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Brink · Sep 23, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the language used by Voice Access for your account in Windows 11. Voice access is a new feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice. When you turn on voice access for the first time, you are prompted to download voice access language files to be used by on-device speech recognition. Voice access is currently available in English in the following dialects - English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand, English - Canada...

Brink · Sep 23, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to download and install speech pack languages for Voice Access for your account in Windows 11. Voice access is a new feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice. When you turn on voice access for the first time, you are prompted to download voice access language files to be used by on-device speech recognition. Voice access is currently available in English in the following dialects - English - US, English - UK, English - India, English - New Zealand...

Brink · Sep 17, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to blur the background of any image using the Photos app in Windows 11 and Windows 10. 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. Microsoft is introducing a new Background Blur option in the Photos app version 2023.11090.13001.0 to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, and in the Photos app version 2023.11090.20015.0 to Windows Insiders. The Photos app automatically finds the background in the photo, and with a single click, instantly highlights your subject and blurs out the background. You can...

Brink · Mar 30, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off text suggestions for your account in Windows 11. You can turn on text suggestions in Windows to quickly complete challenging words and continue working efficiently. As you type, suggestions appear above your cursor, and you can easily select the one you want. Words are predicted based upon your spelling; as you type more letters, new and more accurate suggestions appear. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/enable-text-suggestions-in-windows-0bf313ca-c992-4173-aa5f-8341d3953498#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Text Suggestions using REG file EXAMPLE: Text suggestions To insert a...

Brink · Sep 20, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change your device's friendly name to identify sharing to and from when it's discoverable using Nearby Sharing in Windows 11. Nearby sharing in Windows lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3374, Microsoft is introducing the ability to give your device a more friendly name (instead of computer name) to identify sharing to and from with nearby share. You must be signed in as an administrator to change the device friendly name for Nearby Sharing. Option One: Change Device Friendly Name for Nearby Sharing in Settings Option Two: Change Device Friendly Name for Nearby Sharing in Registry...

Brink · Sep 20, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to restore lost or deleted favorites in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. If you are signed in to Microsoft Edge with your Microsoft account and have the favorites sync setting turned on, you will be able to restore lost or accidentally deleted favorites in Microsoft Edge with the favorites recovery feature. You can only restore favorites that have been lost or deleted in the past 28 days...

Brink · Sep 19, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the favorites bar in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can keep track of the websites you visit frequently by adding them as favorites in Microsoft Edge. The favorites bar is a toolbar in Microsoft Edge that you can add your favorite websites you visit frequently on to make opening them faster and more convenient. The favorites bar will show only on new tabs by...

Brink · Oct 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to add and remove optional features for all users in Windows 11. You can add optional features in Windows 11 for extra functionality for your device. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-v2--capabilities?view=windows-11 You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove optional features and Windows features. Features listed in Optional Features vs Windows Features will be different, so you may need to check both for the feature(s) you want to add or remove. Option One: Add or Remove Optional Features in Settings Option Two: Add or Remove Windows Features in Windows Features Option Three: Add or Remove Optional Features using...

Brink · Apr 24, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to calibrate a Xbox Wireless Controller for your account on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. If you are having trouble (this could include joystick drift, awkward calibration, or controls not responding as expected) with your Xbox Wireless Controller connected to your PC, you can calibrate the controller to help get 100% accuracy again. Movement accuracy issues with a game controller can happen with wear and tear. Option One: Calibrate Xbox Wireless Controller Option Two: Reset Xbox Wireless Controller Calibration to Default Calibrate Xbox Wireless Controller 1 Connect the Xbox Wireless Controller you want to reset its calibration. 2 Open Game Controllers (joy.cpl) settings. 3 Select the game...

Brink · Sep 17, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to remove the background of any image using the Paint app 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 11.2306.30.0, Microsoft is introducing background removal to Windows Insiders in the Beta, Canary, Dev, and Release Preview Channels. With background removal, you can now remove the background of any image automatically in just one click leaving a smooth cutout of the subject. Background removal can detect the subject from the entire canvas...

Brink · Aug 24, 2021

This tutorial will show you a complete list of GUIDs from the CLSID key in the registry that can be used to create shortcuts to directly open items with in Windows 11. A CLSID is a globally unique identifier that identifies a COM class object. For more information about a CLSID key and the function of it's subkeys in the registry, then see CLSID Key (COM). You can press the Ctrl + F keys to search the table below. Opens CLSID key (GUID) shortcuts Add Network Location explorer "shell:::{D4480A50-BA28-11d1-8E75-00C04FA31A86}" Applications folder explorer "shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}" AutoPlay explorer "shell:::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915}" About (system) explorer...

Brink · Sep 17, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allow location override to use location from remote connection instead of this device for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Instead of using your device’s GPS or Wi-Fi signals for location, you can allow location override, which will let apps use the location of a remote device. For example, when using Remote Desktop, you can find local printers around your client device instead of near the server that’s hosting the virtual machine you’ve connected...

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Accessibility Install Voice Access Language in Windows 11

Apps Blur Background of Image in Photos app in Windows 11

Time and Language Enable or Disable Text Suggestions in Windows 11

System Change Device Friendly Name for Nearby Sharing in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Restore Deleted Favorites in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Add or Remove Favorites Bar in Microsoft Edge

System Add or Remove Optional Features in Windows 11

Gaming Calibrate Xbox Wireless Controller on Windows 11 PC

Apps Remove Background of Image in Paint app in Windows 11

General List of Windows 11 CLSID Key (GUID) Shortcuts

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Allow Location Override in Windows 11

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