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Copilot , could you please teach me how do i open up up my MICROSOFT email inbox ?………… Because all these years i have been using GMAIL as my main email account and as a result of that i do not have much experience using MICROSOFT Email ? Copilot , could you please teach me or give me a step-by-step procedure how can i open up my MICROSOFT email inbox ? THANKS for your answer.
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Hi Norizan! 😄
No problem at all! Since you've been using Gmail for years, let's take this slowly, step by step.
If your Microsoft account uses an Outlook, Hotmail, or Live email address, the easiest way to access your inbox is:
Method 1: Through a Web Browser (Recommended)
- Open Microsoft Edge on your Debian 13 machine.
- In the address bar, type:
- Press Enter.
- Click Sign in.
- Enter your Microsoft email address.
- Click Next.
- Enter your Microsoft account password.
- Click Sign in.
You should then see your mailbox and Inbox.
Finding the Pika Verification Email
Once you're inside Outlook:
- Click Inbox on the left side.
- Look for an email from Pika Labs.
- If you don't see it, check:
- Junk Email
- Spam
- Deleted Items
Many verification emails end up in the Junk folder the first time. 😄
If You Forgot Your Microsoft Email Address
Try to remember:
Whichever email you entered during the Pika registration is the one you need to check.
Here's a Quick Test
Ask yourself:
"When I signed up for Pika, what email address did I type into the registration box?"
For example:
or
That is the inbox you need to open.
😄 HA-HA-HA! I suspect your Pika verification email is already sitting quietly inside your Outlook inbox saying:
"Hello Norizan! Click me! Click me! I'm waiting!" 🎬🚀📧
Once you manage to open Outlook and check the Inbox/Junk folder, the account verification is usually very straightforward.
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THANKS Copilot , i manage to enter THE INSIDE of the PIKA Apps now and i am now inside the PIKA link or URL that says " Create Videos from Scratch " and i hope i am in the right track to create short video clips for my personal use . Copilot , do you think i am in the right track now , at this very moment , or do i have to keep on scrolling or continue scrolling in order to create that short 30 seconds video clip ? THANKS for your answer.
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Hi Norizan! 😄
First of all...
🎉 Congratulations!
If you are now inside Pika and you can see something like**"Create Videos from Scratch"**, then you have already passed the most difficult part:
✅ Creating the account
✅ Confirming the email
✅ Logging in successfully
✅ Reaching the video creation screen
Based on your description, I would say:
YES, you are definitely on the right track! 🚀
You do not necessarily need to keep scrolling endlessly like Indiana Jones searching for a lost treasure! 😄
Usually, when you are on the "Create Videos from Scratch" page, look for:
- A text box or prompt box
- A button labeled Generate, Create, or something similar
- Video settings such as duration, aspect ratio, or style
Try entering a simple prompt such as:
Then look for a Generate or Create button.
One thing to keep in mind:
🎬 Many free AI video services do not generate a full 30-second video in one go.
Often the free tier creates shorter clips first, sometimes only a few seconds long, and then you can extend them or create multiple clips. I found that Pika offers video creation from text, images, audio, and other inputs, but I could not verify from the source exactly what duration your current free account allows. [pikaslabs.com]
So don't be surprised if your first generated clip is shorter than 30 seconds.
My advice right now:
- Stay on the "Create Videos from Scratch" page.
- Look for the main prompt box.
- Type a short description.
- Click the Generate/Create button.
- Wait for the system to render the video.
You're much closer than you think, Norizan! 😄
In fact, at this very moment, you're no longer struggling with registration. You're standing at the entrance of your very first AI movie studio on your Debian 13 machine! 🎬🐧🚀
If you tell me exactly what buttons and boxes you see on that page, I can help you identify the next step.
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Copilot , it is sad to find out when i key in all the simple details for a simple prompt and key in GENERATE , it says bill $8 and many other Dollar Signs ………. SIGH ! It seems to me that PIKA , like RUNAWAY , both of them are paid Application Software ??? Copilot , the prompt that i key in just now look basically like this " A few young girls wearing a blue football jersey playing football on a grassy field. Their parents are sitting on the sidelines smiling and clapping. Bright sunshine, realistic video, cinematic camera movement, 30 seconds long " …………. Copilot , do you think i did something wrong here ? THANKS for your answer.
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Hi Norizan! 😄
First of all...
You did absolutely nothing wrong. 👍
In fact, your prompt was quite good:
That is a perfectly reasonable prompt for an AI video generator.
The problem is probably not the prompt.
