This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off sync browsing data 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.
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...
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How to Perform a Point-in-time Restore of Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the point-in-time restore feature to restore your Windows 11 PC to the exact state it was at an earlier point in time.- Brink
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Enable or Disable "Show more options" context menu
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove "Show more options" on the context menu, or enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full classic context menu in Windows 11.- Brink
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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
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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 change the priority order of Dynamic Lighting apps to control ambient background lighting of devices for your account in Windows 11.
When connected, compatible devices will show up as cards along the top of the page. Select these cards to change individual device settings. Below these cards you can find global Dynamic Lighting settings, where changes affect all connected devices.
A Windows app can control HID LampArray devices when the app is in the foreground and when it's in the background (also known as ambient lighting).
You can customize your LampArray device experience (both foreground and background), letting them synchronize devices from different manufacturers, control brightness and...
This tutorial will show you how to choose color themes and effects for Dynamic Lighting devices for your account in Windows 11.
If you have Dynamic Lighting-compatible devices (such as LED-lit keyboards, mice, case lighting, or other devices), you can control them both individually or as a group through Windows Settings.
When connected, compatible devices will show up as cards along the top of the page. Select these cards to change individual device settings. Below these cards you can find global Dynamic Lighting settings, where changes affect all connected devices.
You can select colors and effects for your Dynamic Lighting devices.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), when no compatible...
This tutorial will show you how to change the LED brightness level of Dynamic Lighting RGB devices for your account in Windows 11.
If you have Dynamic Lighting-compatible devices (such as LED-lit keyboards, mice, case lighting, or other devices), you can control them both individually or as a group through Windows Settings.
When connected, compatible devices will show up as cards along the top of the page. Select these cards to change individual device settings. Below these cards you can find global Dynamic Lighting settings, where changes affect all connected devices.
You can set the LED brightness on your connected RGB devices in Dynamic Lighting settings.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off letting compatible apps in the foreground always control lighting for your account in Windows 11.
If you have Dynamic Lighting-compatible devices (such as LED-lit keyboards, mice, case lighting, or other devices), you can control them both individually or as a group through Windows Settings.
When connected, compatible devices will show up as cards along the top of the page. Select these cards to change individual device settings. Below these cards you can find global Dynamic Lighting settings, where changes affect all connected devices.
A Windows app can control HID LampArray devices when the app is in the foreground and when it's in the background (also known as ambient lighting)...
This tutorial will show you how to disable an app's uninstall entry in both "Settings > Apps > Installed Apps" and "Control Panel > Programs and Features" for your account or all users in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
You can disable the ability to uninstall an app in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and Control Panel > Programs and Features without removing the app's uninstall entry. This way the app is still listed, but its "Uninstall" option is disabled (grayed out).
You must be signed in as an administrator to disable uninstall entries for apps for all users.
This will only apply to uninstall entries for desktop apps/programs.
This does not apply to Microsoft Store apps.
Option One: Disable Uninstall Entries for App(s)
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove user tile on the Start menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The user tile (aka: "account picture menu") on the Start menu allows you to Change account settings in the Account Control flyout, Lock the computer, Sign out, or switch user.
If you like, you can completely remove the user tile and account picture menu from the Start menu.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.9822 (25H2), and build 2800.1764 (26H1), a new entry point in the account menu on the Start menu now directs you to the benefits page (https://account.microsoft.com/). This update makes it easier to explore and manage the benefits associated with your Microsoft account.
Starting with...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing a confirmation dialog when deleting items or folders in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
You can choose Do not show this message again for the delete confirmation dialog when deleting items (ex: images) or folders in the Photos app.
Option One: Turn Off Delete Confirmation in Photos app from Confirmation Dialog
Option Two: Turn On or Off Delete Confirmation in Photos app from Settings
EXAMPLE...
This tutorial will show you how to change the picture for your local account or Microsoft account in Windows 11.
You can change your local account or Microsoft account picture in Windows 11 to have more of a personal touch that reflects you.
A Microsoft account picture will sync by default to all PCs, devices, and Microsoft services you sign in to with the same Microsoft account.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/Windows/Security/Identity-Signin/change-your-account-picture-in-windows
The account picture per account is cached in the folder below. You will need to turn on both Show hidden files, folders, and drives and Hide protected operating system files to see the images.
C:\Users\Public\Public Account Pictures\<SID...
This tutorial will show you how to change the zoom preference when you open and view photos and videos that are smaller then the Photos app window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
You can choose to zoom to fit window or view at actual size by default when you open and view photos and and videos that are smaller then the Photos app window.
EXAMPLE: Image open in Photos app
Here's How:
1 Open the Photos app.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon at the top. (see screenshot...
This tutorial will show you how to change the mouse wheel behavior when viewing a singe image in the Photos app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
You can choose to have the mouse wheel either zoom in or out or view next or previous items when viewing a single image opened in the Photos app.
Ctrl + mouse wheel will still always zoom in or out.
EXAMPLE: Image open in Photos app
Here's How:
1 Open the Photos app.
2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon at the top. (see...
This tutorial will show you how to save a sound theme for your account in Windows 11.
A sound theme is a set of sounds applied to events in Windows and programs.
After you change your system sounds, you can save it as a sound theme to have available to select as a sound scheme.
Each sound scheme is saved as a subkey under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Names key in Registry Editor for the current user.
Here's How:
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on the Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Themes on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Themes settings
3 Click/tap on Sounds at the top. (see screenshot below)
You can also open Run (Win+R), copy and paste rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL...
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