This tutorial will show you how to import photos and videos from connected devices using the Photos app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
You can import photos and videos you have stored on a camera’s SD card, a USB drive, a phone, or on another device.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/see-all-your-photos-c0c6422f-d4cb-2e3d-eb65-7069071b2f9b
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/import-photos-and-videos-from-phone-to-pc-198f2301-e9a7-c734-5f39-a8946a5ebc99
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to customize a widget on the widgets board and Lock screen for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. So say goodbye to constantly switching between apps and devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you care about without losing focus on your most important tasks.
Your widgets...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Click to Do feature for your account, specific users, or all users on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
Click to Do (preview) helps you get things done faster by identifying text and images on your screen that you can take actions with. Click to Do analyzes what's on screen and then you can choose the text or image you want to take action on.
The analysis of this screenshot is always performed locally on your device. Analysis only begins after you actively engage with Click to Do and ends when you exit Click to Do. Click to Do only identifies text and images, not the content of those text or images. It does not analyze any content in, for example, minimized applications that are not on...
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.
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This tutorial will show you how to export (save) a screen recording as a GIF with the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11.
Starting with the Snipping Tool app version 11.2505.21.0 for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is adding GIF export for screen recordings – designed to boost your productivity and turn quick captures into shareable moments.
Reference:
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2025/06/19/gif-export-in-snipping-tool-begins-rolling-out-to-windows-insiders/
Here's How:
1 Open the Snipping Tool app from the Start Menu, or press the Win + Shift + Skeys.
2 Record a video of an area on your screen you want included in the GIF...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the delay of running startup apps at Windows startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
You can have any app, shortcut, folder, drive, file, script, etc.. items automatically open or run at startup.
By default, Windows will run the items in your Startup folder (shell:startup) after about a 10 second delay at Windows startup when you sign in to your account. This was done to help improve the performance of Windows startup. If you have a fast computer, then you may wish to disable this startup delay to have your startup items run as soon as you sign-in instead of delayed.
Here's How:
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This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the Microsoft Store cache for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility.
If you are having issues with installing or updating apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows, it may be caused by an issue with the Microsoft Store cache.
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This tutorial will show you how to adjust lighting sources, target, color, and intensity for images with Relight in Photos app on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
Starting with Microsoft Photos app version 2025.11060.5006.0, the Relight feature is now rolling out on Windows 11 across all Insider channels.
The new Relight feature lets you take control of lighting like never before. You can position up to three light sources, set the light color, and set the focus point where all lights automatically point...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off getting recommendation notifications for updates about the latest Copilot features for your account in Windows 11.
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync settings.
3 While in full view, click/tap on the Account button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Notifications, turn on (default) or off Recommendations for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 Click/tap on the Back arrow button to exit Copilot settings.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
This tutorial will show you how to change Copilot to always all or ask every time to switch tasks for your account in Windows 11.
You can set the Copilot app to Always allow or Ask every time to clear any unsent messages and switch tasks when opening Copilot from a notification or other app.
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync settings.
3 While in full view, click/tap on the Account button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Permission settings, select Always allow or Ask every time (default) in the Switch tasks drop menu for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 Click/tap on the Back arrow button to exit Copilot settings.
That's...
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...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Text Formatting toolbar in Notepad for your account in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2504.52.0 and higher to Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is beginning to roll out lightweight formatting in Notepad, providing additional flexibility in how you structure content across your files. The experience supports Markdown style input and files for users who prefer to work directly with the lightweight markup language. To get started, use the new formatting toolbar to apply formatting as you...
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