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Enable or Disable Notifications when OneDrive Syncing is Paused in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable notifications when OneDrive syncing is paused automatically for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. If you use OneDrive...
Apps
Add or Remove Drive Space Indicator Bar in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the drive space indicator bar for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The drive space indicator bar gives you a visual display of available free space for each drive shown on This PC in File Explorer. The drive space indicator bar is blue until free space gets below 10%, then the bar turns red to help let you know the drive is low on free space. If wanted, you can remove the drive space indicator bar to no longer show on drive tiles. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the drive space indicator bar for all drives. The drive space indicator bar will only show while using either the Tiles or Content layout view in This PC. EXAMPLE: Add and remove drive...
Personalization
Send Message to User in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to send a message to a user on the same Windows 11 PC. If a user is still currently signed in to Windows 11, then you can send them a message if wanted. The message will appear as a pop-up the next time the user signs back in. You must be signed in as an administrator to send a message to another user. EXAMPLE: Message sent to user Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap on the Users tab in Task Manager. (see screenshot below step 3) 3 Right click on the signed in user (ex: "Brink2") you want, and click/tap on Send message. (see screenshot below) 4 Type a message you want to send, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below) 5 You can now close Task Manager if you...
Accounts
Change DLNA Media Server Name in Windows 10 and Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the name of your media library for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11 used as the media server name on allowed devices. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, your media library name will automatically show as a media server in File Explorer > This PC on all devices you allowed to share you media library with. If you have a local account, your media library name will be the same as your account...
Network and Internet
Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to completely uninstall the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup. You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall WSL. Here's How: 1 Open the Start menu :win:. 2 Click/tap on the All apps button. (see screenshot below) 3 Perform the following steps to uninstall all installed Linux distros: (see screenshots below) You can open File Explorer (Win+E), and click/tap on Linux in the navigation pane to see all your...
Virtualization
Find Old Previous Computer Name in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to find the old previous computer name in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The computer name makes it easier to identify your device. For example, if you use multiple computers with your Microsoft account devices. PCs on a network need unique names so they can identify and communicate with each other. If two PCs have the same name on the same network, it creates a conflict for network communications. Most PCs come with default names, but you can change the computer name. If the computer name is changed, Windows will save the last old previous computer name in the registry for reference. Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). 2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see...
System
Add SFC /SCANNOW Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add a SFC SCANNOW desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. System File Checker (SFC) is a tool built into Windows that will check for system file corruption. The SFC /SCANNOW command scans and verifies the integrity of all protected system files and replaces missing or corrupted versions with correct versions when possible. If this command discovers that a protected file has been overwritten, it retrieves the correct version of the file from the Windows image component store, and then replaces the missing or corrupted file. You must be signed in as an administrator to add and remove the "SFC /SCANNOW" context menu. You must be signed in as an administrator to run the SFC...
System
Add WinSxS Component Store Cleanup Context Menu in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add a Component Store Cleanup desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The WinSxS folder is located in the Windows folder, for example C:\Windows\WinSxS. It’s the location for Windows Component Store files. The Windows Component Store is used to support the functions needed for the customization and updating of Windows. Here are some examples of how the Windows Component Store files are used: Using Windows Update to install new component versions. This keeps systems secure and up-to-date. Enabling or disabling Windows features. Adding roles or features using Server Manager. Moving systems between different Windows Editions. System recovery from corruption or boot failures...
System
Take Screenshot in Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to take a screenshot in Windows Mixed Reality on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Windows Mixed Reality is the first spatial operating system. Instead of using a flat screen and a 2D interface, it uses our instinctual ability to navigate three-dimensional space. Every place has a purpose, and content has context. Just as your PC starts at the desktop interface and your phone begins with a home screen, Windows Mixed Reality starts at the Mixed Reality home. It's an environment that you can navigate and personalize to make your own. It's the canvas for the thousands of apps available in the Microsoft Store or SteamVR. You can multitask with these apps like never before--in 3D where space is almost...
Mixed Reality
Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show notifications in the notification center for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display. If you like, you can turn on or off showing notifications from specific apps and other senders in the notification center. Option One: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Show Notifications in Notification Center in Registry Editor EXAMPLE: Notifications in notification center Turn On or...
System
Uninstall Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall Windows Mixed Reality for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Mixed Reality is the first spatial operating system. Instead of using a flat screen and a 2D interface, it uses our instinctual ability to navigate three-dimensional space. Every place has a purpose, and content has context. Just as your PC starts at the desktop interface and your phone begins with a home screen, Windows Mixed Reality starts at the Mixed Reality home. It's an environment that you can navigate and personalize to make your own. It's the canvas for the thousands of apps available in the Microsoft Store or SteamVR. You can multitask with these apps like never before--in 3D where space is almost...
Mixed Reality
Install and Set up Windows Mixed Reality in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to install and set up Windows Mixed Reality for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows Mixed Reality is the first spatial operating system. Instead of using a flat screen and a 2D interface, it uses our instinctual ability to navigate three-dimensional space. Every place has a purpose, and content has context. Just as your PC starts at the desktop interface and your phone begins with a home screen, Windows Mixed Reality starts at the Mixed Reality home. It's an environment that you can navigate and personalize to make your own. It's the canvas for the thousands of apps available in the Microsoft Store or SteamVR. You can multitask with these apps like never before--in 3D where space is almost...
Mixed Reality

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