This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the touch indicator for your account in Windows 11.
A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens).
If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can turn on or off the touch indicator to show a circle on the screen for visual feedback when you touch the screen. If you turn on the touch indicator, you can make the circle darker and larger to see better if needed.
Option One: Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Touch Indicator in Control...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
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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
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to remove files shared with your Microsoft account in File Explorer Home in Windows 11.
File Explorer > Home provides you with quick access to files that have been shared with you on the Shared tab item.
If you are signed into Windows with your Microsoft account, you will be able to view files that have been shared with your account, such as email, Teams chat, OneDrive, etc.
If you are a commercial customer who is signed-in with your Microsoft Entra ID account, you will additionally be able to view files that they have shared with others.
You can remove files that have been shared with you from the list under the Shared tab in File Explorer > Home. This will not delete shared files, but only removes...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Control Panel in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11.
You can use Control Panel to change settings for Windows. These settings control nearly everything about how Windows looks and works, and you can use them to set up Windows so that it's just right for you.
When you open the Control Panel, you can select to view the Control Panel in either the Category, Large icons, or Small icons view.
The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience.
While the Control Panel still exists for compatibility reasons and to provide access to some settings that have not...
This tutorial will show you a complete list of default environment variables that can be used to reference standard directories and parameters in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Environment variables are a set of dynamic named values that can affect the way running processes will behave on a computer. The variables can be used both in scripts and on the command line. Environment variables makes it easy when certain standard directories and parameters need to be referenced but where the actual locations or names can vary from computer to computer.
The variable (ex: "%UserProfile%" for command and "$Env:UserProfile" for PowerShell) is used as a type of shortcut of the value (ex: "C:\Users\<username>").
There are two types of environment...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf
Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for Current User
Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" Context Menu for All Users
EXAMPLE: "Give access to" context menu
You will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on Give access to.
Add or...
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall the Game Bar for your account or all users in Windows 11.
You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device.
The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets.
The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller.
Uninstalling the Game Bar app will remove the ability to open the Game Bar (Win+G).
Option One: Uninstall Game Bar for Current User
Option Two: Uninstall Game Bar for All Users
Option Three: Reinstall Game Bar for Current User
EXAMPLE: Game...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing a tab preview when hovering on a tab 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.
Microsoft Edge will show a tab preview on hover by default, but you can turn this off if wanted.
Option One: Turn On or Off Show Tab Preview on Hover in Microsoft Edge for Current User in Settings
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove "My Apps" in Library of the Xbox app for your account in Windows 11.
The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app.
Xbox Insiders enrolled in the PC Gaming Preview will be the first to experience the new My Apps feature in the Xbox PC App on Windows 11 PCs and handhelds. You can conveniently access your games and essential third-party applications, such as browsers, gaming utilities, or storefronts, all within the Xbox PC app.
New updates are rolling out for Xbox on PC and handheld that make it easier to...
This tutorial will show you how to install or uninstall the "Windows Media Player Legacy" app for all users in Windows 11.
Windows 11 includes the new Windows Media Player app from the Microsoft Store by default.
Windows 11 also includes the old Windows Media Player Legacy desktop app if you prefer to use it instead of the newer Media Player app.
The Windows Media Player Legacy EXE file is located at: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe"
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-windows-media-player-81718e0d-cfce-25b1-aee3-94596b658287
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-media-player-12-e8f84f54-cd64-865c-2e83-1d8ec121b5b8...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Xbox app Compact Mode for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app.
Compact Mode is a feature available via the Xbox app on PC that enhances your gaming experience by providing a more intuitive user interface on smaller screens, including Windows handhelds.
Reference:
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2024/05/08/compact-mode-continues-evolving-in-the-xbox-app-on-pc/
EXAMPLE: Xbox app Compact Mode on and off
Here's How:
1 Open the Xbox app.
2 Click/tap on the...
This tutorial will show you how to close multiple virtual desktops to remove them for your account in Windows 11.
You can add multiple desktops to group apps for productivity, entertainment, or whatever you choose. Multiple desktops are also great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized, or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting.
When you are finished with a virtual desktop, you can close it to remove it.
When you close a desktop, all open windows on that desktop automatically get moved to the desktop on its adjacent left side.
Option One: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops using Close Button
Option Three: Close and Remove Multiple Desktops...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off minimize the Xbox app as a notification icon to the taskbar system tray at startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Xbox app for Windows is where you can go to play and manage PC gaming content on your Windows device. Whether you’re an Xbox Game Pass member, or you’ve bought titles from the Microsoft Store, your games await in the app.
When you have the Xbox app set to automatically run at startup, you can turn on or off having the Xbox app launched minimized to the system tray at startup.
References:
https://www.xbox.com/en-us/apps/xbox-app-on-pc
https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/about-xbox-app-for-windows
EXAMPLE: Xbox app...
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