This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Google Chrome saving Generative AI models on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device.
To provide an enhanced browser experience, Google Chrome uses on-device AI models to help power web and browser features. Chrome may download on-device Generative AI models in the background, so features that rely on these on-device models stay ready for use. If you delete on-device AI models, only features that rely on them will be unavailable.
Some AI features in Chrome do not rely on on-device Generative models, and those features may still run even if the on-device Generative AI models are removed.
On-device Generative AI models enable Chrome to perform AI-powered tasks directly on your device...
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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
This tutorial will show you how to use Cloud rebuild to perform a full clean reinstall of Windows 11 from WinRE without USB media, custom image, or depending on the health of the currently installed OS.- 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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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 add or remove default items on the New context menu for all users in Windows 11.
The New context menu allows users to quickly create a new item in the current location.
The default New context menu items include to create a new Folder, Shortcut, Bitmap image, Text Document, Compressed (zipped) Folder, and Library.
System folders and the root of the Windows drive will only have New > Folder available.
Libraries will only have New > Library available.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove items on the New context menu.
Option One: Add or Remove "Folder" on New context menu
Option Two: Add or Remove "Shortcut" on New context menu
Option Three: Add or Remove "Compressed...
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 using restore points.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8737 (24H2), build 26200.8737 (25H2), and build 28000.2340 (26H1), Microsoft introduced point-in-time restore for Windows. This flexible recovery feature empowers you to quickly roll your device back to a previous state—helping minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting when disruptions strike. Whether you’re dealing with a widespread outage or a one-off issue, point-in-time restore helps recover your system (including apps, settings, and user files) to get you back to productivity faster.
Point-in-time restore enables...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable startup apps for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/startup-boot/configure-startup-applications-in-windows
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable startup apps for all users, but not for only your account (current user).
Option One: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Task Manager
Option Two: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in Settings
Option Three: Enable or Disable Startup Apps in App's Advanced Options
Option Four: Remove Startup Apps in Startup Folder
Option Five: Remove and Disable Startup Apps in...
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall AI components on your Windows 11 PC.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: Copilot+ PC) has a NPU, you will have a System > AI components page in Settings.
AI components are used on Copilot+ PCs and enable AI models to run locally, directly on the device.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 28000.2804 (26H1), Microsoft has made undocumented updates to AI components settings to include new subpages with more detailed information about models and an uninstall button for at least "AI Phi Silica" so far.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/servicing/os/windows/ai-components/2026/01/windows-copilot-ai-components...
This tutorial will show you how to restore the Windows Photo Viewer app to have available to select in Default apps and Open with for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Photo Viewer is a basic lightweight image viewer program that was included in Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Windows Photo Viewer allows you to access the properties of an image, print the image, email the image, burn the image to disc, delete image, copy image, rotate image, manually scroll between previous and next images in a folder, and play a slide show of images from within a folder.
Windows Photo Viewer was hidden and replaced by the more modern Photos app in Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
If you like, you can restore...
This tutorial will show you how to change how frequently restore points are created for point-in-time restore in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8737 (24H2), build 26200.8737 (25H2), and build 28000.2340 (26H1), Microsoft introduced point-in-time restore for Windows. This flexible recovery feature empowers you to quickly roll your device back to a previous state—helping minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting when disruptions strike. Whether you’re dealing with a widespread outage or a one-off issue, point-in-time restore helps recover your system (including apps, settings, and user files) to get you back to productivity faster.
Point-in-time restore enables users to restore a Windows PC to the exact state it...
This tutorial will show you how to add (show) or remove (hide) the "Processor performance boost mode" power plan setting under "Processor power management" in Power Options for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Processor performance boost mode allows you to specify how processors select a target frequency when allowed to select above maximum frequency by current operating conditions.
Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Turbo CORE technologies are features that allow processors to achieve additional performance when it is most useful (that is, at high system loads).
You can select to use an available "Processor performance boost mode" setting below for when "On battery" and "Plugged in":
Disabled = Don't select target frequencies above...
This tutorial will show you how to perform a repair of Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
If you can't open Microsoft Edge, or if it opens briefly and then closes, or opens but stops working, then you could try repairing Microsoft Edge to fix it.
Repairing Microsoft Edge requires an internet connection and will reinstall the browser. Your browser data and settings will...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using the Microsoft Edge Secure Network built-in VPN service to protect your browsing for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft Edge is the AI-powered browser. A smarter way to browse. As the only browser built and optimized for Windows, it’s AI-powered tools are designed to help you make the most of your time online. Whether you’re searching, shopping or gaming, AI-powered tools and a security-first approach help you stay productive, save money, and get things done your way.
Microsoft Edge helps keep you safe online. However, the networks you join may not be adequately secure. Microsoft Edge Secure Network can help you protect your device and sensitive data as you...
This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the preview pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
The preview pane in File Explorer shows you the contents of a file, such as image or text files, without having to open it with an app.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8116 (24H2) and build 26200.8116 (25H2), and build 2800.1896 (26H1), Microsoft improved reliability of unblocking files downloaded from the internet in order to preview them in File Explorer.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26340.9233 (Experimental 26H2) and build 28120.2760 (Experimental 26H1) for Insiders, PDF and non-HTML files downloaded from the web can now be previewed automatically in the preview pane.
Setting the preview pane to show or hide in...
This tutorial will show you how to enter and exit Xbox mode for full screen gaming for your account on Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8328 (24H2), build 26200.8328 (25H2), and build 28000.2179 (26H1), Xbox mode is now available on Windows 11 PCs, including laptops, desktops, and tablets.
Xbox mode is a console inspired, dedicated gaming experience that gives players a controller-optimized way to navigate and play on Windows. When using Xbox mode, Windows will start your gaming home app to use as a launcher for your games and apps and games will be run full screen.
Once you’ve entered Xbox mode, you’ll see the Xbox home screen and can access your games, including Xbox, Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and your...
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