This tutorial will show you how to find what CPU or processor you have on a Windows 11 PC.
A processor or central processing unit (CPU), is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logic, controlling, and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
A multi-core processor is a computer processor integrated circuit with two or more separate processing units, called cores (aka: physical cores), which each read and execute program instructions, as if the computer had several processors.
Some CPUs can virtualize two cores for every one physical core that's available, a technique known as Hyper-Threading (aka: logical processors)...
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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
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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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
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Mouse ClickLock and change the ClickLockTime for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
ClickLock enables you to highlight or drag items without holding down the mouse button.
When ClickLock is turned on, you would briefly press the primary mouse button on an item until the click is "locked". You can now highlight or drag the item without having to hold down the mouse button. To release, you would press the primary mouse button again.
If needed, you can adjust how long (ClickLockTime) you need to hold down the mouse button before your click is "locked".
Option One: Turn On or Off Mouse ClickLock and Change ClickLockTime in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Mouse ClickLock in...
This tutorial will show you how to change what your pen shortcut button does when you single-click, double-click, or press and hold the shortcut button for your account in Windows 11.
You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu.
You can customize what your pen does when you single-click, double-click, or press and hold the pen's shortcut button.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), if your PC supports pen and inking, you can configure the shortcut button (usually at the tail of your pen) to open Click to Do with a single-click, with a double-click, or by press and hold. You can add Click to Do as one of the four apps in the pen menu on your PC. If all slots for...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable your integrated graphics (iGPU) in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Some motherboards will include onboard graphics or integrated graphics (iGPU) that uses a shared amount of system memory. The iGPU port is usually located on the back of the motherboard.
If you also have a graphics card (aka: discrete graphics), then you can choose custom graphics performance settings. This allows you to specify which GPU you prefer to use by default for specific Microsoft Store and Desktop apps. Preferences may provide better app performance or save battery life.
If you prefer to only use the graphics card, then you can disable the iGPU to free up memory, save power, and reduce heating.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off leave touchpad on when a mouse is connected for your account in Windows 11.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad and you like to use an external USB or Bluetooth mouse, you can set to automatically disable the touchpad when a mouse is connected and automatically enable the touchpad when the mouse is disconnected.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/touchpad-tuning-guidelines#leave-touchpad-on-when-a-mouse-is-connected
Option One: Turn On or Off Leave Touchpad On when Mouse Connected in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Leave Touchpad On when Mouse Connected using REG file
Turn On or Off...
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a driver for a device in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When a device is connected to your PC, Windows will usually automatically install drivers for it, or you may have to manually install the device's driver software.
Sometimes it might be necessary to uninstall a driver if it is causing issues, or you no longer need the driver after removing the device it's for.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/uninstalling-devices-and-driver-packages
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/using-device-manager-to-uninstall-devices-and-driver-packages
You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall a driver.
Option One...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable swipe from the left and/or right edge of the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11.
If your Windows 11 device has a touchscreen, you can swipe in from a screen edge to invoke a system UI below.
Swipe in from the right side edge of your screen to open the Notification Center (Win+N).
Swipe in from the left side edge of your screen to open Widgets (Win+W).
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), Microsoft has updated Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch to have a new section for touch screen edge gestures, where you can choose if you would like to disable the left or right screen edge touch gesture.
Starting with Windows 11 build...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) when available instead of Classic Audio for Bluetooth devices that support both for all users in Windows 11.
Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) is a new technology that allows audio streaming over Bluetooth Low Energy. Unlike Classic Audio, which uses Classic Bluetooth profiles such as A2DP or HFP, LE Audio uses modern Bluetooth profiles such as the Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP).
Bluetooth LE Audio provides numerous benefits over Bluetooth Classic Audio, including increased battery life and voice call quality. It also supports new capabilities that don't exist with Classic Audio, such as support for LE Audio hearing aids.
Bluetooth LE...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows protected print mode for all users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26016 (Canary) and build 26052.1100 (Dev), Microsoft has added Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP).
Windows protected print mode lets your PC exclusively print using the Windows modern print stack which is designed to work with Mopria certified printers only. With Mopria certified printers, users no longer must depend on third-party software installers as well as get additional security benefits. Print devices will “just work” resulting in a safe and streamlined installation and printing process.
By default, Windows protected print is not enabled and there are not any restrictions on the print...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the touch screen for all users in Windows 11.
A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens).
If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you may want to disable and enable it as needed.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the touch screen.
Option One: Enable or Disable Touch Screen in Device Manager
Option Two: Enable or Disable Touch Screen in PowerShell
Enable or Disable Touch Screen in Device Manager
1 Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)...
This tutorial will show you how to rename a microphone device in Windows 11.
A microphone is a sound input device used to listen to or record your voice.
If you don't like the default name given to the microphone or have more than one microphone with the same or similar name, you can easily rename it to any name you want to display for the device in Windows 11.
Option One: Rename Microphone in Settings
Option Two: Rename Microphone in Control Panel
Rename Microphone in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Sound on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Sound Settings
3 Under Advanced, click/tap on All sound devices. (see screenshot below)
Open "All sound devices"...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off USB selective suspend for a power plan in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
USB selective suspend is the ability to power down and later resume an idle USB device while the computer to which it is attached remains in the working state (S0). For energy-efficient operation—especially on mobile PCs—all USB devices and drivers should support selective suspend. Powering down a device when it is idle, but while the system remains in the S0 state, has the following significant advantages:
Selective suspend saves power.
Selective suspend can help reduce environmental factors such as thermal load and noise.
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