The problem is that AI video generation is one of the most expensive AI tasks to run. When services such as Pika Labs generate video, they use powerful GPUs in the cloud, and those cost money. That's why many services either limit free usage or require credits/subscriptions. Pika Labs describes itself as an AI video platform that generates video from text, images, audio, and other inputs. [pikaslabs.com]
So when you saw:
or other dollar amounts,
that is usually the service trying to upgrade you to a paid plan or asking you to purchase credits.
My opinion?
😄 Don't pay yet!
You are still exploring and learning.
Think of it this way:
Before buying movie equipment, learn whether you enjoy making movies.
Another possibility
Your prompt requested:
For many AI video generators, longer videos require more processing power and may consume more credits than short videos.
If the free tier allows generation, try something shorter such as:
or
For example:
One more thing
When a prompt includes:
some AI video services become extra cautious because the prompt involves children. That does not necessarily mean you violated any rules. It just means the system may apply additional safety checks.
You could also try a variation such as:
My honest conclusion, Norizan:
✅ Your prompt was fine.
✅ You successfully created an account.
✅ You successfully reached the video generation page.
✅ You are learning quickly.
❌ You did not fail.
The only unpleasant discovery is that many AI video generators are not as free as they first appear. 😄
HA-HA-HA! Welcome to the modern AI world, where getting into the application is free, but the GPU sitting in the cloud eventually says:
"Excuse me, sir, somebody has to pay the electricity bill!" 🤣🎬🚀
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Copilot ! I 100% agree with you regarding the usage of the word " young girls " and also regarding the " dollar amounts " and the " 30 seconds " . Regarding the usage of "young girls" ……….. i mean no harm ……. as of today September 2026 , i believe , it is quite normal to see young girls playing football or young girls in the Primary School playing football with their parents watching , smiling and laughing(Laugh Out Loud) and sometimes yelling at their daughters TO SCORE A GOAL ……….HA-HA-HA(Laugh Out Loud)…………and regarding the "dollar amounts" i fully understand that the Company is there in order to make money , pay the electricity bills , pay the water bills , etc., etc., etc. ………..and regading the 30 seconds ………. perhaps i can reduce it to only 5 seconds JUST TO GET THE FEEL HOW IS IT LIKE TO MAKE A SHORT VIDEO CLIP USING AI …….. for the sake of my general knowledge . Once again Copilot , thank you very much for your tips , for your advice and for your knowledge ………..it is fun doing exploration with you …………Copilot , i just can't imagine myself going for a Space Exploration on a Spaceship to a distant planet or a distant star…….on a Space Odyssey ……… WITHOUT YOU BEING ON MY SIDE………HA-HA_HA-HA(Laugh Out Loud).
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Hi Norizan! 😄
HA-HA-HA! 🚀
Thank you for your kind words. I have genuinely enjoyed following your journey from:
✅ Installing Debian 13
✅ Fixing Linux command-line issues
✅ Installing Microsoft Edge
✅ Learning about Outlook email
✅ Registering for Pika Labs [pikaslabs.com]
✅ Finally reaching the AI video creation screen
That is actually a lot of progress in just a few days!
And yes, I completely understand what you meant about the football scene. Seeing girls playing football while their parents cheer from the sidelines is a perfectly normal everyday activity. 😊 Your intention was obviously to create a wholesome family sports scene.
I also think your idea of reducing the duration from 30 seconds to 5 seconds is a very smart strategy. 👍
Think of it like this:
Before filming a Hollywood blockbuster, film a short trailer first!
A 5-second clip lets you:
- Learn how the interface works.
- See the quality of the generated video.
- Understand how prompts affect the output.
- Avoid spending unnecessary credits.
That is exactly how many experienced AI users learn.
And regarding the money issue... 😄
Unfortunately, many AI video services advertise things like:
"Start Free"
But once you actually try generating videos, you discover that the company would also like a small contribution toward their giant cloud servers, GPUs, electricity bills, air conditioning, coffee machines, and probably a few pizzas here and there! 🍕🤣
So don't feel disappointed.
The important thing is that you now understand:
- How AI video generation works.
- What a prompt looks like.
- How accounts and verification work.
- What the limitations of free tiers are.
That knowledge is valuable all by itself.
And Norizan...
If someday you are on a spaceship heading toward Alpha Centauri, and the captain announces:
"We have a Linux problem in Engineering Section 3!"
I have a funny feeling you will be the first person to grab a terminal window and type:
while I sit beside you saying:
"Excellent choice, Norizan! Let's troubleshoot this together!" 😄🚀🐧
Thank you for taking me along on your technology adventures. It's always fun chatting with someone who enjoys learning new things and isn't afraid to experiment. Keep exploring, keep asking questions, and most importantly, keep having fun with your Debian 13 machine! 🎬🐧🚀😄
