This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable networking in Windows Sandbox for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Sandbox provides a lightweight desktop environment to safely run applications in isolation. Software installed inside the Windows Sandbox environment remains "sandboxed" and runs separately from the host machine.
A sandbox is temporary. When it's closed, all the software and files and the state are deleted. You get a brand-new instance of the sandbox every time you open the app.
Networking in Windows Sandbox is done by creating a virtual switch on the host (Windows 10/11), and connects the Windows Sandbox to it via a virtual NIC.
Disabling network access can decrease the attack surface exposed by the...
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Enable or Disable Drop Tray in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Drop Tray feature for all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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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
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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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- 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 export and import registry keys in Registry Editor using a REG file in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
System configuration information is stored centrally in a hierarchical database called the registry. You can use Registry Editor to add and edit registry keys and values, restore the registry from a backup or to default values, and to import or export keys for reference or backup.
You can export registry keys from Registry Editor to back up the selected key and its subkeys values and data to a REG file.
You can import a REG file to restore its keys, values, and data settings back to Registry Editor.
The HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) branch only affects the current user, and does not require being an...
Personalization Disable Folder Thumbnail Previews without Disabling File Thumbnail Previews in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable only folder thumbnail previews without disabling file thumbnail previews for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
File Explorer can display thumbnail previews of files in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, File Explorer will now show previews of items within folders.
File Explorer displays a thumbnail preview image of the last item added to the folder by default.
Thumbnail previews will not show while using a Small icons, List, or Details folder layout.
If you disable thumbnail previews in File Explorer, it will disable both folder and file thumbnail previews.
If you reset folder view settings to default, it will undo this method to disable only folder thumbnail...
This tutorial will show you how to check how long ago the Phone Link app was last updated and synced between your phone and 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.
The Phone Link will automatically keep itself updated and synced between your linked phone and PC by default.
You can check when Phone Link was last updated to see if it's current and if you may need or want to manually refresh the Phone Link app.
Here's How:
1 Open...
Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Address Bar of Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to remove Bing "Trending Searches" in the Microsoft Edge address bar suggestion dropdown for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you click on the address bar while on a New Tab Page in Microsoft Edge, you will see Bing Trending Searches by default in the address bar’s suggestion dropdown.
You can turn on or off showing Bing "Trending Searches" in the Edge address bar autosuggestion dropdown if wanted.
Reference:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/address-bar?form=MA13FJ
Option One: Turn On or Off Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Microsoft Edge for Current User from Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Bing "Trending Searches" Suggestions in Microsoft...
This tutorial will show you how to scan a QR code on a Windows 11 PC.
A QR code is a type of matrix barcode that can be used to share URL links of sites. To scan this code, you can use a QR scanner app on your phone, or some camera apps.
The Camera app included in Windows 11 will allow you to scan a QR code with your PC's camera (webcam).
Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), You can now use the Camera app to join a Wi-Fi network. Just scan a QR code with Wi-Fi details and a link will be provided that will open Settings to quickly get the new Wi-Fi profile added and connected. As a reminder, starting with Build 25977 in the Canary Channel you can create your own QR code for Wi-Fi and share it with others. This also...
This tutorial will show you how to see the computers you want on your network in Windows 11.
When computers on the same network and workgroup are discoverable, you can see them in File Explorer > Network. This allows you to share what you want among the devices connected to the network.
EXAMPLE: See computers on network in File Explorer > Network
Here's How:
1 Make sure all computers you want to see in File Explorer > Network and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi and/or ethernet network (ex: router).
2 Make sure all computers you want to see in File Explorer > Network and your computer are on the same workgroup (ex: "BRINKGROUP"). (see screenshots below)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Phone Link app automatically download MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or 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.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to receive MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or 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.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to use the Rewrite feature in the Notepad app to enhance your writing with AI 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.
Notepad in Windows includes Rewrite, Summarize, and Write—three AI-powered features that help you refine, shorten, and generate text with the assistance of GPT. Whether you want to fine-tune your writing or distill complex information, these AI features help you work more efficiently in Notepad.
Rewrite (Ctrl+I) in Windows Notepad is a powerful AI feature that helps refine your text with a powerful AI model named GPT. GPT can rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify the length of your...
This tutorial will show you how to change the primary alias for which email address is shown when you sign in to your Microsoft account.
Email addresses and phone numbers associated with your Microsoft account are called aliases and they use the same contacts, online storage, subscriptions, and account settings.
You can use any of your aliases to sign in to Microsoft services or your Windows and Xbox devices, and you can select any of them for sending and receiving email. Your aliases share a single password. This password is your Microsoft account password.
Your account's primary alias is the email address shown when you sign in on your Microsoft devices (such as a Windows PC, Xbox, or Windows Phone), and you can choose a different...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off run at startup for Microsoft PowerToys for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
When you install Microsoft PowerToys, it will run at startup for your account by default. All users on the PC can turn on or off PowerToys to run at startup for their account.
Here's How:
1 Open the PowerToys app.
2 Open PowerToys Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 In PowerToys Settings, click/tap on General in the left pane. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Appearance & behavior settings, turn on or off Run at startup for what you want.
5 You can now close...
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