This article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Phone Link" feature in Windows 11, which allows a user to link their phone and PC. Phone Link enables a variety of functions including accessing phone apps, sending and receiving messages, and managing calls from a PC. Users can customize settings like display notifications, audio sources, and mobile syncing, among others.
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The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to delete the search history in the new Outlook app on Windows 11. Deleting the search history improves privacy, security and frees up storage space on the device. The new Outlook app offers several features and uses previous searches to enhance search results.
This concise guide is about managing the "Allow Phone Link to show text messages from my mobile device" option in the Phone Link app on Windows 11. Activating this option allows text messages from a user's mobile device to be shown in the notification banners on the PC by default, while deactivating does the opposite. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions on how to enable or disable this option.
The Phone Link app connects your phone and PC through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, allowing access to phone apps and data on your PC. This feature provides numerous controls like display of notifications, audio selection, unlinking phone, enabling auto-startup, and much more. By enabling notifications, users can access important updates from their phone on the PC, thus offering convenience during simultaneous usage.
The article provides a guide on how to turn on or off the "Show me suggestions for using my Android phone with Windows" feature in Windows 11. This function, enabled by default, offers suggestions on using an Android phone with a Windows PC via the Phone Link app. The tutorial includes step-by-step instructions on how to adjust this feature in the Windows Settings app.
This summary discusses the feature of Microsoft Store app version 22310 on Windows 11 that allows users to choose the default drive and folder for installing apps and games. This feature provides advantages such as saving space on the primary drive and keeping apps organized in a specific folder. The process involves selecting one's profile image within the Microsoft Store, and choosing drive and folder under game installation options on the Settings pane.
The article provides a guide on how to resize the Copilot side pane in Windows 11. With the new update in Windows 11 build 23493, users can customize the Copilot side pane size for a more comfortable reading and interacting experience. Steps include hovering the mouse pointer to the pane's left border until the pointer resembles a double arrow cursor, then dragging it to the desired size.
The article details how to refresh Copilot prompts on Windows 11 using the new Bing Chat AI-powered Copilot experience. A new Copilot button is added to devices running Windows 11 build 23493 or later, which can be accessed via the taskbar or a shortcut (Windows key + C). This button allows users to interact with the chatbot and adjust various system settings. The article provides a guide on how to refresh Copilot on demand, enabling users to start new conversations with the chatbot.
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 PC's taskbar.
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, selecting 'Replace' option, manually adjusting the color codes, and applying the background brush tool. Lastly, changes should be saved as a copy.
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 app, making the process simple and accessible.
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 with the ability to keep Copilot constantly visible or only appear when the Copilot button is clicked.
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.
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 start feature on or off through the Windows Settings app, a preference that depends on individual usage patterns and requirements.
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, therefore giving instructions to turn it off if desired.