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Brink · Oct 30, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Windows Subsystem for Android is only available in countries and regions that support Amazon AppStore on Windows. Your device also must meet specific Windows 11 requirements for WSA. Apps available at Amazon Appstore. 8 GB (min) or 16 GB (recommended) RAM Solid-state drive (SSD) You may need to enable CPU virtualization for your PC’s BIOS/UEFI. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-subsystem-for-android-abed2335-81bf-490a-92e5-fe01b66e5c48...

Brink · Dec 24, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to resize an open window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can resize an open window to change its horizontal and vertical sizes to what you want. Option One: Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts Option Two: Change Size of Window by Dragging Borders Option Three: Change Size of Window from Title Bar Option Four: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Icon Option Five: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts 1 While the window is in focus, press the Alt + Space keys to open the title bar menu. 2 Press the S key to select "Size" in the menu. Size will be grayed out if the window is minimized or maximized...

Brink · Jun 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to restore the removed legacy settings in Folder Options for all users in Windows 11. You can use Folder Options (aka: File Explorer Options) to change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed in Windows 11 File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 23481 in the Insider Dev Channel, Microsoft removed a handful of old settings under Folder Options in File Explorer as part of an effort to clean up the number of settings for File Explorer. Many of these are legacy settings that have been around for ages and are not being regularly used by people on Windows 11. These removed legacy settings can still be changed via registry keys linked below. Starting with Windows 11 build 23486...

Brink · Nov 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change where the Microsoft Store and Xbox app install games by default for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. Starting with Microsoft Store app version 22310, you will now be able to specify the installation drive and installation folder location of your games within that drive. These settings are...

Brink · Jan 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disabling showing tabs from apps when snapping or pressing ALT+TAB for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. You can press the Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Alt + Tab keys to switch between open windows in Windows 11. You can change how many recent tabs from apps show when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22563, there is now support for Microsoft Edge tabs in snap assist and Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, All tabs has been replaced by 20 most recent tabs to show tabs in Alt+Tab and Snap Assist. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking#browseralttabblowout Option One...

Brink · Mar 4, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to get a list of all currently mounted Dev Drives in Windows 11. Dev Drive is a new form of storage volume available to improve performance for key developer workloads. Dev Drive is built upon Resilient File System (ReFS) technology and includes file system optimizations and features that provide more control over storage volume settings and security, including trust designation, antivirus configuration, and administrative control over what filters are attached. It has been designed to meet a developer’s needs to host project source code, working folders, and package caches. It is not designed for general consumer workloads such as document libraries, installing packaged applications or non-developer...

Brink · Feb 2, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to personalize your news feed on the widgets board for your account in Windows 11. Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. So say goodbye to constantly switching between apps and devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you care about without losing focus on your most important tasks. Your widgets board...

Brink · Mar 3, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to "Remember my apps" and "Remember my preferences" in Windows Backup for all Microsoft accounts in Windows 11. Remember my apps Windows will remember the apps you have installed and help you restore them from Microsoft Store on your new devices. This setting is not available for work or school accounts, and Windows does not remember your apps for work or school accounts. Remember my preferences You can back up preferences including accessibility passwords, language, and other Windows settings. If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences...

Brink · Mar 3, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app for all users in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch, or mouse and save, paste or share with other apps. If you disable the ability to take a screenshot and record screen with the Snipping Tool app, nothing will happen with users try to Snip or Record using the Snipping Tool app. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-experience#allowscreencapture You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable screen capture...

Brink · Mar 3, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to rename a connected Bluetooth device in Windows 11 and Windows 10. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. When you connect (pair) a Bluetooth device with your Windows 11 device, the default name of the Bluetooth device shown in Windows 11 is not always a friendly name that's useful to easily ID the connected Bluetooth device. Especially if you multiple connected Bluetooth devices with similar default names. You can rename connected Bluetooth devices to give them a custom name you want to help make it easier to ID them. It is required to have Bluetooth turned on and connected (paired)...

Brink · Feb 28, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable sidebar customize in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the EdgeSidebarCustomizeEnabled policy for Microsoft Edge to allow/disallow to use sidebar customize. If you enable or don't configure this policy, users will be able to access sidebar customize. If you disable this policy, users will not be able to access the sidebar customize. Look for the plus symbol (+) within your sidebar to start customizing what appears there. Add apps and websites to boost your productivity, improve your online experience, and increase your in-browser fun. The top half of the customization area allows you to pin sites to your sidebar. Choose from a list of popular...

Brink · Feb 28, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable opening a website or app to the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use the EdgeOpenInSidebarEnabled policy for Microsoft Edge to allow/disallow user open a website or an app to the sidebar. If you enable or don't configure this policy, users will be able to access the feature. If you disable this policy, users will not be able to access the feature. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the open in sidebar feature. Even though the EdgeOpenInSidebarEnabled policy states it's to allow/disallow to open a website or an app to the sidebar, it currently appears to only affect opening a site to the sidebar when disabled...

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Virtualization Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11

General Change Size of Window in Windows 11

Personalization Restore Legacy Folder Options in Windows 11

Gaming Change Game Installation Options in Microsoft Store and Xbox app in Windows 11

System Change Number of Tabs from Apps to Show when Snapping or Alt+Tab in Windows 11

System Find All Dev Drives in Windows 11

Apps Personalize News Feed on Widgets Board in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Enable or Disable Sync Apps and Preferences for Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Screen Capture and Record with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11

Devices Rename Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Sidebar Customize in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Open Site or App to Sidebar in Microsoft Edge

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