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Brink · Oct 9, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to go back to the previous Windows from Windows 11 without losing your documents, photos, and other personal files. Windows 11 gives you the ability to uninstall and go back (roll back) to a previous version of Windows. When you upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, repair install Windows 11, reset Windows 11 with "Keep my files", or update to a new version of Windows 11 (ex: Windows Update), a copy of the previous installation is saved to the Windows.old folder in the root directory of the Windows 11 drive as a backup. This backup will allow you to be able to go back to the previous Windows for up to a 10 days after upgrading to Windows 11 if you should want to. Going back to the previous Windows...

Brink · Oct 8, 2021

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. Setting the preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer is a global setting that is applied to all folders, and not just in the current folder. You can drag the left border of the preview pane left and right to increase or decrease its width in File Explorer. If you set the preview pane to show, then it will replace the details pane if currently showing. If you turn off thumbnail previews in File Explorer, image files will also not show a preview in the preview pane. Option One...

Brink · Jul 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Chat button on the taskbar for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 build 22000.100. This includes a new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience architected for optimized performance and the Windows 11 design language. You can remain connected to the people you care about with chats and video calls from the convenience of your Windows 11 PC, while they can participate from any device with Microsoft Teams: desktop, mobile, or even just a web browser. With Chat from Microsoft Teams, you can connect to friends and family from your PC regardless of what computer or phone...

Brink · Sep 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Game Mode for your account in Windows 11. When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications. Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. Power mode is set automatically and cannot be changed while using Game Mode. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/use-game-mode-gaming-on-pc Option One: Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Game Mode using REG file Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap...

Brink · Sep 21, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to set a Wi-Fi network as a metered connection or non-metered connection for all users in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your device. A metered connection is an Internet connection that has a data limit associated with it. Cellular data connections are set as metered by default. Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections can be set to metered but aren't by default. Some apps might work differently on a metered connection to help reduce your data usage. Also, some updates for Windows won't be installed automatically. If you have a metered Internet connection with a...

Brink · Sep 20, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to use File History Cleanup to delete older saved versions of files and folders for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of...

Brink · Sep 19, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to restore previous versions (copies) of files and folders from File History in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all...

Brink · Sep 19, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable File History for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all folders and...

Brink · Sep 17, 2021

Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music. This tutorial will show you how to customize the focus assist priority list for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Focus...

Brink · Sep 17, 2021

Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music. This tutorial will show you how to turn on and off and change the settings of focus assist automatic rules for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps...

Brink · Sep 16, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically adjust clock for daylight saving time (DST) for all users in Windows 11. Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice of advancing clocks (typically by one hour) during warmer months so that darkness falls at a later clock time. The typical implementation of DST is to set clocks forward by one hour in the spring ("spring forward") and set clocks back by one hour in autumn ("fall back") to return to standard time. As a result, there is one 23-hour day in late winter or early spring and one 25-hour day in the autumn. Daylight saving time implementation varies from country to country. Some countries may not observe daylight saving time (DST), whereas other countries may change...

Brink · Sep 15, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off set time automatically for all users in Windows 11. Time is a measure in which events can be ordered from the past through the present into the future, and also the measure of durations of events and the intervals between them. Your PC's system clock is used to record the time whenever you create or modify files on your PC. You can choose to let Windows 11 set the time automatically, or you can set the time manually. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off set time automatically. Turing on the Set time automatically setting requires turning on Location services and Let apps access your location first. Option One: Turn On or Off Set Time Automatically in...

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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media

Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app

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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11

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Installation and Upgrade Go Back to Previous Version of Windows in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Chat Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

Gaming Turn On or Off Game Mode in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Metered Connection for Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Use File History Cleanup to Delete Older Versions of Files in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Restore Files or Folders from File History in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Enable or Disable File History in Windows 11

System Customize Focus Assist Priority List in Windows 11

System Manage Focus Assist Automatic Rules in Windows 11

Time and Language Turn On or Off Adjust for Daylight Saving Time Automatically in Windows 11

Time and Language Turn On or Off Set Time Automatically in Windows 11

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