This tutorial will show you how to specify a TargetReleaseVersion version of Windows 11 you want to move to or stay on in Windows Update until it reaches end of service in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education.
Windows Update keeps Windows 11 updated by automatically downloading and installing the latest updates, drivers, and hotfixes released by Microsoft.
Feature updates are released annually. Feature updates add new features and functionality to Windows 11. Because they are delivered frequently (rather than every 3-5 years), they are easier to manage.
The TargetReleaseVersion policy allows you to specify which feature update version of Windows 11 you would like your computer to move to and/or stay on until the version reaches...
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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.
Personalization Change Touch Keyboard, Voice Typing, Emoji Panel and more Text Input Theme in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the theme for clipboard (Win+V), touch keyboard, voice typing, emoji and more for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22504, to further personalize your Windows text input experience, Microsoft has expanded the 13 themes for the touch keyboard to now apply to other input experiences, including IMEs, the emoji panel, and voice typing. Also available for all themed experiences is the theme engine that allows you to create a fully customized theme including background images.
You can choose to use a default or custom theme for text input. A custom theme allows you to choose a custom background color, background picture, accent color, text color, and touch keyboard key...
This tutorial will show you how to allow or block sites for browsing with Copilot actions can access in Microsoft Edge 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.
Browse with Copilot (formerly known as Copilot Actions in Edge) lets Copilot perform actions directly in your browser, such as selecting, typing, and navigating within a tab. You can see each step in real time and...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable browse with Copilot in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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.
Browse with Copilot (formerly known as Copilot Actions in Edge) lets Copilot perform actions directly in your browser, such as selecting, typing, and navigating within a tab. You can see each step in real time and take control at...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Storage Sense to automatically free up system drive space for your account in Windows 11.
Storage Sense can automatically free up drive space for you by getting rid of items that you don't need, like temporary files and items in your Recycle Bin.
Storage Sense is off by default. If your PC runs into low disk space and you have not interacted with Storage Sense in the past, Windows may turn on Storage Sense to manage select temporary files, then notify you. If you prefer, you can choose to turn Storage Sense off right away or after the low disk state is resolved.
If Storage Sense is turned on with the default settings, it will run when your device is low on disk space and will clean up...
This tutorial will show you how to change your Windows Insider Program channel to the Beta, Experimental, or Release Preview channel to get Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your PC.
Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice.
Beta (25H2 or 26H1)
Experimental (26H2) for latest features
Experimental (26H1)
Experimental (Future Platforms)
Release Preview (24H2, 25H2, 26H1, 26H2)
The Beta channel is for early...
This tutorial will show you how to change touchpad zoom speed for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 28000.2804 (26H1), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can adjust the touchpad zoom speed to be faster or slower.
This touchpad zoom speed setting will be grayed out and...
This tutorial will show you how to change touchpad scroll speed for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 28000.2804 (26H1), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can adjust the touchpad scroll speed to be faster or slower.
Option One: Change Touchpad Scroll Speed in Settings...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatic scrolling with pressure on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.9550 (24H2), build 26200.9550 (25H2), and build 26300.9550 (26H2), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off automatic scrolling with pressure. Automatic scrolling continues...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatic scrolling at edge on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.9550 (24H2), build 26200.9550 (25H2), and build 26300.9550 (26H2), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off automatic scrolling at edge. Automatic scrolling continues indefinitely...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off accelerated scrolling on the touchpad for your account in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.8973 (24H2), build 26200.8973 (25H2), and build 28000.2804 (26H1), Microsoft is adding new gesturing-related functionality to precision touchpads in Settings. The new features should be widely available across applications, with the exception that WinUI3-based UI requires new WinAppSDK versions for complete functionality - Microsoft is in the process of bringing the necessary changes to versions 1.8 and 2.0.
If your Windows 11 device (ex: laptop) has a built-in precision touchpad, you can turn on or off accelerated scrolling. Repeatedly scrolling increases the speed, allowing...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable hide flashing on taskbar apps by default whenever you start a focus session for your account in Windows 11.
Focus is a Windows feature designed to help you stay on task by minimizing distractions. Whether you're working on an important project, studying for an exam, or simply need some uninterrupted time, Focus can help you maintain your concentration and productivity.
The icon of an app or service will flash orange/red with animation on the taskbar when attention is needed for it. By default, the app icon on the taskbar will flash 7 times with an orange/red color, then stay highlighted to get your attention to click/tap on or open.
When you start a focus session, flashing of the...
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