To create custom resolutions for your display

1. From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Change resolution

2. Click the image that represents the display you want to affect

3. Click Customize, then from the Customize dialog box, click Create Custom Resolution

4. (Quadro and NVS products only) In the Select displays section of the Create Custom Resolution dialog box, select any additional connected displays to which you want to apply the change

5. Complete the information in the Custom Resolutions dialog box. For more information on custom resolutions, see Create Custom resolution dialog box

6. Click Test, then if the test passes and you want to save the new mode, click Save.

Note: You can also create a custom resolution for your HDTV by using the Desktop Resize control.

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Discord taps into Google’s own GIF search engine, Tenor, to offer up an endless collection of GIFs. These can be easily accessed and shared to any text conversation or Channel.

1. Open up a Direct Message thread or Text Channel. You’ll find all your Direct Message threads on the left side of the app’s home screen. Text Channels are visible on the left sidebar within a Server, preceded by the “#” symbol.

2. Click the GIF button in the message box at the bottom. In the Discord mobile (iOS, Android) app, you can tap the emoji icon and switch to the GIF tab.

3. Select one of the many pre-made categories from the resulting pop-up or simply enter what you’re looking for into the built-in search bar.

4. Click on any of the listed GIFs to instantly share them to the thread. You can also click the star icon in the top-right corner to add individual GIFs to your Favorites, displayed at the top of the GIF box.

You could, of course, share GIFs from anywhere else on the web as well. If you ever feel the need to do so, simply right-click the image, copy the image address, paste it into the message box, and hit enter.

If you have GIFs downloaded to your computer, you can upload these to a thread by double-clicking the plus (+) button inside the message box or clicking the button once and selecting Upload a File.

You don’t have to make do with the GIFs baked into Discord. A custom GIF is likely to get more traction within conversations. Imagine sharing a looping clip of your very own gameplay, for example, or a screen recording guiding your friends through the solution to a problem they’re facing.

Now, there are more than a few ways you can record your screen and export the clip as a GIF. If you’re looking to go from recording to sharing in the fewest steps.

Here’s how to record your screen to a GIF with Jumpshare.

1. Download the Jumpshare desktop app, install it, and sign up for an account if you don’t already have one.

2. Launch Jumpshare and click the GIF button along the top of the interface or hit the Record GIF shortcut (Alt + Shift + 3 on Windows and Command + Shift + 8 on Mac by default) at any time with Jumpshare running in the background.

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The good news is that it’s fairly easy to check your monitor’s refresh rate. Sometimes you’ll find there are hardware settings on your monitor that you’ll need to access via the menus but for the most part, you can find out what your refresh rate is directly from Windows.

First, you need to open your Windows display settings:

• Right-click on your desktop and click Display settings
• Scroll down until you see Advanced display settings
• Then scroll down to Refresh rate

This will display the refresh rate your monitor and computer are currently set to. It usually defaults to 60Hz, even if your monitor technically has a higher refresh rate.

If you see a drop-down here click it and see if there are any other options for refresh rate. If your monitor is capable of more then you should be able to select a higher rate from here too. For example, you might be able to choose from 120Hz or 240Hz options.

It’s worth noting that some monitors require certain cables to run at their maximum refresh rate. Depending on your monitor specs you may need either a DisplayPort cable or HDMI cable for the best results. Higher-spec cables like HDM 2.1 (for example) can support higher refresh rates in some instances. But it depends on your PC and the monitor specs.

If you find you can’t access the display settings by the method above don’t worry as there are other options.

You can also access refresh rate settings via Nvidia’s control panel:

• Right-click on your desktop and click the Nvidia Control panel
• Under Display find the option for Change resolution
• From there click the Refresh rate drop-down and select the highest possible setting

Note in Windows 11 you may have to click Show more options to see the Nvidia control panel in the menu in the first step.

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STEP 1 Change Primary Display in Windows

1. Right-click on the desktop background
2. Select “Display Settings” from the menu
3. Choose the screen you want to use for gaming
4. Set it as the primary display by selecting “Make this my main display”
5. The chosen monitor will now be set as the primary display.

