Tutorials

The article is a detailed guide on how to control app access to the microphone on a device running Windows 11. Users can opt to allow or deny all apps access to the microphone, or make decisions for individual apps. Controlling access can be done through Windows Settings, the Local Group Policy Editor, or the Windows Registry Editor. The article also discusses how to notice when the microphone is in use.

Google Chrome offers a built-in spell checker feature that flags misspelled words as you type, with two options - 'Basic' and 'Enhanced'. The feature is typically enabled by default, but users can toggle it on or off via the Languages settings. 'Enhanced' spell check sends typed text to Google, similar to Google search.

This article details how to enable or disable the Energy Saver feature in Google Chrome, aimed at enhancing battery life. Users can configure this through Chrome's settings or the Windows Registry Editor. Clear steps are provided for both methods, helping users effectively manage energy consumption while browsing.

This article provides instructions on how to activate or deactivate the "Memory Saver" feature in Google Chrome. This feature enhances the speed and battery life of your device by deactivating tabs that are not currently in use, freeing up memory for active apps. Inactive tabs automatically reload once they are accessed again.

The article provides instructions on how to enable or disable the Dark Mode in the new Outlook app on Windows 11. Users can switch to dark mode through the app for a better reading experience or base it on Windows theme settings. This feature was added following a Microsoft design refresh.

This summary explains how to add Gmail to the new Outlook app in Windows 11. The new Outlook features a modern design supporting multiple account types and enables simple switching to other applications. The article provides comprehensive steps to add a Gmail account to the app, including how to sync Google Calendar and Contacts.

The article outlines how to add or delete addresses stored in Google Chrome, a feature designed for secure, convenient management of credit card information and associated addresses for automatic form filling. The process involves navigating to the "Settings", "Autofill and passwords", and the "Addresses and more" page, where users can edit, delete, or manually add addresses.

Google Chrome has a new feature called on-device encryption that secures your passwords by encoding them on your device before saving to Google Password Manager. The unique encryption key ensures only the user can access this information. If the key is lost, the passwords could be lost too. The encryption can be set up within the browser's settings, and once enabled, only the original device with the specific passkey, fingerprint, or PIN will be able to access the encrypted information.

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Always show scrollbars" feature in Microsoft Edge, the default browser in Windows 11. The feature, which allows users the option to hide or display browser scrollbars, can be accessed and manipulated via the "Appearance" settings in the browser.

The article provides a guide on how to enable or disable the "Use Windows Hello when filling passwords" feature in Google Chrome. The new security feature prompts users to authenticate through Windows Hello each time they access saved passwords, thereby strengthening security particularly on shared devices. This guide provides clear instructions, including navigating Chrome settings, where to find and toggle the option on or off.

The article provides a guide to enable or disable Windows Copilot in Windows 11. Starting from build 23493, Copilot lets users interact with Bing Chat AI for system settings and multiple application usage. It can be added as a button on the Taskbar or be controlled using the Local Group Policy Editor. A range of commands for actions can be issued to Copilot.

The article outlines methods for enabling or disabling the 'Save screenshots for site for History' feature in the Microsoft Edge browser. The latest version of Edge allows screenshots of visited sites to be saved as thumbnails. Users can adjust this setting in the browser's settings or via the Windows Registry editor. The article provides step-by-step instructions for both methods.