This tutorial will show you how to perform a Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Cellular network speed test in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7922 (24H2) and 26200.7922 (25H2), and build 28000.1764 (26H1), Microsoft is gradually rolling out the ability to do built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar. You can launch it via the Wi-Fi and Cellular Quick Settings pages or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray. The tool opens in your default browser and supports testing Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connections. This feature helps assess network performance and supports troubleshooting.
Share your internet speed at: Show off your internet speed!
Option One: Perform Network Speed Test from Website...
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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 change the language used by Copilot's voice to talk to you with in Microsoft Edge, on the Web, and Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
Microsoft Copilot Voice uses advanced speech recognition and natural language processing to understand your spoken words and engage in conversation with you.
Copilot is set to auto-detect the voice language by default, but you can select to have Copilot always use a specific voice language instead if wanted.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/using-copilot-voice-with-microsoft-copilot...
This tutorial will show you how to change the display language used by Copilot on the Web and Copilot app in Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
When you sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account Copilot uses your Microsoft account to provide personalized assistance and access by default to a wide range of features. For example, saving and syncing your Copilot chat history on all devices you sign in to Copilot with the same Microsoft account.
The display language is the UI language used in Copilot. You can change the Copilot UI display language to any supported language on demand as wanted.
Copilot will automatically recognize the language...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing the Recommended section instead of Quick access in File Explorer Home for your account in Windows 11.
Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in the sections below:
Quick access = Displays up to 13 folders that you pinned or frequently opened on the system.
Favorites = Pinned files.
Recent (Recent files) = Displays up to 25 files that you most recently opened.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7309 (24H2), build 26200.7309 (25H2), and build 28000.1643 (26H1), the Recommended section in File Explorer now makes it easier to access files you frequently use or...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Customize tab on the properties page and Customize this folder context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can right click on a folder or non-OS drive, and click/tap on Properties to see a Customize tab.
You can right click on the background of an open folder or non-OS drive, and click/tap on Show more options (Shift+F10) to see the Customize this folder context menu. If you click/tap on the Customize this folder context menu item, it will open the Customize tab on the properties page of the folder or non-OS drive.
The Customize tab allows you to change the folder template, folder picture, and folder icon if supported by the folder or non-OS drive.
You must be...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable letting Copilot access the microphone for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities.
You can use a microphone connected to your PC to have a voice conversation with Copilot, and to use Hey Copilot.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot/using-copilot-voice-with-microsoft-copilot
Option One: Turn On or Off Copilot Access to Microphone in Copilot Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Copilot Access to Microphone in Windows Settings
Turn On or Off Copilot Access to Microphone in Copilot Settings
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off keeping the Copilot app running in the background when you close the Copilot app for your account in Windows 11.
The Microsoft Copilot app is an AI here to give advice, inspiration, and help when you need a hand. You can start a conversation to get clear answers to tough questions, turn ideas into images, or polish your writing until it shines.
Signing into Copilot using your personal Microsoft Account gives you access to your chat history, image creation, longer conversations, voice interactions, and other Copilot features.
Starting with Copilot app version 146 and higher, you can turn on or off keep the Copilot app running on close.
When turned on, the Copilot app will stay running...
This tutorial will show you how to find the last system boot date and time in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
This can be handy if you need to know the last boot up date and time of your system.
Here's How:
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the appropriate command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Windows PowerShell
(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime
OR
Command Prompt
powershell -command "(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_OperatingSystem).LastBootUpTime"
That's it,
Shawn Brink
Find System Up Time in Windows 11
Check if Last Boot was from Fast Startup, Hibernate, Restart or Shutdown in Windows 11...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11.
Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus.
If a third party antivirus product is installed, registered, and working correctly, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will automatically disable itself. The Windows Security app will change the Virus & threat protection section to show status about the AV product, and provide a link to the product's configuration options.
If you disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you will not be able to...
This tutorial will show you how to switch out of S mode in Windows 11.
Windows 11 in S mode is a "secure" version of Windows 11 that is streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.
If you have a Windows 11 in S mode edition installed, you will only be able to install apps from the Microsoft Store only. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to switch out of S mode.
Windows 11 in S mode is only available in the Windows 11 Home edition by default. If you have the Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows 10 in S mode, Windows...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit in Notepad" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2311.33.0, you can now easily access Notepad for file modifications directly from File Explorer. Just right-click on any file or multiple files in File Explorer to find the Edit in Notepad option in the context menu, a quick and streamlined way to open and edit files in Notepad.
If you don't want this new Edit in Notepad item in the context menu, it can be removed.
Option One: Add or Remove "Edit in Notepad" Context Menu for Current User
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to find and read all restart and shutdown logs in Event Viewer in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
You can use Event Viewer to view the date, time, and user details of all restart and shutdown event logs.
The event ID's below will show you these details.
Event ID
Description
41The system has rebooted without cleanly shutting down first. This error could be caused if the system stopped responding, crashed, or lost power unexpectedly.
1074Logged when an app (ex: Windows Update) causes the system to restart, or when a user initiates a restart or shutdown.
6006Logged as a clean shutdown. It gives the message "The Event log service was stopped".
6008Logged as a dirty shutdown. It gives the message "The...
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