This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off start Phone Link app when you sign in to your account in Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or 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.
The Phone Link app will automatically run in the background at startup by default to sync with your linked phone, and to open as needed from the Phone Link icon on the taskbar system tray.
Option One: Turn On or Off Run Phone Link app at Startup in Phone Link Settings
Option Two: Enable or...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
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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
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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 create a new 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 would interact with other...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to show a slideshow on the lock screen background for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock (Win+L) the PC. You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows.
You can personalize your lock screen by changing the background to be Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the lock screen slideshow feature.
If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display.
Option One: Enable or Disable Lock Screen Slideshow in Local Group Policy...
This tutorial will show you how to clear notifications from the Notification Center for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders to read more or take action.
When you receive a notification from an app or sender, it will show as a notification banner above the taskbar system tray for five seconds by default before automatically moved to the Notification Center. You can then view any missed notifications listed by priority in the Notification Center until cleared (deleted).
You can clear all notifications, clear all notifications from a specific app or sender, or clear a specific notification.
Reference...
This tutorial will show you how to check which USB port types are supported on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
A USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a standard cable connection interface for computers and electronics devices.
Option One: Check USB Port Types by Logo on USB Port
Option Two: Check USB Port Types in Device Manager
EXAMPLE: USB types
Check USB Port Types by Logo on USB Port
1 Compare the USB type, logo, and specs in the table below.
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USB Specification
Logo
Interface Type
Transfer Speed
USB 1.0
USB A
USB B
Micro USB
Up to 12 Mbps
USB 2.0
High Speed
USB A
USB B
Micro USB
Up to 480 Mbps
USB 3.0
SuperSpeed
USB A
USB B
Up to 5 Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB A
USB...
This tutorial will show you how to find information about the system’s USB4 capabilities and attached peripherals in Windows 11.
A USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is a standard cable connection interface for computers and electronics devices.
USB4 enables new productivity scenarios for docking, high performance peripherals, displays and charging.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, Microsoft is adding a USB4 Hubs and Devices Settings page for users under Settings > Bluetooth & devices > USB > USB4 Hubs and Devices. The USB4 settings page provides information about the system’s USB4 capabilities and attached peripherals on a USB4 capable system. These insights are meant to assist with troubleshooting in case users need support...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off ignore touch input while using a pen for your account in Windows 11.
A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens).
You can pair a pen via Bluetooth to connect the pen with your Windows 11 PC and use with the pen menu.
You can customize what your pen does and how it works with your PC.
For example, you can turn on the Ignore touch input when I’m using my pen setting to disable all touch input responses on the touch screen while using the pen. This can be handy if you find yourself often...
This tutorial will show you how to select your preferred Windows Hello camera for facial recognition for your account in Windows 11.
Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 11 devices using a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint. You'll need to set up a PIN as part of setting up fingerprint or facial recognition sign-in, but you can also sign in with just your PIN.
These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account.
You can set up facial recognition sign-in with your PC's infrared camera or an external infrared camera.
Starting with Windows 11 build 25324, if...
This tutorial will show you how to change the live kernel memory dump options for your account in Windows 11.
A live kernel dump creates a consistent snapshot of kernel memory and saves it to a dump file without having to restart the computer.
The goal of kernel live dump is to gather data to trouble shoot an abnormal situation, but allow the OS to continue operation. This reduces downtime when compared to a bug check for “non-fatal” but high-impact failures and hangs. Kernel live dumps are used when it is possible to recover the OS to a known good state.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928 Microsoft added a set of new developer-focused features in Task Manager to aid the collection of live kernel memory dumps (LKDs). This is...
This tutorial will show you how to pin Android phone apps to the taskbar on your Windows 11 PC using the Phone Link app.
You can tap into the power of Phone Link app with Link to Windows integration on select Surface Duo and Samsung devices to instantly access your Android phone’s mobile apps directly from your Windows 10 PC.
With Phone Link apps, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your 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 add your Android apps as favorites on your PC, pin them to your Start menu and taskbar, and open them in separate windows to use side-by-side with apps on...
This tutorial will show you how to reset to default the settings and clear the list of "Notifications from apps and other senders" 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.
You can turn on or off notifications from app and other senders instead of turning off all notifications.
As you get notifications from apps or senders, that app or sender will automatically be added to the "Notifications from apps and other senders" list with default settings.
If you like, you can clear all or specific...
This tutorial will show you how to delete all or specific recent images from desktop background wallpaper history for your account in Windows 11.
You can change your desktop background in Windows 11 to be a picture, solid color, a slideshow, or Spotlight collection.
Windows keeps the last 5 recent images referenced with full path in the registry as your desktop background wallpaper history.
Option One: Delete All Desktop Background Wallpaper History using REG file
Option Two: Delete Specific Desktop Background Wallpaper History in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Desktop background "Recent images" history
Delete All Desktop Background Wallpaper History using REG file
1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file...
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