Cortana is a virtual assistant created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system and its associated services such as the Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Surface Headphones, Xbox gaming console, iOS, Android, Windows Mixed Reality, and Amazon Alexa. Cortana can understand your natural voice and what you’re saying so you don’t need to type words with the keyboard to get her to understand what you […]
How to Unlink OneDrive from Microsoft Account in Windows 10
OneDrive is a file hosting service and synchronization service from Microsoft. First launched in August 2007, OneDrive allows users to store files and personal data like Windows settings or BitLocker recovery keys in the cloud, share files, and sync files across Android, Windows Phone, and iOS mobile devices, Windows and macOS computers, and Xbox gaming consoles. OneDrive is automatically linked to the same email you […]
How to Turn On/Off OneDrive Notifications for Shared Files in Windows 10
You can share files between your physical computer and the OneDrive account hosted on the OneDrive domain. You can also share your files with other people. If you do choose to share your files with others, they can potentially edit those shares files. And if you prefer, you can turn on notifications so that when people have edited the files you have shared with them, […]
How to Turn On/Off Auto Save Photos and Videos to OneDrive in Windows 10
Most people won’t want their photos and videos stored on their smartphones or cameras to be automatically transfered to OneDrive cloud storage for them. However, for those without privacy concerns and who know they have plenty of storage space, it can be of benefit to have these sorts of files automatically transferred to their OneDrive accounts. If you are one of the people who prefer […]
How to Enable/Disable OneDrive Integration in Windows 10
Microsoft acquired SkyDrive in 2012. It soon changed the name to OneDrive, which was enough evidence to see their ambitions: to offer Windows users an online location where they could store their files. OneDrive remained its own website, meaning that those using OneDrive would have their files hosted on the OneDrive domain. And since the Microsoft acquisition meant Windows users could easily transfer their files […]
How to Choose Folders for OneDrive Selective Sync in Windows 10
One of the more obvious features for OneDrive developers to create to enhance its integration with Windows is the option to sync files between a OneDrive account and the Windows operating system itself. And thankfully OneDrive syncing is a feature that does exist. Similarly, you can also choose which folders you want to be included in the syncing of your OneDrive account, giving you more […]
How to Reset OneDrive Sync in Windows 10
When OneDrive is integrated with the Windows operating system, it makes storing and using files more efficient for Windows users. OneDrive has a feature that allows you to sync your files between your OneDrive account and PC to help make things even more efficient for you again. Some users may experience their OneDrive accounts not syncing even though they have turned the feature on. If […]
How to Free Up Space from Locally Available OneDrive Files in Windows 10
OneDrive Files On-Demand, the feature that allows you to view files being stored in the cloud, allows you to view the files online and offline. OneDrive Files On-Demand is intended to be used online because you need to be online to view the files in the cloud. However, the offline option exists for those who don’t have an internet connection and are fine with the […]
How to Always Show Availability Status for OneDrive Files On-Demand File in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 17063, Microsoft added OneDrive icons in File Explorer, known as “states,” so you can see the status of your OneDrive files and folders on demand. Since OneDrive Files On-Demand allows all your files stored in the cloud to be viewed from File Explorer on your PC, it helps to see the status of each folder and file in case you, at […]
How to Turn On/Off Run OneDrive at Startup in Windows 10
OneDrive is a feature many people want to automatically start running so they can open it whenever they want. However, it’s not ideal for everyone if OneDrive starts up when the computer does. If you know you are not going to use OneDrive when you first start using the PC, or if you are somebody who does not use OneDrive often if at all, you […]
How to Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10
Microsoft acquired OneDrive so it could have a cloud storage service natively integrated into its Windows operating system. That said, there are times when people prefer disabling it. If you know you are not going to use OneDrive, you may as well uninstall it and free up some more memory so your computer’s hardware does not have to work as hard. Only those with flagship […]
How to Turn On/Off OneDrive Cloud-Only Content in Windows 10 Photos App
OneDrive now allows for online files, meaning the files don’t have to be downloaded to your computer for you to view them. This feature is called OneDrive Files On-Demand. There is also an offline files option when using OneDrive Files On-Demand. When set to offline, you can still view the same files, but they will be downloaded to your computer, meaning they will need to […]
How to Automatically Make OneDrive Files On-Demand Online-only in Windows 10
In Windows 10 build 16215, OneDrive Files On-Demand has made it possible to get access to files stored on OneDrive via the cloud without you having to download them first. The idea behind OneDrive Files On-Demand is you not only get quick access to the files but also don’t have to come up with the storage space on your hard drive to host them. This […]
How to Sync Folder to OneDrive in Windows 10
You can run commands in the Windows 10 command line to sync a folder that’s on the computer to your OneDrive account. Windows 10 also allows you to choose which folders you would like the operating system to sync to OneDrive automatically for you. The OneDrive folder can always be accessed via %UserProfile% in File Explorer. The following tutorial demonstrates how to sync a folder […]
How to Enable/Disable Automatic Pause OneDrive Sync in Battery Saver Mode
OneDrive comes with numerous settings that can be altered directly from the OneDrive icon in the Notification Area. Many of these settings have changed over time and Windows 10 has continued to evolve, but some of them have remained throughout all Windows 10 versions. One of the things you can do from the OneDrive settings is to enable or disable the chance to automatically pause […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Tips in Windows 10
