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4 Steps to Embed Fonts in a Microsoft Word Document

August 10th, 2022 by Admin

Microsoft Word allows you to embed fonts in a Word document, so the recipient can view and print your document on another PC that doesn’t have the font installed. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to embed your fonts in a Microsoft Word document on Windows 11 / 10.

4 Steps to Embed Fonts in a Microsoft Word Document

  1. When working with your document in Microsoft Word, click the File menu in the upper left corner.

  2. Click Options at the bottom of the left column.

  3. When the Word Options dialog box opens, choose the Save tab in the left pane. Under Preserve fidelity when sharing this document, check the “Embed fonts in the file” option. Click OK.

  4. Save your document as normal, the fonts used in the document will be automatically embedded in the file and the file size will increase subsequently.

That’s it!

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2 Methods to Reverse Print a Word Document on Windows 11 / 10

August 5th, 2022 by Admin

Your printer always prints a document from the first page instead of from the last page? How can I print Word document pages in reverse order? If you’re using Microsoft Word to print a word document, here’s 2 simple methods to print pages in reverse order on Windows 11 / 10.

Method 1: Temporarily Print Word Document in Reverse Order

  1. When you’re using Microsoft Word, click the File menu in the Ribbon. Next, click the Print tab on the left.
  2. The printing settings will appear on the right side. Simply click the Pages text box and enter your desired page range in reverse order. For example, if want to print pages 1 to 5 of a Word document, enter “5-1” as below

  3. To begin printing, click the Print button at the top.

Method 2: Always Print Word Document in Reverse Order

  1. Open Microsoft Word, click the File menu in the Ribbon. Next, click the Options tab on the left side.

  2. The Word Options dialog box will appear. Choose the Advanced tab on the left side. Scroll down the right side until you see the Print section. Check the Print pages in reverse order option and click OK.

  3. From now on, Microsoft Word will always print all your documents in reverse order by default.

That’s it!

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2 Methods to Start Microsoft Edge in Full Screen

August 1st, 2022 by Admin

Any way to start up Microsoft Edge always in full screen mode? In Windows 11, you can use Microsoft Edge in full-screen mode, hiding the toolbars, URL address and status bar together. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple methods to start Microsoft Edge in full screen on Windows 11

Method 1: Start Microsoft Edge in Full Screen via three-dot Menu

  1. Once Microsoft Edge is open, click the three-dot icon in the top right corner. When the drop-down menu appears, click the “Full Screen” button which is at the right of the Zoom option.

  2. It will activate a full-screen browsing experience. To exit full screen mode, move your mouse near top of the screen or simply press F11.

Method 2: Start Microsoft Edge in Full Screen with Kiosk

If you want to make Microsoft Edge automatically open a web page in full-screen, kiosk mode can be of help. Follow these steps:

  1. Right-click the Microsoft Edge shortcut on your desktop, and then select Properties from the context menu.
  2. Under the Shortcut tab, append the following string to the end of the Target text box. Replace www.top-password.com with the URL of the website you want to open.
    --kiosk www.top-password.com --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen

  3. Click OK. The next time you double-click the Microsoft Edge shortcut and it will always start Microsoft Edge in full screen by default. To exit kiosk mode at any time, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

Another way of launching Microsoft Edge in kiosk mode is to press the WIN + R keys together, then run the following command:
msedge.exe --kiosk www.top-password.com --edge-kiosk-type=fullscreen

That’s it!

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Easy Way to Disable Incognito Mode in Chrome on Windows 11 / 10

July 26th, 2022 by Admin

How can I stop my son from using Chrome’s Incognito mode? Incognito mode allows users to browse web privately without leaving a trace on the local disk of a computer. If you want to keep an eye on your child’s online activities and browsing history, you can turn off Incognito mode. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to disable Incognito mode in Chrome on Windows 11 / 10.

How to Disable Incognito Mode in Chrome on Windows 11 / 10

  1. Open Registry Editor and browse to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies. Right-click the Policies key on the left pane, and choose New -> Key.

  2. Rename the newly-created key to Google.

  3. Right-click Google and select New -> Key, then rename it to Chrome.

  4. While the Chrome key is selected, right-click the blank area on the right pane and choose New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.

  5. Rename this DWORD as IncognitoModeAvailability, and then double-click it and change its value data to 1.

  6. Close Registry Editor. When you relaunch Chrome, you will notice that the option “New Incognito window” is greyed out and unclickable. You’re also unable to start Chrome in Incognito mode by default.

Whenever you need to enable Incognito mode again, just open Registry Editor and navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome, right-click the IncognitoModeAvailability value on the right pane and choose Delete.

That’s it!

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2 Ways to Start Google Chrome in Incognito Mode on Windows 11 / 10

July 24th, 2022 by Admin

If you want to browse web without leaving history, cookies, site data, or any information you type in forms, you can start Chrome in Incognito mode. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 methods to open Google Chrome in Incognito mode on Windows 11 / 10.

Method 1: Start Google Chrome in Incognito Mode via Three-dot Menu

  1. When using Google Chrome, click the three-dot menu icon in the browser’s upper-right corner and then select “New Incognito window“.

