This Show recent searches when I hover over the search icon setting no long works since 22621.1250, and has been removed since at least build 22623.1325.
The Search button on the taskbar allows you to quickly use Windows Search (Win+S) to search for apps, documents, email, files, folders, music, people, photos, settings, and videos on your device, and to search the web.
The Search button on the taskbar also allows you to quickly open your Top apps and Recent apps, and perform Quick searches to web search for today in history, new movies, translate, markets today.
When you hover over the search icon on the taskbar, you will see your recent searches by default.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22468, Microsoft added an option to turn...
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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 without USB media, without a custom image, and without depending on the health of the currently installed OS.- Brink
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Enable or Disable Point-in-time Restore in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the point-in-time restore feature in Windows 11.- Brink
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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
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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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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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 enable or disable Compact OS in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 have tools and features that help you save disk space and optimize your image.
Compact OS compresses all operating system binaries and sets the system state to Compact, which remains unless administrator changes it.
When running CompactOS, Windows update can replace or remove individual files as needed to help maintain the drive footprint size over time.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Compact OS.
Option One: See if Compact OS is Currently Enabled or Disabled
Option Two: Enable Compact OS
Option Three: Disable Compact OS
See if Compact OS is Currently Enabled or Disabled
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This tutorial will show you how to see download and upload statistics in Activity Monitor for Delivery Optimization on your Windows 11 PC.
Windows Update Delivery Optimization helps you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps more quickly and reliably.
Windows Update Delivery Optimization works by letting you get Windows updates and Microsoft Store apps from sources in addition to Microsoft, like other PCs on your local network, or PCs on the internet that are downloading the same files. Delivery Optimization also sends updates and apps from your PC to other PCs on your local network or PCs on the internet, based on your settings. Sharing this data between PCs helps reduce the internet bandwidth that’s needed to keep more than...
This tutorial will show you how to set active hours for when you use your PC to not automatically restart your Windows 11 PC during this time to finish installing a Windows Update.
Microsoft made it easier to keep Windows current with the latest features and improvements—and with fewer interruptions and restarts when you're using your PC the most.
You don’t have to do anything to get the latest updates, as they'll automatically download and install when they’re available (unless you’re on a metered connection, then updates won’t download until you get them).
Occasionally, your PC might need to restart to finish installing the updates. You can set active hours to let Windows know when you're usually using your PC to help prevent...
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 11.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
While it is not recommended to uninstall any installed updates, you can uninstall an update if it causing issues.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/how-to-uninstall-a-windows-update-c77b8f9b-e4dc-4e9f-a803-fdec12e59fb0
You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall updates.
Option One: Uninstall Windows Update in Control Panel
Option Two: Uninstall Windows Update in Settings
Option Three: Uninstall Latest Quality Update or Latest Feature Update in Advanced Startup at Boot...
Time and Language Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off capitalize the first letter of each sentence while using the touch keyboard for your account in Windows 11.
Windows 11 includes a touch keyboard you can click/tap on to enter text. This can be handy if you have a PC with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard.
The touch keyboard will automatically capitalize the first letter of each sentence by default.
Capitalize the first letter of each sentence will not work while using the traditional keyboard layout option on the touch keyboard.
Option One: Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Touch Keyboard Capitalize First Letter of Each Sentence using REG file...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to reload sites in Internet Explorer mode 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, it's the only browser you'll ever need.
Some sites are built to work with Internet Explorer and have functionality that isn't supported by modern browsers such as Microsoft Edge. If you need to view one of these sites, you can use Internet Explorer Mode in Microsoft Edge...
This tutorial will show you how to change the default action to take when opening the lid of your laptop in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The lid open wake action specifies the action to take when the system lid is opened when waking (resuming) from sleep, hibernate, or modern standby.
Users can specify one of the following lid open actions to take:
Do Nothing = No action is taken when the system lid is opened.
Turn on the display (default) = The OS turns on the display when the system lid is opened.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/power-settings/lid-open-wake-action
Option One: Change Lid Open Action for Specific Power Plan in Advanced Power Options
Option Two: Change Lid Open Action for...
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall Chat from Microsoft Teams for your account 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 or tablet...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable reset PIN at sign-in for all Microsoft accounts 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.
How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy...
This tutorial will show you how to change the PIN 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.
How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might allow complex PINs that...
This tutorial will show you how to reset the PIN 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.
How is a PIN different from (and better than) a password? On the surface, a PIN looks much like a password. A PIN can be a set of numbers, but enterprise policy might allow complex PINs that include...
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