Geek Rewind

Windows 11 introduces the “Ask Copilot” button on the Taskbar, allowing users to quickly seek help by typing or talking. This feature helps find apps or files efficiently while ensuring user privacy. The guide provides steps to show or hide the button via Settings, enhancing the overall user experience.

This guide explains how to toggle the “Ask to save edited screenshots” feature in the Snipping Tool on Windows 11. Users can customize screenshot-saving preferences, choosing between prompts for saving edits or automatic saving. This functionality enhances the efficiency of managing screenshots within the application.

This guide explains how to manage Passkey Managers on Windows 11, a feature that allows for password-free sign-ins using biometrics or a PIN. It discusses the benefits of using passkeys, such as enhanced security and ease of access, and provides step-by-step instructions to enable or disable saving passkeys on the device.

This guide explains how to enable or disable Passkey access for apps on Windows 11, offering a secure alternative to passwords through Windows Hello features like facial recognition, fingerprints, and a PIN. Users maintain control over which apps can use these passkeys, enhancing both security and convenience.

This guide explains how to manage passkey autofill on Windows 11 for improved security and convenience. Passkeys allow users to sign in with biometric options like facial recognition or fingerprints rather than passwords. The article provides step-by-step instructions to enable or disable this feature through the Privacy & Security settings.

This guide explains how to enable or disable the Point-in-Time Restore feature in Windows 11, allowing users to revert their PC to a working state from the past 72 hours. It details automatic restore point creation, space management, and provides instructions for both Settings and Registry Editor methods. Always back up before editing the Registry.

This guide explains how to enable or disable the Copilot Actions feature in the Windows 11 Copilot app. Users can easily toggle this feature through the settings after signing in with their Microsoft account. Copilot Actions simplifies tasks by automatically working with desktop and web applications to enhance productivity.

Windows 11 users can now control whether apps installed from the Microsoft Store create desktop shortcuts automatically. By adjusting the setting in the Microsoft Store, users can choose to keep their desktop organized or enable quick access to new apps. This feature enhances desktop management for better user experience.

This guide explains how to adjust the “Reducing Protections for Agent Connectors” setting in Windows 11, allowing AI agents to connect to apps with more access while potentially lowering security. Users can change this setting via the Settings app or the Registry Editor, ensuring to back up their system first.

Windows 11 touchscreens can be enhanced using the two-finger press and hold gesture, which simplifies menu access and improves control. To enable it, navigate to Settings, then Bluetooth & devices, and toggle the gesture on or off. This feature allows for a more efficient and personalized touchscreen experience.