STEP 2 Adjust NVIDIA Control Panel Settings

1. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel
2. In the left pane, under “Display,” select “Set up multiple displays”
3. Right-click on the display number you wish to make primary
4. Choose “Make primary.”
5. Click “Apply,” then confirm with “Yes”.

STEP 3 Enable Borderless Windowed Mode in Game

1. Open the graphics options in your game
2. Locate the display mode settings
3. Enable the “Borderless Windowed” mode.
   • Note: Some hardware configurations may experience FPS issues in this mode.
4. Check and adjust the Aspect Ratio settings if necessary.
   • Note: This is important to avoid having a game window that is too big or too small.
5. Click on the other monitor to keep the game playing in full-screen.
6. Use Alt+Tab to switch between screens as needed.

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Rules are applied to incoming messages and can be created from any folder.

1. To quickly create a rule that moves all email from a specific sender or a set of senders to a folder, right-click a message in your message list that you want to create a rule for, hover over Rules and then select Create rule.
2. Choose the folder where you want all messages from that sender or set of senders to be moved, and then select OK.
3. After selecting OK, the rule will be applied to all incoming messages.

If you’d like to do more than just move the message from a specific sender or set of senders to a folder, select More options. The rules settings menu will open.

• Every rule needs at least three things: a name, a condition, and an action. Rules can also contain exceptions to conditions. You can add multiple conditions, actions, and exceptions at each step by choosing Add a condition, Add an action, and Add an exception.
• If you don’t want any more rules to run after this one does, select the Stop processing more rules check box.
• Press Save to create your rule or Discard to cancel rule creation.

Edit an inbox rule in new Outlook for Windows

1. At the top of the page, select Settings .
2. Select Mail > Rules.
3. In the rule you want to edit, select .
4. Press Save to save your edited rule.

Note: Some rules created in classic Outlook can’t be processed by new Outlook because they are client-side rules. To fix a rule that was migrated from classic Outlook, create a new rule to replace it.

Delete an inbox rule in new Outlook for Windows

1. At the top of the page, select Settings
2. Select Mail > Rules
3. In the rule you want to delete, select .

   Tip: If you just want to turn the rule off for a while, select the toggle next to the rule.

Set the order in which inbox rules are applied to incoming messages in new Outlook for Windows

Inbox rules are applied to incoming messages based on the order they’re in within the Inbox rules list. You can arrange the order in which the rules you create are applied to messages coming into your inbox.

1. At the top of the page, select Settings
2. Select Mail > Rules
3. Select a rule, and then use the Up arrow or Down arrow to change the order in which the rule is applied to incoming messages.

Run inbox rules on existing messages in new Outlook for Windows

By default, an inbox rule runs on incoming messages after you’ve created the rule. To run a rule on existing messages:

1. At the top of the page, select Settings
2. Select Mail > Rules
3. Select  next to the rule you want to run.

Disable and enable rules in new Outlook for Windows

If you’d like to temporarily pause, or suspend, a rule from operating and you don’t want to delete it, consider disabling the rule. To disable or enable a rule:

1. At the top of the page, select Settings
2. Select Mail > Rules
3. Use the toggle next to the rule name to disable or enable the rule.
   
   

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In Outlook: Click File > Info > Tools > Clean up old items

Tip: Archive and AutoArchive might not be available if your mail profile connects to an Exchange Server. It’s also possible that your organization has a mail retention policy that overrides AutoArchive. Check with your system administrator for more information.

1. Click the Archive this folder and all subfolders option, and choose the folder you want to archive.
2. Under Archive items older than, enter a date.

1. You can create multiple .pst files if you want to archive some folders using different settings. For example, you may want to keep items in your Sent folder longer than items in your Inbox folder.
2. Check the Include items with “Do not AutoArchive” checked box to archive individual items that are excluded from automatic archiving. This option doesn’t remove that exclusion from these items, but instead ignores the Do not AutoArchive setting for this archive only.
3. Click OK.

