This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off notification sounds from all or specific senders for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display.
A sound will play by default when a notification arrives.
Option One: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for All Senders in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for Specific Senders in Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for All Senders using REG file
Option Four: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for...
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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 refresh your Android phone connection in the Phone Link app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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.
Sometimes you may need to manually refresh the Phone Link app connection with your linked Android phone to update and sync the app with your phone again.
Here's How:
1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.
2 Click/tap on the Refresh button at the top of the left pane. (see...
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall a driver for a device in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When a device is connected to your PC, Windows will usually automatically install drivers for it, or you may have to manually install the device's driver software.
Sometimes it might be necessary to uninstall a driver if it is causing issues, or you no longer need the driver after removing the device it's for.
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/uninstalling-devices-and-driver-packages
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/install/using-device-manager-to-uninstall-devices-and-driver-packages
You must be signed in as an administrator to uninstall a driver.
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This tutorial will show you how to see the Copilot app version you currently have installed in Windows 11.
The Copilot app is an AI helps you get answers and inspiration from across the web, supports creativity and collaboration, and helps you focus on the task at hand.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/welcome-to-copilot-on-windows-675708af-8c16-4675-afeb-85a5a476ccb0
Option One: Find Copilot App Version in Copilot
Option Two: Find Copilot App Version in Settings
Option Three: Find Copilot App Version in Windows Terminal
Find Copilot App Version in Copilot
1 Open Copilot.
2 Perform an available action below: (see screenshots below)
OLD - While in full view, click/tap on the Account button, and click/tap...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
By default, users can play the Surf game in Microsoft Edge by typing edge://surf in the address bar, and pressing Enter.
Catch the wave in Microsoft Edge. Beware of the Kraken as you ride through the water and try to avoid islands and obstacles with this surfing-themed game when you’re offline.
With three game modes, you’ll have a variety of ways to pass the time.
You can use your keyboard and mouse, touch, or your Xbox, PlayStation, Switch Pro, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller.
On February 14, 2025., Microsoft released a major update for the Edge Surf game.
If wanted, you can use the...
This tutorial will show you how to view and manage subscriptions for your Microsoft account.
If you have a Microsoft subscription with recurring billing, you can change how you pay at any time. You can also cancel or turn off recurring billing for a Microsoft subscription.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/change-your-microsoft-subscription-payment-method-and-options-39ab4bc1-01f9-fc28-c3a5-49e87b6e7611
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-your-microsoft-365-subscription-or-office-product-959ac957-8d37-4ae4-b1b6-d6e4874e013f
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/cancel-your-microsoft-subscription-c2c6b0e3-cab3-cb98-d83e-c9ad54620530...
The menu bar is no longer available in File Explorer.
Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, File Explorer has been updated.
To help you work across multiple locations at the same time, the title bar of File Explorer now has tabs.
File Explorer also has a new refreshed layout of the left navigation pane which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. The updated organization provides easy access to your pinned and frequently used folders (Quick access) and your OneDrive cloud profiles added to Windows.
Due to a possible bug or by design in the new File Explorer, you can have the old menu bar always show in File Explorer if wanted. When the menu bar is turned off to not always show, you can...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off showing your Android phone mobile device name in Windows Share for your account in Windows 11.
If you turn on Allow this PC to access your mobile devices, you will be able to link and manage your mobile devices directly from your PC. This link between your Android device and PC provides instant access to your mobile device.
It is required to sign in to Manage Mobile Devices with your Microsoft account before you are able to link (add) and manage your mobile devices from your PC.
You can directly share files to your Android phone from the Windows Share window in Windows 11.
You can choose to show your Android phone's name in Windows Share, or just show as My Phone instead.
Starting...
This tutorial will show you how to reset all Windows Terminal app settings back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts.
Settings for the Windows Terminal app are saved to the %LocalAppData%\Packages\Microsoft.WindowsTerminal_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\settings.json file for the current user.
Sometimes you may want or need to...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically open the Copilot app at startup 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.
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.
Starting with Copilot app version 1.25014.121.0 for Windows 11 Insiders, a new Auto start on login setting is available that will automatically start Copilot at sign-in and run in the...
This tutorial will show you how to customize the New Tab Menu in Windows Terminal for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts.
Each installed shell has a profile by default that is a collection of General, Appearance, and Advanced settings to customize the shell in Terminal.
The New Tab Menu in Windows Terminal is a drop menu that shows a...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable swipe from the left and/or right edge of the screen for your account or all users in Windows 11.
If your Windows 11 device has a touchscreen, you can swipe in from a screen edge to invoke a system UI below.
Swipe in from the right side edge of your screen to open the Notification Center (Win+N).
Swipe in from the left side edge of your screen to open Widgets (Win+W).
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.4541 (23H2) and build 22631.4534 (24H2), Microsoft has updated Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Touch to have a new section for touch screen edge gestures, where you can choose if you would like to disable the left or right screen edge touch gesture.
Starting with Windows 11 build...
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