This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off autoSwitch for Wi-Fi networks set to connect automatically when in range on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network.
If you turn on connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network, Windows will automatically connect to this Wi-Fi network when in range based on priority order.
The autoSwitch parameter controls the roaming behavior of an auto-connected Wi-Fi network when a more preferred connect automatically Wi-Fi...
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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 set up a single app kiosk in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.
A single-app kiosk uses the Assigned Access feature to run a single app above the lock screen. When the kiosk account signs in, the app is launched automatically. The person using the kiosk cannot do anything on the device outside of the kiosk app.
If the kiosk app is closed, it will automatically restart.
When you are in kiosk mode, you can press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys to exit kiosk mode.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/kiosk-methods
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/kiosk-prepare
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/kiosk-single-app...
This tutorial will show you how to check and monitor the current GPU temperature from within Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If you have a graphics card or dedicated graphics, you can check and monitor the GPU temperature in Celsius from Task Manager.
Checking your GPU temperature can be handy to make sure the GPU is within nominal ranges (65C to 85C OR 149F to 186F) and not overheating.
Integrated graphics is not supported.
Here's How:
1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc).
2 Click/tap on the Performance tab. (see screenshots below)
3 Click/tap on the GPU # (ex: "GPU 1") for your graphics card or dedicated graphics.
4 You will now see the current GPU Temperature.
Task Manager will automatically update the GPU Temperature based on...
This tutorial will show you how to temporarily mount a folder as a virtual drive with a drive letter for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you mount a folder as virtual drive, you will be able to access the folder from the virtual drive. The contents of the folder will still physically be located in the folder. Anything you save into the virtual drive will actually be saved to the folder's location.
Virtual drives from mounted folders are not persistent and only available during the current user session. If you sign out, restart the computer, or shut down the computer, all current virtual drives will be removed (unmounted) by default.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you different ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11.
File Explorer ("C:\Windows\explorer.exe") in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-and-open-file-explorer-ef370130-1cca-9dc5-e0df-2f7416fe1cb1
Option One: Open File Explorer using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Open File Explorer from Taskbar
Option Three: Open File Explorer from Win+X Quick Link Menu
Option Four: Open File Explorer from Start Menu
Option Five: Open File Explorer from Search
Option Six: Open File Explorer from Run
Option Seven: Open File Explorer from Task Manager
Option Eight: Open File Explorer using Command
EXAMPLE: File Explorer
Open File...
This tutorial will show you how to manually create a restore point in Windows 11.
Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time.
System Restore monitors system changes and saves the system state as a restore point. If a system problem develops as a result of a system change, the user can return the system to a previous state using the data from a restore point.
Restore points are created to let users select a previous system state. Each restore point contains the required information to restore the system to the selected state. Restore points are created before key changes are made to...
This tutorial will show you how to test a microphone to hear how recorded audio will sound in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you can test your microphone to see the result percentage of total input volume.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Dev and Canary), you can now choose either a Default or Communications test mode for audio processing to hear how recorded audio will sound.
Here's How:
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 the Advanced section, click/tap on All sound devices. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Input devices, click/tap on the microphone (ex: "Logitech BRIO") you want to test. (see...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) for all users in Windows 11.
Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions.
Some Windows 11 PCs can automatically adjust the screen brightness and contrast based on content that’s displayed on your built-in screen. For example, if you’re watching a video that has a dark scene, followed by a brighter scene (for example, one that shows a bright sunny day), the brightness and contrast may change. This is normal.
Content adaptive brightness control (CABC) provides ideal brightness and contrast levels, while saving power and providing longer battery life at the same time. If these sudden...
This tutorial will show you how to change the network adapter interface connection priority order in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network.
A metric is a value that's assigned to an IP route for a particular network adapter interface. It identifies the cost that's associated with using that route. Windows uses the Automatic Metric feature by default to make connection decisions based on link speed of available Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and mobile broadband interfaces. The metric can also be manually configured to assign a specific metric.
The Automatic Metric feature is configured independently for...
This tutorial will show you how to change opening the new tab in the foreground or background when using Super Drag Drop in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Starting in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary, Beta, and Dev versions, you can enable the Super Drag and Drop feature that allows you to drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the same page to make it easier and faster to open the url in a new tab or search the text by Bing or default search engine in a new tab.
If you enable and turn on the Super Drag and Drop feature in Microsoft Edge, you can change the new tab open mode to either Open in foreground tab or Open in background tab (default).
Here's How:
1 Open Microsoft Edge.
2 Click/tap...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Super Drag Drop feature in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
By default in Microsoft Edge, you can drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the address bar or title bar to make the url open in a new tab or search the text by default search engine in a new tab.
Starting in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary, Beta, and Dev versions, you can enable the Super Drag and Drop feature that allows you to drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the same page to make it easier and faster to open the url in a new tab or search the text by Bing or default search engine in a new tab.
Option One: Turn On or Off Super Drag and Drop in...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable allowing site exceptions to bypass enhanced security mode in Microsoft Edge 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.
Microsoft Edge offers Enhance your security on the web, an optional browsing mode that provides an extra layer of protection when browsing the web and unfamiliar sites.
Enhanced security in Microsoft Edge helps safeguard against memory-related vulnerabilities by disabling just-in-time...
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