This tutorial will show you how to add (show) or remove (hide) the "Processor performance boost mode" power plan setting under "Processor power management" in Power Options for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Processor performance boost mode allows you to specify how processors select a target frequency when allowed to select above maximum frequency by current operating conditions.
Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Turbo CORE technologies are features that allow processors to achieve additional performance when it is most useful (that is, at high system loads).
You can select to use an available "Processor performance boost mode" setting below for when "On battery" and "Plugged in":
Disabled = Don't select target frequencies above...
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Customize Context Menu in File Explorer on Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to customize what appears in the context menu in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.- Brink
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Cloud Rebuild Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Cloud rebuild to perform a full clean reinstall of Windows 11 without USB media, without a custom image, and without depending on the health of the currently installed OS.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Point-in-time Restore in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the point-in-time restore feature in Windows 11.- Brink
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Transfer Files and Settings to New Windows 11 PC using Windows Backup app
This tutorial will show you how to transfer your files, settings, and preferences from your previous (old) Windows 10/11 PC to your new Windows 11 PC during Windows Setup.- Brink
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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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Enable or Disable Hidden Feature Flags in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hidden experimental feature flags 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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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 perform a repair of Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
If you can't open Microsoft Edge, or if it opens briefly and then closes, or opens but stops working, then you could try repairing Microsoft Edge to fix it.
Repairing Microsoft Edge requires an internet connection and will reinstall the browser. Your browser data and settings will...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using the Microsoft Edge Secure Network built-in VPN service to protect your browsing for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
Microsoft Edge helps keep you safe online. However, the networks you join may not be adequately secure. Microsoft Edge Secure Network can help you protect your device and sensitive data as you...
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the preview pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
The preview pane in File Explorer shows you the contents of a file, such as image or text files, without having to open it with an app.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8116 (24H2) and build 26200.8116 (25H2), and build 2800.1896 (26H1), Microsoft improved reliability of unblocking files downloaded from the internet in order to preview them in File Explorer.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26340.9233 (Experimental 26H2) and build 28120.2760 (Experimental 26H1) for Insiders, PDF and non-HTML files downloaded from the web can now be previewed automatically in the preview pane.
Setting the preview pane to show or hide in...
This tutorial will show you how to enter and exit Xbox mode for full screen gaming for your account on Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Xbox mode is a console inspired, dedicated gaming experience that gives players a controller-optimized way to navigate and play on Windows. When using Xbox mode, Windows will start your gaming home app to use as a launcher for your games and apps and games will be run full screen.
Once you’ve entered Xbox mode, you’ll see the Xbox home screen and can access your games, including Xbox, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and your...
This tutorial will show you how to start vertical scrolling with a single-finder near the left or right side of the touchpad for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8376 (Experimental) for Insiders, Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can disable or change single-finger scrolling. You can perform a vertical scroll with a...
This tutorial will show you how to change default percentage of keyboard backlight brightness is applied when the system is in Energy Saver mode for all users in Windows 11.
Windows 11 supports automatically dimming the keyboard backlight when Energy Saver mode is enabled.
When Lower keyboard brightness when using energy saver is turned on, it applies a 70% multiplier by default to the keyboard backlight brightness when Energy Saver is enabled.
You can change the percentage multiplier to be applied to the keyboard backlight brightness level when the system is in Energy Saver mode, on a scale from 0 (no brightness) to 100 (no dimming).
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically dim keyboard backlight when in Energy Saver mode for all users in Windows 11.
Windows 11 supports automatically dimming the keyboard backlight when Energy Saver mode is enabled.
By default, this feature applies a 70% multiplier to the keyboard backlight brightness when Energy Saver is enabled.
You can change the percentage multiplier to be applied to the keyboard backlight brightness level when the system is in Energy Saver mode, on a scale from 0 (no brightness) to 100 (no dimming).
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/keyboard-backlight-implementation-guide#dimming-in-energy-saver-mode...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off change keyboard brightness automatically when lighting changes for all users in Windows 11.
In devices such as laptops that contain both a keyboard backlight and an Ambient light sensor, Windows supports automatic adjustment of keyboard backlight brightness. This feature is also supported for external keyboards when they are attached to devices with ambient light sensors.
Keyboard Backlight Autobrightness is distinct from Adaptive brightness for displays, but conceptually similar in its implementation.
If an input button is pressed while Keyboard Backlight Autobrightness is enabled, a temporary manual override of the autobrightness algorithm will be initiated. Once activated, the...
This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have requested passkey creation, usage, and enumeration in the last 7 days for your account in Windows 11.
Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient.
You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and stored with Windows...
This tutorial will show you how to back up and restore all 3rd party device drivers on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
If you clean install Windows, you will need to install drivers for each device in the system. Some of these device drivers may no longer be available from the manufacturer, or you misplaced a backup of the driver installation file from the manufacturer.
It would be a good idea to back up your device drivers before doing a clean install to make it easy to restore any of these drivers as needed afterwards.
You must be signed in as an administrator to backup and restore drivers.
Option One: Back Up All Device Drivers using DISM Command
Option Two: Back Up All Device Drivers using pnputil Command
Option Three...
This tutorial will show you how to remove a included folder or drive from a library for your account in Windows 11.
Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored.
In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they...
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