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Manage Notifications on Windows 11 Taskbar
The article advises on how to manage the ‘Show badges for unread messages and notifications on your PC’s taskbar’ feature on the Phone Link app in Windows 11. This feature, aimed at enhancing privacy, can be toggled on or off and displays the number of unread messages and notifications from a linked phone on the…
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How to Replace Image Background in Windows 11 Photos App
The article provides a guide on how to replace an image background using the Microsoft Photos app in Windows 11. This app, having a built-in feature for background replacement, can be used to remove unwanted objects, change to an appealing background, or make professional images for online use. Techniques include using the ‘Edit image’ button,…
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Remove Image Background in Windows 11 Photos App
The Microsoft Photos app in Windows 11 now allows users to remove an image background without third-party tools. By selecting the image within the app and clicking the Edit image button, users can use the Background brush tool to isolate the image’s subject, resulting in cleaner, professional-looking photos. Changes can be saved directly within the…
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How to Pin or Unpin Copilot in Windows 11
The article provides instructions for pinning or unpinning the new Copilot side panel on the Desktop in Windows 11 for easy access. Introduced in Windows 11 build 23493, the Copilot feature enables interaction with the Bing Chat AI chatbot using natural language for system settings changes and multi-app usage. Users gain additional flexibility and convenience…
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How to Show Week Numbers in Outlook Calendar on Windows 11
The article describes how to toggle “Week numbers” visibility in the new Outlook Calendar on Windows 11. This feature, useful for scheduling and planning, shows the current week of the year on the calendar. The guide elaborates on opening the application, navigating to the Calendar settings, and enabling the “Show week numbers” option.
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How to Control Windows Copilot Startup Settings
The article describes how to enable or disable the “Open Copilot when Windows starts” feature in Windows 11. As of build 23493, users can interact with Bing Chat AI through a Copilot button that appears on the taskbar. Copilot allows users to change settings and execute commands using natural language. Users can toggle its automatic…
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How to Enable Message Rewrite Suggestions in Skype
The article provides guidance on enabling or disabling the “Enable message rewrite suggestions” feature on Skype for Windows 11. This feature uses AI to rewrite users’ messages differently and aids in improving communication skills and using varied writing styles. However, as some may find it intrusive, the feature can be turned off according to user…
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How to Empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 11
The article provides steps on how to empty the Recycle Bin in Windows 11 to optimize device performance and privacy protection. Multiple avenues for doing so are explored, including right-clicking the Recycle Bin icon, accessing it through File Explorer, using Disk Cleanup, and implementing PowerShell commands for all drives in a system.
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How to Enable Reduce Data Usage in Skype
The article provides a guide on how to activate “Reduce data usage” on Skype for Windows 11, a feature that minimises Skype’s data consumption during calls, beneficial when in a poor network area or trying to save bandwidth. However, activating this may lower video call quality, and is suggested to be turned off under stable…
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How to Enable Suggested Replies in Microsoft Teams
The article provides a guide to enable or disable the “Show suggested replies in chat” feature in the Microsoft Teams app on Windows 11. This feature offers recommended responses based on the content of received messages, potentially saving time and effort. However, the article also suggests that some users might find it distracting or intrusive,…
Tag: Windows 11
Windows 11 is the latest major release of Microsoft’s Windows NT operating system in October 2021.