Cortana is a cutting-edge virtual assistant. Cortana can help make your life more efficient because as a virtual assitant it will happily take tasks from your fingers and do the research for you. However, when you’re new to using Cortana it can be difficult getting to know how it is best utilized. As such, Microsoft has programmed its virtual assistant to offer you tips when […]
How to Enable/Disable Cortana in Windows 10
If you wanted to remove Cortana from the taskbar, you can right-click on its icon and then deselect the Show Cortana button. Once you have done that, the virtual assistant should have minimal impact on your computer’s memory usage. However, if you are an administrator and want to disallow others to use Cortana, you would need to enable and disable Cortana using the Local Group […]
How to Change Cortana SafeSearch Setting in Windows 10
You can search the Windows operating system and the web through Microsoft Edge and Bing when using Cortana. Windows 10 allows you to choose between three search settings that can help filter search results. For instance, if you wanted only content that was suitable for children, you could enable that. Or, if you wanted to make sure the search results had no filter at all […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Location Permissions in Windows 10
When you first install the Windows 10 operating system, you are asked if you would like to enable location services so your computer knows your location to help personalize your features. Similarly, Cortana, the Windows 10 virtual assistant, also has its own location permissions you can turn on and off. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off Cortana location permissions when using a version […]
How to Change Cortana Language in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant, so you best believe she is multilingual. That said, she prefers it when your computer’s settings have the same speech and display language and a region that makes sense for those languages based on what we know of geography. Cortana is smart enough to pick a default language for a region, but you can also change that language if you’re […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Suggested Reminders in Windows 10
Though it’s sure to be turned off by some over privacy concerns, should you enable Cortana’s history permissions so the virtual assitant can get access to your email, contacts, and other communication history data, it can then really put the “assistant” in “virtual assitant” and remind you of things that needed to get done based on the data in your emails. When Cortana can read […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Listen Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 10
I had long wondered why in so many of my premium Windows 10 laptops I couldn’t seem to get them to go to sleep consistently. I have since learned it may be related to Cortana, and one of its default settings in particular, that allows her to keep listening at the expense of not having the computer go to sleep. If Cortana can continue listening, […]
How to Turn On/Off Cortana Browsing History Permissions in Windows 10
One of the most common settings people need to get to know from a web browser is how to delete the history so it cannot be tracked. Likewise, many people are iffy about using Cortana for similar reasons. Thankfully though you can change the browsing permissions strictly related to Cortana. The following tutorial demonstrates how to turn on/off the Cortana browsing history permissions when using […]
How to Change Name Cortana Uses for You in Windows 10
One of the most gratifying features of using the Cortana virtual assistant is that she will call you by your name. And in case you were to ever have a name change or feel like being called something different, you can indeed change the name Cortana will refer to you as when you use her in Windows 10. The following tutorial demonstrates how to change […]
How to Turn On/Off Hey Cortana in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant in Windows 10 that allows you to speak to your computer verbally and have it do the work to retrieve information for you. It is the first step toward the automatization of the operating system. As you would with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, you can ask Cortana what you’re local weather is like, and so forth, and wait for […]
How to Create Boundary for Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Mixed reality is the result of blending the physical world with the digital world. Mixed reality is the next evolution in human, computer, and environment interaction and unlocks possibilities that before now were restricted to our imaginations. It is made possible by advancements in computer vision, graphical processing power, display technology, and input systems. Technological advancement is what has enabled mixed reality experiences. There are […]
How to Setup/Pair Mixed Reality Motion Controllers in Windows 10
A Windows mixed reality headset works best with motion controllers. Motion controllers are an alternative to gestures. And Microsoft considers them better than gestures because they offer better precision when interacting with digital objects. Your motion controllers will go hand in hand with the mixed reality headset. Motion controllers are compatible with immersive headsets; however, they are not compatible with the Hololens. The following tutorial […]
How to Uninstall/Reset Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 10
Once you have learned how to set up the Windows mixed reality headset in Windows 10, you will hopefully have started using it. And there may even come a time when you either want to reset it or uninstall it entirely. Windows developers haven’t given a reset button for mixed reality which suggests they don’t think you’re going to have to reset it. But whether […]
How to Create Task in Task Scheduler in Windows Vista
You can use Windows Vista’s Task Scheduler to automate tasks at certain times so you don’t have to physically be present to begin them yourself. Admittedly, the Task Scheduler is mostly used by Windows admins, but to those who do use it, it is very useful. The following tutorial demonstrates how to create a task in Task Scheduler when using a version of the Windows […]
How to Set Up Windows Mixed Reality Headset in Windows 10
I want to use mixed reality on my Windows desktop computer but don’t know how to set it up. I assumed my mixed reality headset will automatically work but it seems more complicated than even Bluetooth! Resolution: Once you have a mixed reality headset that is compatible with Windows, you will still need to set it up before you can use it. Thankfully, Windows 10 […]