To archive only when you want, turn off AutoArchive.

1. Click File > Options > Advanced
2. Under AutoArchive, click AutoArchive Settings
3. Uncheck the Run AutoArchive every n days box.

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1. System Stability: Ensuring you have enough power prevents system crashes and instability, especially during high-performance tasks like gaming or video editing.

1. Component Protection: A power supply that provides insufficient wattage can damage your PC components over time.
2. Future Upgrades: Knowing your current PSU’s wattage helps plan for future upgrades without needing to replace the power supply prematurely.

1. Check the PSU Label

The simplest way to find out your PSU’s wattage is by checking the label on the power supply itself.

1. Turn Off and Unplug Your PC: For safety, ensure your computer is powered off and disconnected from any electrical outlets.
2. Open the PC Case: Remove the side panel of your computer case to access the power supply.
3. Locate the PSU: Find the power supply unit, usually located at the top or bottom of the case.
4. Read the Label: Look for a label on the side of the PSU. It should provide various details, including the wattage. The wattage is often listed as “Max Power” or “Total Power” and might be followed by a wattage value (e.g., 500W).

2. Check your PC’s Documentation

If you have the documentation for your PC or its components, it might include details about the power supply.

1. Consult the Manual: Look through the PC’s manual or any build guides you used when assembling the system. The PSU wattage might be listed there.
2. Check Manufacturer Specifications: If you bought a pre-built PC, you could often find the PSU specifications on the manufacturer’s website or in the product specifications.

3. Use Software Tools

There are some software tools available that can provide information about your system’s power consumption, but they might not directly show the PSU wattage.

1. Download a Monitoring Tool: Programs like HWMonitor or CPU-Z can show detailed information about your system’s components and their power consumption.
2. Estimate Power Draw: While these tools won’t directly tell you the PSU wattage, they can help you estimate your system’s power draw, which can guide you in choosing an appropriate PSU if you’re upgrading.

4. Consult a Professional

If you’re unsure or uncomfortable opening your PC Case, consider consulting a professional technician.

1. Visit a Computer Repair Shop: Technicians can quickly identify your PSU’s wattage and provide advice on whether it meets your system’s needs.

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2. Go to Users > Active users, and select Add a user
3. In the Set up the basics pane, fill in the basic user information, and then select Next.
   • Name Fill in the first and last name, display name, and username.
   • Domain Choose the domain for the user’s account. For example, if the user’s username is Jakob, and the domain is contoso.com, they’ll sign in by using jakob@contoso.com.
   • Password settings Choose to use the autogenerated password or to create your own strong password for the user.
   • The user must change their password after 90 days. Or you can choose to Require this user to change their password when they first sign in.
   • Choose whether you want to send the password in email when the user is added.
4. In the Assign product licenses pane, select the location and the appropriate license for the user. If you don’t have any licenses available, you can still add a user and buy additional licenses. Expand Apps and select or deselect apps to limit the apps the user has a license for. Select Next.
5. In the Optional settings pane, expand Roles to make this user an admin. Expand Profile info to add additional information about the user.
6. Select Next, review your new user’s settings, make any changes you like, then select Finish adding, then Close.

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These instructions assume you’ve already exported your Outlook email, contacts, and calendar from another instance of Outlook, and now you want to import them to Outlook.

• At the top of your Outlook ribbon, select File.
• If your ribbon doesn’t have a File option in the top left corner, you aren’t using an Outlook app installed on your computer.

Select Open & Export > Import/Export. This starts the Import/Export wizard.

• Select Import from another program or file, and then select Next.

• Select Outlook Data File (.pst) and select Next.
• Browse to the .pst file you want to import. Under Options, choose how you want to deal with emails and contacts, then choose Next.

• If a password was assigned to the Outlook Data File (.pst), enter the password, and then select OK.
• If you’re importing the contents of your .pst file into your Microsoft 365 mailbox, choose that mailbox here.
• If you’re NOT importing into your Microsoft 365 mailbox, choose Import items into the current folder. This imports the data into the folder currently selected.

