#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 panel or a separate app window. Instructions for toggling between these modes are also provided.

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.

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.

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 enhances user privacy and image focus.

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.

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.

This article details how to toggle the visibility of empty drives in Windows 11 File Explorer. By default, empty drives, which are drives without files, are hidden to simplify interface navigation. For easier file management or identification of empty drives, users can adjust this setting in the Settings app or File Explorer Options.

This article provides a guide on adding the Recycle Bin to Windows 11's File Explorer navigation pane for easier access to deleted files. It explains navigating the Windows Registry to create a new key and modify its value, thus allowing the Recycle Bin to appear in the navigation pane. This adjustment helps users restore files swiftly and keeps the desktop less cluttered.

This article provides a guide for disabling and removing Windows 11's Copilot, an AI chatbot for system management and app navigation available only to Windows Insiders in select locations. It details steps involving the Windows Registry to turn off Copilot by creating and modifying specific REG_DWORD values, such as TurnOffWindowsCopilot, DisableSearchBoxSuggestions, and HubsSidebarEnabled. Restoring default settings and re-enabling Copilot requires the deletion of these entries and a system restart.

This article guides users on enabling or disabling the sync of apps and preferences across devices using a Microsoft account in Windows 11. It details the steps to modify the Windows Registry to adjust the "Remember my apps" and "Remember my preferences" settings. The process involves changing a value within the Registry and includes a warning about the risks of editing Registry entries without proper caution.

This article details the process for enabling or disabling screen capture and video recording functions of the Windows 11 Snipping Tool. Useful in controlled environments, the method involves editing a specific value within the Windows Registry path. A caution is provided regarding the potential risks of Registry editing, emphasizing the importance of backing up the system before proceeding.

This article provides a guide on renaming Bluetooth devices in Windows 11 to enhance identification and reduce confusion. It includes step-by-step instructions on accessing device properties and changing the device's name, noting that some devices may not retain the new name after disconnection.

The article provides a guide on how to delete diagnostic data from a Windows 11 device to maintain privacy, free up storage, or remove sensitive info. Users can manage settings for data collection and use the Settings app to erase collected information by accessing Privacy & security, then Diagnostics & feedback, and finally selecting "Delete diagnostic data."

Windows 11 is rolling out a feature for Insiders, allowing Android phones and tablets to function as webcams for PCs. Users can access and edit photos on their PCs, switch between their device's cameras, and utilize various mobile camera effects. The feature is enabled through the "Mobile devices" settings under "Bluetooth & devices" in Windows Settings, with easy toggling and set up. This integration isn't widely available yet but offers flexibility in camera usage on PCs.

This article provides a guide on managing notifications via the Settings app on Windows 11, detailing how to toggle the "Show me notifications in the Settings app" setting. Users can customize their notification preferences for fewer distractions or to stay informed, accommodating their personal needs. The process involves navigating through the 'Privacy & security' and 'General' settings.