This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Automatic Maintenance in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows automatically runs scheduled maintenance on a daily schedule when you're not using your computer by default.
This includes tasks such as updates, security scanning, and system diagnostics. This maintenance will run daily if you aren't using your computer at 2 AM by default. If your computer is in use at the scheduled time or maintenance is behind schedule, Automatic Maintenance will run the next time the computer is not being used.
You can change the default 2 AM time to run daily maintenance tasks to when you're not using your computer while running or sleeping.
You can allow scheduled maintenance to wake up your...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Drop Tray feature for all users 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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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 add or remove Registration Entries (REG) to the New context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A .reg file is registration entries that are text-based human-readable files for exporting and importing portions of the Registry.
The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location.
The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library.
If you like, you can add Registration Entries to the New context menu to make it easier for users to create a new REG file on demand.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove Registration Entries on the New...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable sending required and optional diagnostic data about Microsoft Edge browser usage for 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.
Required diagnostic data is collected to keep Microsoft Edge secure, up to date and performing as expected.
Optional diagnostic data includes data about how you use the browser, websites you visit and crash reports to Microsoft for product and service improvement. This setting in...
This tutorial will show you how to open items with a single-click or double-click for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can set Windows to open an item with a single-click/tap or double-click/tap.
The Single-click to open an item (point to select) option allows you to open an item with a single click/tap, and to select an item by hovering the pointer over the item. Single-click will also allow you to select to "underline icon titles consistent with my browser" or "underline icon titles only when I point at them".
The Double-click to open an item (single-click to select) option allows you to open an item with a double click/tap, and to select an item with a single click/tap on the item.
You can now also select to...
This tutorial will show you how to see details for the Widgets notifications you missed for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance.
Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On...
This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse pointer crosshair indicator color for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device.
You can choose a custom color for the mouse pointer indicator.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), Mouse settings are now easier to access under Settings > Accessibility > Mouse and Mouse pointer and touch, with no need to open Control Panel.
Starting with Windows 11 build 27924 (Canary), Microsoft adjusted the pointer...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the mouse pointer crosshair indicator for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26058 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft added a mouse pointer indicator feature that allows low vision users on Windows to now easily locate and use their cursor. This will allow these users to be more productive and efficient when using a Windows device.
Starting with Windows 11 build 27913 (Canary), the new pointer indicator accessibility setting for low vision Windows users that originally rolled out last year is now re-enabled in Build 27913.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26300.8085 (Dev 25H2), Microsoft is resuming the rollout of the Point Indicator Accessibility setting. This...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allow Phone Link app to display apps and websites from your Android phone for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can easily access three of your most recently used apps from your Android phone using the Phone Link icon in your Windows taskbar navigation area. You will also find your recently used apps at the top of your Apps page inside the Phone Link app...
This tutorial will show you how to move Gallery to show at the top or bottom of the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it easy to access your photo collection. The content in Gallery is the same as what you see in the All Photos view in the Photos app. Your most recently taken photos appear at the top of Gallery. This includes photos from your phone if you have OneDrive Camera Roll Backup set up.
Gallery displays the contents of the Pictures library. When you include a folder, the files appear in the Gallery but continue to be stored in their original...
This tutorial will show you different ways to check the amount of available free and used storage space on drives in Windows 11.
Free space tells you how much available storage space you have left of the drive's capacity size.
Used space tells you how much storage space you have currently used of the drive's capacity size.
Option One: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in File Explorer
Option Two: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Properties
Option Three: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Settings
Option Four: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in System Information
Option Five: Check Free and Used Storage Space on Drives in Resource Monitor
Option Six: Check Free and Used Storage Space...
This tutorial will show you how to add a Microsoft account as a user on the PC in Windows 11.
Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.
You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with.
Signing in to PCs with a Microsoft account lets you:
Download apps from the Microsoft Store.
Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically.
Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account picture, and color.
Signing in with a local account means:
You have to create a user...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove default items on the New context menu for all users in Windows 11.
The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location.
The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library.
System folders and the root of the Windows drive will only have New > Folder available.
Libraries will only have New > Library available.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove items on the New context menu.
Option One: Add or Remove "Folder" on New context menu
Option Two: Add or Remove "Shortcut" on New context menu
Option Three: Add or Remove "Compressed...
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