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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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Windows 3 min read
How to Change Narrator Audio Output in Windows 11

This article explains how to change the Narrator audio output device on Windows 11. Narrator is a built-in screen-reading app that reads text aloud and describes events for users with visual impairments. To change the default audio output device, open Windows Settings, navigate to Accessibility, select the Narrator tile, and choose the desired output device.

April 25, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Change Volume for Narrator in Windows 11

This article explains how to adjust the feature that lowers the volume of other apps when the Narrator is speaking in Windows 11. The Narrator is a screen-reading app designed for users with visual impairments. By prioritizing the Narrator's volume, users can better hear and understand the information it conveys, especially important for those with disabilities. To enable or disable this feature, open Windows Settings, navigate to Accessibility, select the Narrator tile, and toggle the "Lower the volume of other apps when Narrator is speaking" switch.

April 24, 2024 Read more →
Browsers 2 min read
How to Enable or Disable InPrivate Browsing in Edge

This article explains how to enable or disable InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge, a handy feature for private browsing sessions. Users can control this feature by editing the Windows Registry. By following specific steps, users can either enable, disable, or force the use of InPrivate browsing in Edge, ensuring privacy as needed.

April 22, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Change Location Services in Windows 11 Photos App

The article provides a guide on enabling or disabling location-based features in the Windows 11 Photos app. It explains that enabling this feature allows automatic tagging of photos with location data for better organization and search. To enable or disable this feature, users can access the Settings in the Photos app and toggle the "Enable Location Based Services" option.

April 17, 2024 Read more →
Browsers 2 min read
How to Enable Circle to Copilot in Microsoft Edge

This article guides users on enabling or disabling the "Circle to Copilot" feature in Microsoft Edge, a Chromium-based browser. By accessing the Settings menu, users can toggle the feature on or off under the "Circle to Copilot" tile in the Appearance settings. This feature is available in the latest Microsoft Edge Dev and Canary versions.

April 16, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Export Scheduled Tasks in Windows 11

This article explains how to export and troubleshoot scheduled tasks in Windows 11. It covers exporting all tasks, as well as separate exports for enabled and disabled tasks. The process involves using Windows PowerShell commands. Exporting tasks can help in creating backups, transferring tasks, and troubleshooting issues.

April 14, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Manage Copilot Side by Side in Windows 11

The article explains how to use the Copilot feature in Windows 11, allowing users to interact with the chatbot using natural language to change system settings and work across multiple applications. It details how to dock or undock the Copilot side pane and provides step-by-step instructions for toggling this feature.

April 11, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Enable HDR Screenshot Color Corrector in Snipping Tool

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 now includes an HDR screenshot color corrector feature, introduced in version 11.2403.8.0, which adjusts the colors in screenshots taken on HDR monitors. To use the HDR color corrector, open the Snipping Tool, go to Settings via the See more button, and toggle the feature on or off.

April 10, 2024 Read more →
Windows 4 min read
How to Extend Storage Size in Windows 11

This article provides a step-by-step guide on expanding a Windows 11 Storage Space within a Storage Pool. By opening the Windows Settings app and navigating to System -> Storage -> Advanced storage settings -> Storage Spaces, users can extend a storage space's size by entering a new larger value through the Properties pane. The storage space can be set to exceed the pool's current capacity, allowing for future expansion by adding more drives.

April 6, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Optimize Storage Pools in Windows 11

This article guides users on optimizing a storage pool within Windows 11's Storage Spaces, detailing steps to distribute data evenly across drives using the feature in the Settings app or PowerShell. Optimizing enhances performance, maximizes capacity, and reduces data loss risks, especially after adding new drives.

April 5, 2024 Read more →
Windows 3 min read
How to Keep Microsoft Teams Running in the Taskbar

This article guides users on enabling or disabling a feature in Microsoft Teams that allows it to continue running while minimized on the Taskbar after closure. It emphasizes the benefits of quick access, not missing notifications, and rapidly joining calls. To adjust the setting, users must navigate to General settings and select the appropriate checkbox.

Windows 3 min read
How to Add Storage Space to Windows 11 Pool

This article provides a guide for adding Storage space to a Storage pool on Windows 11, thus increasing capacity and improving data resiliency. The process involves opening settings, navigating to the system and storage sections, selecting the Storage Spaces option, and configuring your new storage space with options like size, resiliency, and drive letter before formatting it.

April 4, 2024 Read more →
Windows 4 min read
How to Add Drive to Windows 11 Storage Pool

This article guides you through adding a hard drive to a Windows 11 Storage Pool using Storage Spaces. It details the process of enhancing your system's data redundancy and scalability by combining multiple drives into one virtual drive. Incrementing drives ups capacity and performance, and the steps include opening Settings, navigating to System -> Storage, and adding the disk via the Storage Spaces option.

Windows 3 min read
How to Mute Chat Notifications in Microsoft Teams

This article provides a guide on customizing meeting chat notifications in Microsoft Teams to avoid distractions. It describes the platform's various settings and demonstrates how to access notification options through the app's settings. Users can mute, unmute, or temporarily silence notifications until actively joining a chat or meeting.

April 1, 2024 Read more →
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