Choose Finish. Outlook starts importing the contents of your .pst file immediately. When the progress box disappears, the import is finished.

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In Windows 11, you can follow two paths to invoke the Backup and Restore option:

1. “Control Panel” → “System and Security” → “Backup and Restore (Windows 7)“
2. “Settings” → “System” → “Storage” → “Advanced Storage options” → “Backup options” → scroll down to “Looking for an older backup” → select “Go to Backup and Restore (Windows 7)“

• Go to “Control Panel” → “System and Security” → “Backup and Restore (Windows 11)”
• Select “Set up backup” under the “Backup” section
• If asked, enter your admin passcode
• Select “Backup Drive” → click “Next“
• Select “Let Windows Choose” → click “Next” (this will back up user-associated files — Desktop files, Libraries, and default Windows 11 folders)
• Click “Save settings and run backup“.

The backup process via File History requires you to connect an external storage device to your computer.

• Connect the external hard drive to your computer
• Navigate to “System” → “Storage” → “Advanced storage settings” → “Backup options“
• Select “Add a drive” (under “Backup using File History“)
• Toggle the “On” switch under “Automatically back up my files“
• Choose “More options” to configure File History specifics

The options include how often to back up files via the File History feature, which files to back up, and the retention rate of saved backups.

“Back up my files” option

By default, File History will back up your data every hour. You can change the setting in the interval from 10 minutes to 24 hours.

“Keep my backups” option

By default, File History will keep backups forever. You can change the setting in the interval from one month to two years.

“Back up these folders” option

You can inspect the complete list of default backup folders for File History. Then, you can add more options to the backup via the “Add Folder” option. You can also delete options from the backup list via the “Delete” option.

• When done with configuring the backup scheme, you can save the Windows settings and exit the menu → click “Back up now”

File History will now back up your data following your chosen schedule as long as the external hard drive is connected to your computer.

To restore files and folders via this method, follow the steps below:

• Navigate to the “Backup and Restore” menu
• Click “Restore my files” under “Back up or restore your files“
• Click “Browse for folders” → choose a folder → click “Add folder“

Repeat the above step until all folders under “Browse the backup for folders or drives” are added and appear on the “Restore files” list.

• Click “Next” under “Restore files” → click “Restore” to initiate data restoration

• Click “Restore my files” under “Back up or restore your files“
• Click the “Search” button → search for files and folders → select the ones you wish to restore → click “OK” (repeat the step, if needed)
• Click “Next” under “Restore files” → click “Restore” to recover the chosen files

To restore files and folders via File History, follow these steps:

• On the “File History” screen, click “Restore personal files” (from the options on the left)
• Choose a backup and click on the green “Restore” icon to initiate the recovery.

• Open “File Explorer” → navigate to the file → right-click on it → click “Properties“
• Switch to the “Previous Versions” tab → select a version → click “Restore“

If you’ve initiated an image backup via Backup and Restore, you will only be able to restore it upon reinstalling your Windows. As the feature creates a complete image of your Windows 11 contents, you need to restore it as such.

To kick off the process, you’ll need a bootable Windows 11 drive — either a USB or a DVD — and ensure that your external hard drive (where your backup resides) is connected to the PC. Next, you’ll need to restart your computer and enter the Boot menu. Check your laptop or PC’s motherboard manufacturer’s site for the Boot menu key combo (so you can enter the Boot menu).

Once you’ve booted the Windows 11 installer, follow the steps below to recover your backup:

• Make sure you’ve selected the proper language, keyboard layout, and time and currency format → click “Next“
• Select “Repair your computer” (the option is towards the bottom of the menu)
• Select “Troubleshoot” → select “System Image Recovery“
• On the Restore tool screen, you’ll see the external hard drive backup be automatically selected → click “Next“
• The following screen shouldn’t prompt for any changes made by you → click “Next“
• Click “Finish” to begin data recovery → click “Yes” to confirm.

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