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Brink · Sep 10, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to reset folder view settings to default for your account in Windows 11. You can change the folder view settings in Windows 11 to what you want for each separate folder. Folder view settings include the File Explorer window size, template, columns, column width, Group by, Sort by, and layout view of items in each folder, and the width size of the details, navigation, and preview pane in File Explorer. If needed or wanted, you can reset view settings back to default for all folders or only all folders of the same template type. Resetting view settings will restore the default view settings of the template used by each folder. Option One: Reset View Settings of All Folders using BAT file Option Two...

Brink · Sep 22, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the battery level percentage of your Bluetooth devices that support this feature in Windows 11. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your PC, such as a pen, mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc... You can check the battery level of your Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth devices that support this feature, the battery percentage will update whenever your PC and the device are connected. This feature can be handy to help see the battery level real status...

Brink · Aug 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable personalize advertising and experiences in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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 turn on or off Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity including history, usage, favorites, web content, and other browsing data to personalize Microsoft Edge and Microsoft services like ads, search, shopping and news.. If turned on, Microsoft Edge...

Brink · Aug 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off offline permissions in the Microsoft Store app to play games using offline mode for your account on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, you can prepare your Windows 10/11 device to allow you to play offline. Most games available in the Microsoft Store on your Windows device support offline play, but check the details of the game to make sure yours is supported by searching for your game at: https://www.xbox.com Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you’re offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase...

Brink · Aug 6, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off saving screenshots of sites you visit in Microsoft Edge to show an image on hover in history for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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 turn on or off to show image of site on hover in the History hub (Ctrl+H). When turned on, Microsoft Edge collects and saves images (thumbnails) for the sites you visit. This makes it easier to identify sites when you hover...

Brink · Feb 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off network discovery for private and public networks on your Windows 11 PC. Network Discovery is a network setting that affects whether your computer can see (find) other computers and devices on the same network and whether other computers and devices on the same network can see your computer. When network discovery is turned on, the device sends out signals over the network to search for other discoverable devices. This makes it convenient for you to share network resources among the devices connected to the network. There are three network discovery states: Discovery State Description On This state allows your computer to see other network computers and devices and allows people...

Brink · Aug 4, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually import browser data to Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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. When you first run Microsoft Edge, you have the option of importing browser data from any other browser you use. If you are signed in to Windows with a Microsoft account when you first run Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge will automatically sync your saved passwords along with your favorites, history...

Brink · Aug 3, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically start voice access before you sign in for all users 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. Voice access includes an interactive guide that explains how to complete common tasks using your voice. In addition to the interactive guide, you can access a complete list of commands by asking “what can I say?” when voice access is listening. You can also access the complete set of voice...

Brink · Sep 18, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to set up and turn on File History to back up files for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all folders...

Brink · Aug 3, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually reset sync data from Microsoft servers (cloud) for your Microsoft Edge browsing data 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. Signing into Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account will enable syncing your browsing data across all your devices signed-in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account. You can sync your browsing favorites, settings, personal info, passwords, history, open tabs, extensions, apps, collections...

Brink · Aug 2, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually re-sync your browsing data 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. Signing into Microsoft Edge with a Microsoft account will enable syncing your browsing data across all your devices signed-in to Microsoft Edge with the same Microsoft account. You can sync your browsing favorites, settings, personal info, passwords, history, open tabs, extensions, apps, collections, payments using...

Brink · Aug 1, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically clear browsing data on close 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. In Microsoft Edge, you can turn on or off the browsing data below to clear every time you close the browser. You can view and clear your Microsoft Edge browsing history stored on a single device, across all synced devices, and in the cloud. You may choose to clear your browsing...

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General Reset Folder View Settings to Default in Windows 11 File Explorer

Devices Check Battery Level of Bluetooth Devices in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

Gaming Enable or Disable Offline Permissions for Microsoft Store Games in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Save Screenshots of Sites for History in Microsoft Edge

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Network Discovery in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Import Browser Data to Microsoft Edge

Accessibility Turn On or Off Auto Start Voice Access before Sign in to Windows 11

Backup and Restore Set up File History in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Reset Sync Data from Microsoft Servers in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Manually Re-sync Browsing Data in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Clear Browsing Data on Close in Microsoft Edge

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