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Manage Microsoft Family Safety Accounts on Windows 11
The article guides on using Microsoft Family Safety tool on Windows 11 to monitor and manage online activities. Parents can allow or block Family Safety member accounts access to their device by altering settings in the Family settings page. Detailed steps for both allowing and blocking accounts are provided. Regular monitoring of online behaviour through…
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How to Add a Family Member in Microsoft Family Safety
This article guides on adding a family member to your Microsoft Family Safety group in Windows 11, a tool that helps monitor and manage children’s online activities. The process includes signing into your Microsoft account, accessing Family Settings, adding a member, setting up permissions and restrictions, confirming the member’s access and regularly reviewing these settings.
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Switch to Dark Mode in Outlook for Windows 11
The article provides a detailed guide on enabling ‘Dark Mode’ in the new Outlook application on Windows 11, promising a visually different experience which can be easier on the eyes. In addition to this feature, the updated app includes support for various email accounts, subscription management, email forwarding, and other multiple functionalities enhancing productivity and…
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Manage Missed Activity Emails in Microsoft Teams
The article discusses how to enable or disable ‘Missed activity emails’ in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11, a function that alerts users to significant conversations and actions even when they are not using the app. These can be customized to detail specific types of activities at chosen frequency intervals and allow interaction directly from the…
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Turn On/Off Zoom Notification Banner on Windows 11
The article provides instructions on how to turn on or off the “Show notification banner on screen until dismissed” feature in Zoom on Windows 11. This feature, which displays a notification banner until it’s dismissed by the user, can be adjusted according to personal preference. The guide outlines the necessary steps to tweak the setting…
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Customize Your Windows 11 Widgets Board Feeds
The article provides a guide on how to show or hide feeds on the Widgets board, a new feature in Windows 11. This customizable feature provides quick access to information like news, weather, and sports. The currently tested feature enables users to manage what feeds appear on their board. The use of ViVeTool is required…
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Unlock Hidden Features in Windows 11 with ViVeTool
The article provides a guide on using ViVeTool, a third-party command-line utility, to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 11. The tool, available for download on GitHub, is especially useful for Windows Insider users wanting to test new features pre-release. The guide includes instructions for downloading and using the tool, with specific commands for…
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Enable Optimize App Window Sizing on Windows 11
This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the “Optimize app window sizing on my PC” feature in the Phone Link app on Windows 11. The Phone Link app allows users to link their phone and PC, and access phone apps and data from the PC. The “Optimize app window sizing on…
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How to Generate a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) in Windows 11
The article instructs on generating a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) in Windows 11 using the Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, which ensures resource uniqueness and prevents duplication. It guides on two methods: generating, using a set command, GUID either with or without a bracket. The technique is essential for systems or applications that require a…
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Close All Open Apps in Windows 11 Easily
This article details closing all open apps simultaneously in Windows 11 via a single command. This action, involving either Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell, is handy for freeing up memory or troubleshooting issues from excessive app usage. It emphasizes leaving the File Explorer and Windows Registry Editor unaffected.
Category: Windows
Article based on Windows 10/11, including improving device performance, hardening device security, adding and managing accounts, and more.