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Brink · Jul 20, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to calibrate the built-in display for HDR video for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t...

Brink · Jul 19, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off disable HDR when PC is running on battery for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and...

Brink · Jul 19, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off HDR video streaming for your account in Windows 11. HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost. Whereas HDR can show a wider range of colors and light and more details in between the extremes. Colors are more vivid and unique in HDR content. Additionally, bright parts of a scene are brighter while dark parts can be darker, and you don’t lose any...

Brink · Jul 12, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the volume level for sound input devices for your account in Windows 11. If the volume level from your sound input device (ex: microphone) is too low or high, you can easily adjust the volume level to what you want on demand in Windows 11. Option One: Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Settings Option Two: Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Control Panel Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Settings 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 Input, click/tap on the device (ex: "Microphone Logitech BRIO") you want to adjust the volume level for. (see...

Brink · Jul 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to rearrange your displays in Windows 11. If you have multiple displays, you can change how they're arranged. This is helpful if you want your displays to match how they're set up in your home or office. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-multiple-monitors-in-windows-329c6962-5a4d-b481-7baa-bec9671f728a#Category=Windows_11 Option One: Arrange Displays in Settings Option Two: Arrange Displays in NVIDIA Control Panel Option Three: Arrange Displays in Intel Graphics Command Center Arrange Displays in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Display on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Display settings 3...

Brink · Jul 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to identify displays in Windows 11. When you have multiple displays connected in Windows 11, you may need help to identify the displays to see which number corresponds to a display. A number appears on the screen of the display it's assigned to. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-use-multiple-monitors-in-windows-329c6962-5a4d-b481-7baa-bec9671f728a#Category=Windows_11 Option One: Identify Displays in Settings Option Two: Identify Displays in NVIDIA Control Panel Option Three: Identify Displays in Intel Graphics Command Center EXAMPLE: Identify displays Identify Displays in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on...

Brink · Jul 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to free up drive space with Disk Cleanup in Windows 11. You can use Disk Cleanup on a regular basis to reduce the number of unnecessary files on your drives, which can free up drive space and help your PC run better. It can delete temporary files and system files, empty the Recycle Bin, and remove a variety of other items that you might no longer need. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/disk-cleanup-in-windows-8a96ff42-5751-39ad-23d6-434b4d5b9a68 If you delete Previous Windows installation(s), you will no longer be able to go back to the previous version of Windows. Option One: Use Cleanup Recommendations on C Drive in Settings Option Two: Cleanup Temporary Files on Specific...

Brink · Jun 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to get a list of wake timers that support or configured to wake the system in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A wake timer is a timed event that wakes the computer from a sleep or hibernate state at a specific time to perform scheduled tasks. Important wake timers includes things like a required reboot after a Windows update. They supersede all other settings. Option One: List All Active Wake Timers Option Two: List All Wake Timers List All Active Wake Timers You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option. 1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Copy and paste the command below into Windows Terminal (Admin), and press Enter. (see...

Brink · Jun 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to see which power plan is currently set as the active power plan for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power plan. Windows 11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your...

Brink · Jun 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to export (back up) and import (restore) a power plan in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. You can export a power plan and all its settings to a POW file as a backup. You can then import the POW file when ready to restore the power plan and its settings to any computer as it was when exported (backed up). Option One: Export Power...

Brink · Jun 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to delete a power plan in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power plan. Windows 10/11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most people. Allows you to change your Power Mode. Power saver = Saves power by reducing PC...

Brink · Jun 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to create a new custom power plan that can be used by all users on the Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. You can customize the default plans for your systems, or create new custom plans that are based on the existing plans. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/create-a-custom-power-plan-technicalreference?view=windows-11 Option One: Create New Custom Power Plan in Control Panel Option Two: Create New Custom...

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System Calibrate Built-in Display for HDR Video in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR on Battery in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off HDR Video Streaming in Windows 11

System Change Sound Input Device Volume Level in Windows 11

System Arrange Displays in Windows 11

System Identify Displays in Windows 11

System Use Disk Cleanup in Windows 11

System Find Wake Timers in Windows 11

System See Active Power Plan in Windows 11

System Export and Import Power Plan in Windows 11

System Delete Power Plan in Windows 11

System Create Custom Power Plan in Windows 11

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