting online privacy and data security.
The article provides a tutorial on how to change the display language for the Live Captions feature in Windows 11. Users can adjust settings like on-screen positions and choose from different languages. The usefulness of this varies from aiding multilingual users to enhancing understanding of video content in a different language. Instructions are also given on how to switch language preferences.
The article provides a detailed guide on how to add other languages to the Live Captions feature in Windows 11, enhancing accessibility for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and individuals who are not fluent in the language of the audio content. Enabling more language options also boosts the accuracy of speech recognition and transcription in live captioning.
The latest version of Notepad on Windows 11 has introduced a new feature allowing users to continue work from an unsaved previous session or to open a new window. In addition to editing plaintext files, it can also preserve multiple open tabs after closing, which is particularly useful for users working on multiple files at once. This feature is currently being tested in the Microsoft Insider Preview program.
The article provides a guide on setting the maximum recording length for gameplay captures in Windows 11. It explains the benefits of this feature, which include conserving storage space, creating manageable video chunks, and making editing simpler. The author walks users through the process, including the use of shortcuts, to enable this setting in the Windows settings app.
The article provides a guide on altering the default storage location for game screenshots and clips in Windows 11. This can be done for reasons like insufficient storage space, organization, ease of finding media, or access for multiple users. The process involves navigating Windows settings, specifically the Gaming and Captures options, then choosing a new storage location.
The article gives instructions on activating the "Record what happened" feature in Windows 11 to capture video clips while gaming. Users can record key moments by pressing the Windows logo key + ALT + G, eliminating the need for third-party tools. To turn this function on or off, users must go into the Windows Settings app, select the Gaming section, toggle the "Record what happened" switch, and save the setting.
The article provides a detailed guide on how to pin and unpin emails in the new Outlook app on Windows 11, a feature that helps organize and prioritize emails. Pinning an email keeps it at the top of the inbox ensuring it's not forgotten, while unpinning removes it to focus on other emails. This feature contributes towards improving work productivity.
The article provides a walkthrough for switching between HTML and Plain text formats while composing messages in the new Outlook app on Windows 11. The app, apart from supporting various email services, offers multiple features like email signatures and automatic replies. While HTML adds visual appeal to emails with advanced formatting options, Plain text simplifies them for better readability and spam-filter-avoidance, making it ideal for newsletters and communications aiding visually impaired readers.
The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Recognize non-native accents for this language" feature in Windows 11. This feature allows Windows to interpret spoken commands without depending on accents or dialects, benefiting users with non-native accents. This is accessible through the Speech settings in the Windows Settings app.
The article details how to set the default 'From' address in the new Windows 11 Outlook app, supporting diverse email domains. This customizable feature can optimize email workflow as it automatically assigns a primary email for outgoing messages, eliminating the need to manually select an account each time. The instructions are then provided for setting up a default 'From' address.
The post explains how to create an account alias for a Microsoft account. An account alias can be an email or phone number associated with a Microsoft account, enabling users access services like Outlook.com, Skype, OneDrive, with the same password. The post provides a step-by-step guide on creating and adding an alias, which can even become a primary alias.