This tutorial will show you how to link a Samsung Android phone to the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC with your Microsoft account.
The Phone Link app on your Windows PC let's you get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
Your Android phone experience starts on your PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11 and the Phone Link app. From your PC you can connect to select Android and Samsung devices with these two apps:
Link to Windows app for most Android devices
Link to Windows (LTW) app preinstalled on Surface Duo and selected Samsung phones
You’ll see Link to...
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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
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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
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the color filters Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut for your account in Windows 11.
If it's hard to see what's on the screen, apply a color filter. Color filters change the color palette on the screen and can help you distinguish between things that differ only by color.
You can enable to use the Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut to toggle on or off Color filters on demand.
Turning on screen tint will disable color filters.
Option One: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut using REG file
Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Remember my preferences for your Microsoft account (MSA) across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices you sign in with the same Microsoft account.
When Windows backup is turned on, Windows backs up the settings you choose across all your Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices that you've signed in to with your Microsoft account.
You can back up preferences including passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences.
Starting with Windows 11 build 25179, the spelling dictionary will now use a language-neutral...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Dynamic Lock for your account in Windows 11 to automatically lock the computer when you step away from it.
Locking the computer protects it from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed.
Windows can use devices that are paired with your PC to help detect when you’re away, and lock your PC shortly after your paired device is out of Bluetooth range. This makes it more difficult for someone to gain access to your device if you step away from your PC and forget to lock it.
Dynamic lock requires using Bluetooth to pair your phone with your Windows 11 PC.
Once they’re paired, take your phone with...
This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the build number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/
Version
Build
Release Date
End of Servicing
21H222000.194October 4, 2021October 10, 2023
22H222621.521September 20, 2022October 8, 2024
23H222631.2506October 31, 2023November 11, 2025
24H226100.1742October 01, 2024October 13, 2026
25H226200.6584September 30, 2025October 12, 2027
26H128000.1575February 10, 2026March 14, 2028
26H226300.9550September 29, 2026October 10, 2028
Option One: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Watermark on Desktop
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the version number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/experience/find-information-about-your-windows-device
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/
Version
Build
Release Date
End of Servicing
21H222000.194October 4, 2021October 10, 2023
22H222621.521September 20, 2022October 8, 2024
23H222631.2506October 31, 2023November 11, 2025
24H226100.1742October 01, 2024October 13, 2026
25H226200.6584September 30, 2025October 12, 2027
26H128000.1575February 10, 2026March 14, 2028
26H226300.9550September 29...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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