This tutorial will show you how to add or remove OneDrive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11.
OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default.
With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync...
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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 when to show small icons on the taskbar for your account, all users, or specific users in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2), build 28120.2387 (Experimental 26H1), build 26220.9022 (Beta 25H2), and build 28020.2623 (Beta 26H1) for Insiders, Microsoft is rolling out taskbar icon scaling. The taskbar now resizes icons to fit more apps when space runs low, keeping everything visible and easy to access. You can adjust how icons appear in settings—reduce icon size only when the taskbar is full (default), keep icons at their original size at all times by selecting Never, or use smaller icons all the time by selecting Always.
You can choose when Windows will show smaller...
This tutorial will show you how to use Quick Machine Recovery test mode in Windows 11.
Quick machine recovery is a feature that enables the recovery of Windows devices when they encounter critical errors that prevent them from booting. QMR automatically detects, diagnoses, and remediates boot critical issues from WinRE, helping restore productivity without requiring hands on, in-person intervention. This feature can automatically search for remediations in the cloud and recover from widespread boot failures, significantly reducing the burden on IT administrators when multiple devices are affected.
Building on the foundation of Startup Repair, quick machine recovery uses a secure and connected Windows Recovery Environment to scan...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Share in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Share menu in Microsoft Edge allows you to share links with apps, nearby devices, email, phone, and share QR code.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/microsoft-edge-browser-policies/configureshare
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Share in Microsoft Edge.
EXAMPLE: Share in Microsoft Edge
Here's How:
1 Do step 2 (enable) or step 3 (disable) below for what you want.
Enable Share in Microsoft Edge
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the REG file below, and go to step 4 below...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Recycle Bin in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.
The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full.
Option One: Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using "Show all folders"
Option Two: Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using REG file
EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin in navigation pane of File Explorer
Add or Remove Recycle Bin in Navigation Pane using "Show all folders"
If Show all folders is turned on, the Recycle Bin will always show in the navigation pane until you turn...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Photos" and "Edit with Photos" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
Starting with the Microsoft Photos app version 2024.11080.30001.0, you can now quickly edit an image in File Explorer or on the desktop, by right-clicking on the image and select Edit with Photos. This will open the Photo Editor where you can crop, rotate, or mark up the image, as well as applying adjustments and AI-powered edits.
The Edit...
This tutorial will show you how to change the Voice Access "Wait time before acting" on voice command setting for your account in Windows 11.
Voice access in Windows 11 enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using their voice. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author emails using your voice. Voice access uses modern, on-device speech recognition to accurately recognize speech and works even without the internet.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.7019 (24H2) and build 26200.7019 (25H2), Microsoft is introducing a new Wait time before acting setting in voice access, allowing users to configure the delay before a voice command is...
This tutorial will show you how to check the current version of Windows Package Manager (WinGet) you have installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The winget command line tool enables users to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. This tool is the client interface to the Windows Package Manager service.
Windows Package Manager winget command-line tool is already available on Windows 11 and modern versions of Windows 10 as a part of the App Installer.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/package-manager/winget/
https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/releases
Here's How:
1 Open Windows...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Windows Search on the taskbar and Start menu for all users in Windows 11.
Windows Search is on your taskbar and Start menu by default in Windows 11.
You can use the search box to find your apps, files, settings, help, and more on Windows—plus unlock the power of the web with quick access to online information like time zone conversions, fact lookup, trending searches, and search results for navigating to websites faster. You can also use Search to find files and people in your work or school organization through Microsoft Search.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/search/windows-search...
This tutorial will show you how to setup and show up to two additional clocks for different time zones on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11.
Windows can display up to three clocks on the taskbar: one for the local time and two additional clocks for different time zones. After you set up additional clocks, you can view them by clicking on or hover the pointer over the taskbar clock.
When you hover over the date and time in the system tray, the tooltip will now always show a clock even when you only have a single clock added.
Each addition clock is saved to the registry keys below:
Clock 1 = HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\TimeDate\AdditionalClocks\1
Clock 2 = HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\TimeDate\AdditionalClocks\2...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open your Android apps in expanded screen view when opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
You can turn on or off to always open apps in...
This tutorial will show you how to switch between compact and expanded layout view for Android apps opened from the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Starting with Phone Link app version 1.25091.39.0 and higher, you can now view your Android phone apps in expanded screen on your PC. You can switch between compact and expanded layouts for your apps.
Here's How:
1 On your Windows 11 PC while your phone...
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