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How to Enable Retail Demo Mode in Windows 11
This article details the steps to enable or disable Retail Demo Experience (RDX) mode in Windows 11, useful for retailers providing a consistent demo to customers. It describes accessing Settings, the System menu, and Activation options to configure RDX, including admin account settings and automatic shutdown. The process for removing RDX is also explained, reverting…
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How to Manage Chat Notifications in Microsoft Teams
This guide details how to toggle “Chat message notifications” in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11 to manage disruptions and maintain productivity. By navigating through the app’s settings, users can choose to either receive notifications through banners or turn them off entirely, allowing for a personalized approach to focus and responsiveness.
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How to Dock or Undock Copilot in Windows 11
This article details the process of docking or undocking the Copilot feature on Windows 11. It includes instructions on using the Copilot AI through a new Taskbar button or a keyboard shortcut, alongside various settings adjustments. The update, starting with build 26080, introduces a more versatile Copilot experience, allowing it to function as a docked…
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Manage Microsoft Teams Notifications During Calls
This article outlines how to manage notifications in Microsoft Teams during calls and meetings. Teams offers myriad settings, including notification management to minimize distractions or keep you informed during meetings. Steps include launching the app, accessing settings via the profile picture, and toggling sound notifications in the ‘Notifications and activity’ tab.
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How to Use Storage Sense in Windows 11
This article describes activating Storage Sense in Windows 11 to free up space by removing temporary files and contents of recycle bins and Downloads. It guides you through opening Settings, then System, and selecting Storage to locate Storage Sense, where you can click “Run Storage Sense now” for instant cleanup.
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How to Install Threads on Windows 11
This guide details how to install the Threads app by Meta on Windows 11, a private platform for sharing photos and videos with close friends. Previously mobile-only, it’s now available as a PWA for Windows. Users can install Threads directly from the Microsoft Store or using the WinGet tool, with access from the Start menu…
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Manage Sound Notifications in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11
This article instructs on managing sound notifications for incoming calls and meetings in Microsoft Teams on Windows 11. Teams, a comprehensive collaboration platform, offers various settings, including notification management. Users can easily enable or disable sound alerts by accessing the ‘Notifications and activity’ tab under Settings, ensuring control over distractions and focus.
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How to Show or Hide Image Backgrounds in Paint App on Windows 11
This article guides users on using the updated Layers feature in the Paint app on Windows 11 to show or hide image backgrounds. Useful for removing distractions or sensitive content, the feature can be accessed in the app by clicking the Layers button and using a shortcut key or clicking the eye icon. The process…
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Enable/Disable Notification Sounds in Microsoft Teams
This article guides users on how to enable or disable the “Play sounds with notifications” feature in the Microsoft Teams app, providing an audible alert for new notifications. Instructions to access this setting via the app’s settings menu are detailed, facilitating users in customizing their notification experience on the platform.
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Secure Your Windows 11 Device Portal
This article provides a guide on securing the Windows 11 Device Portal by restricting it to loopback connections only, preventing unauthorized remote access. It outlines steps to access the settings via the Windows Settings app, activate Developer Mode, enable Device Portal, and then restrict it to local access to enhance security.