  2. It will immediately open a new Incognito window. You’ll see the Incognito icon at the right of the address bar, which indicates you’re browsing privately.

Another way of opening a Incognito window is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N.

Method 2: Make Google Chrome Always Start in Incognito Mode

  1. Right-click the “Google Chrome” shortcut on your desktop and then select Properties.

  2. It will open the Properties window. In the Shortcut tab, append -incognito to the end of the Target text box.

  3. Click Apply and then OK.
  4. Every time you double-click the Google Chrome shortcut and it will open in Incognito mode by default.

That’s it!

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2 Methods to Change Device Installation Settings in Windows 11 / 10

July 21st, 2022 by Admin

Windows Update keeps installing the same driver every day? How can I stop Windows from automatically overwriting drivers? If you want to prevent Windows Update from downloading and installing driver updates for devices installed on the computer, you need to change device installation settings.

Method 1: Change Device Installation Settings from System Properties

  1. Press the Windows key + R together to bring up the Run box, type sysdm.cpl and press Enter to open the System Properties window.

  2. Switch to the Hardware tab, and then click the “Device Installation Settings” button.

  3. The pop-up dialog will ask whether you want to automatically download manufacturers’ apps and custom icons available for your devices. Choose the “No (your device might not work as expected)” option and click Save Changes.

  4. This will disable automatic driver installation on your Windows 11 / 10 PC.

Method 2: Change Device Installation Settings from Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor and navigate to the location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Device Metadata. Double-click the DWORD PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork on the right pane.

  2. Change its value data from 0 to 1. Click OK.

  3. Windows will no longer automatically download and install the latest drivers for devices on your computer.

That’s it!

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Reset Touchpad Settings and Gestures to Defaults in Windows 11

July 16th, 2022 by Admin

Accidentally messed up your touchpad settings? Touchpad gestures not working? If your Windows 11 laptop has a built-in touchpad, you can customize or reset touchpad gestures from the Settings app. In this tutorial we’ll walk you through the steps to reset touchpad settings and gestures to defaults in Windows 11.

How to Reset Touchpad Settings and Gestures to Defaults in Windows 11

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing the WIN + I keyboard shortcut. Select Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and then click Touchpad on the right side.

  2. Click the down arrow next to the Touchpad toggle switch.

  3. Click the Reset button and it will reset all settings under the “Gestures & interaction” section to defaults, including advanced gestures.

    If the Reset button is greyed out, it indicates that Windows 11 is currently using the default gestures settings.

That’s it!

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How to Disable Fun Facts, Tips and Tricks on Windows 11 Lock Screen

July 4th, 2022 by Admin

Is there a way to remove the advertisements or tips from the lock screen in Windows 11? If your lock screen takes a long time to appear or it becomes extremely slow, you can turn off tips, tricks, and messages on the lock screen. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple methods to disable fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen in Windows 11.

Method 1: Disable Fun Facts, Tips and Tricks on Lock Screen Using Settings App

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keyboard shortcut. Choose Personalization and then click Lock screen on the right pane.

  2. Click the drop-down box next to “Personalize your lock screen” and select either Picture or Slideshow. There is no option to get rid of ads and tips if you choose the “Windows Spotlight” option.

  3. Uncheck the “Get fun facts, tips, tricks, and more on your lock screen” option. You’ll no longer see fun facts, tips, tricks on your lock screen.

Method 2: Disable Fun Facts, Tips and Tricks on Lock Screen Using Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor and drill down to the location: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager. Double click the DWORD SubscribedContent-338387Enabled on the right side.

  2. Change its value data from 1 to 0. Click OK.

  3. Close Registry Editor. Windows 11 lock screen will never display fun facts, tips, tricks and it should work without lagging or freeze.

That’s it!

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2 Ways to Turn off or Disable Lock Screen in Windows 11

July 1st, 2022 by Admin

How can I disable the lock screen so I can access the sign-in screen directly? If you’re the only person who uses your computer, there is no point in having the lock screen. In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 methods to disable or turn off the lock screen in Windows 11.

Method 1: Turn off or Disable Lock Screen Using Group Policy

  1. Open Local Group Policy Editor and drill down to: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization​. In the right pane, locate and double-click the “Do not display the lock screen” policy.

  2. Choose the Enabled option. Click Apply and then OK.

  3. Close Local Group Policy Editor. When you press the Windows key + L keyboard shortcut to lock your computer, it will display the sign-in screen instead of the lock screen.

Method 2: Turn off or Disable Lock Screen Using Registry Editor

  1. Open Registry Editor and use the left-hand side to navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows. Right-click the Windows key and select New -> Key.

  2. Name the new key Personalization and then select it. On the right side, right-click the blank area and choose New -> DWORD (32-bit) Value.

  3. Name the new DWORD NoLockScreen, and then double-click it and change its value data to 1.

  4. Close Registry Editor. No matter which method you use to lock your Windows, it will no longer display the lock screen and you’ll see the login screen instead.

That’s it!

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