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Brink · Nov 7, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit with Paint" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2410.28.0, you can quickly edit an image with the Paint app directly from File Explorer or on the desktop by right-clicking on the image and select Edit with Paint. If you don't want this new Edit with Paint item in the context menu, it can be removed. Option One: Add or Remove "Edit with Paint" Context Menu...

Brink · Nov 23, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on home (personal) or managed (work or school) Copilot+ PCs. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2415 (Dev) and build 26100.3902 (RP) on Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PCs, you can try out the Recall (Preview) feature. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.2510 (Dev), Microsoft is expanding the preview of Recall to Windows Insiders on AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs. Recall is an optional feature for Windows 11. It is available by default for devices that aren’t managed by an organization or school. Recall was introduced earlier this year, with the ability to enable you to quickly find and jump back into what you have seen before on...

Brink · Jul 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-which-apps-run-automatically-at-startup-in-windows-9115d841-735e-488d-e749-9ba301d441e6 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473 You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable startup apps for all users, but not for only your account (current user). Option One: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Task Manager Option Two: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Settings Option Three: Enable...

Brink · Feb 11, 2026

This tutorial will show you how to restore the Windows Photo Viewer app to have available to select in Default apps and Open with for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Photo Viewer is a basic lightweight image viewer program that was included in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Windows Photo Viewer allows you to access the properties of an image, print the image, email the image, burn the image to disc, delete image, copy image, rotate image, manually scroll between previous and next images in a folder, and play a slide show of images from within a folder. Windows Photo Viewer was hidden and replaced by the more modern Photos app in Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. If you like, you can restore...

Brink · Oct 18, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable cross device Resume (aka: Hand Off) apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Resume (aka: Hand Off) allows you to start something in an app on one device (ex: Android phone) and continue on your PC. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), you can now seamlessly resume working on OneDrive files from your phone (iOS and Android) on your Windows 11 PC with a single click. With this feature, you will get a notification asking you if you want to pick up where you left off editing a OneDrive file like a Word doc that you last viewed or edited on your phone within a 5-minute time window preceding unlocking your PC. Here are some important details about how this feature...

Brink · Oct 1, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a program shortcut or executable file and click/tap on Properties to see a Compatibility tab. The Compatibility tab displays a list of settings that can be selected and applied to the app to resolve the most common issues affecting legacy applications. You can use compatibility mode to run the program using settings from an earlier version of Windows. You can try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked with) a specific version of Windows. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Compatibility tab from app properties. Option One...

Brink · Apr 24, 2026

This tutorial will show you how to stop or play Spotify audio during a focus session period for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. You can link your Spotify account to the Clock app to play audio from Spotify during focus sessions to help you focus. You can turn on or off Automatically start music when starting a focus session as wanted. You can also manually stop or play audio from your linked Spotify during a focus session period. Closing the Spotify app will also stop playing...

Brink · Jun 20, 2024

This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Experience Microsoft Copilot on Windows devices using the Copilot app! Copilot helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand. The Copilot app will be pinned to the taskbar by default. When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account. Copilot is...

Brink · Apr 23, 2026

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the time remaining on a focus period for Clock app focus sessions for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, the focus period will show a countdown ring and the time remaining by default. You can hide or show time remaining on the focus period. Option One: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Quick View Option Two: Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Full View...

Brink · Apr 23, 2026

This tutorial will show you how to switch between a quick view or full view of a focus session timer from the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity. When you start a focus session, a focus timer appears on the desktop. To use additional focus tools in the Clock app, expand the focus timer to get the full view of the Clock app. A focus timer in quick view is a small widget on your desktop that can be resized and moved. It will always stay on top of other windows...

Brink · Apr 21, 2026

This tutorial will show you how to set an alarm with the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. When you have an alarm set and turned on in the Clock app, you will see an alarm badge on the Clock taskbar icon by default. A set alarm will automatically turn off after its set time unless it's a repeatable alarm. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Alarms will sound even when the Clock app is closed. Alarms will sound only when your PC is awake...

Brink · Apr 21, 2026

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete an alarm in the Clock app for your account in Windows 11. The Clock app in Windows 11 includes an alarm feature you can set to play a sound with a notification at a repeatable day and time. You can also snooze the alarm if wanted. You can delete alarms you no longer need in the Clock app. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-alarms-and-timers-in-the-clock-app-in-windows-d7e4bddb-85f3-ef88-1ee6-f322d8dbc793 Here's How: 1 Open the Clock app. 2 Click/tap on Alarm in the left pane of the Clock app. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform an action you want to use below to delete an alarm: (see screenshots below) Select an alarm you want to delete, and...

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Apps Add or Remove "Edit with Paint" Context Menu in Windows 11

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Apps Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Windows 11

Apps Restore Windows Photo Viewer app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Resume App from Device and Continue on Windows 11 PC

Apps Add or Remove Compatibility tab in App Properties in Windows 11

Apps Stop or Play Audio from Spotify during Focus Sessions in Windows 11

Apps Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Apps Hide or Show Time Remaining on Focus Session Period in Windows 11

Apps Switch Between Quick View and Full View of Focus Session Timer in Windows 11

Apps Set Alarm with Clock app in Windows 11

Apps Delete Alarm in Clock app on Windows 11

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