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Brink · Jan 24, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to check and monitor the current GPU temperature from within Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have a graphics card or dedicated graphics, you can check and monitor the GPU temperature in Celsius from Task Manager. Checking your GPU temperature can be handy to make sure the GPU is within nominal ranges (65C to 85C OR 149F to 186F) and not overheating. Integrated graphics is not supported. Here's How: 1 Open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc). 2 Click/tap on the Performance tab. (see screenshots below) 3 Click/tap on the GPU # (ex: "GPU 1") for your graphics card or dedicated graphics. 4 You will now see the current GPU Temperature. Task Manager will automatically update the GPU Temperature based on...

Brink · Aug 14, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to change the type of network your PC is connected to as a domain, public, or private location for all users in Windows 11. A network location identifies the type of network that a PC is connected to with a network adapter and automatically sets the appropriate Windows Defender Firewall settings for that location. By default, the first time you connect to a new network (wired or wireless), you will be prompted "Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network?" by the Network Location wizard. Turning on this setting prepares your PC for sharing files and devices on a network. Based on the network location you choose, Windows will automatically assign a network...

Brink · Jan 29, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to temporarily mount a folder as a virtual drive with a drive letter for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you mount a folder as virtual drive, you will be able to access the folder from the virtual drive. The contents of the folder will still physically be located in the folder. Anything you save into the virtual drive will actually be saved to the folder's location. Virtual drives from mounted folders are not persistent and only available during the current user session. If you sign out, restart the computer, or shut down the computer, all current virtual drives will be removed (unmounted) by default. Reference...

Brink · Dec 11, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11. File Explorer ("C:\Windows\explorer.exe") in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-and-open-file-explorer-ef370130-1cca-9dc5-e0df-2f7416fe1cb1 Option One: Open File Explorer using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Open File Explorer from Taskbar Option Three: Open File Explorer from Win+X Quick Link Menu Option Four: Open File Explorer from Start Menu Option Five: Open File Explorer from Search Option Six: Open File Explorer from Run Option Seven: Open File Explorer from Task Manager Option Eight: Open File Explorer using Command EXAMPLE: File Explorer Open File...

Brink · Dec 27, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to manually create a restore point in Windows 11. Turning on system protection for a drive allows System Restore to include the drive when restore points are created so you can undo undesired system changes by reverting to a previous point in time. System Restore monitors system changes and saves the system state as a restore point. If a system problem develops as a result of a system change, the user can return the system to a previous state using the data from a restore point. Restore points are created to let users select a previous system state. Each restore point contains the required information to restore the system to the selected state. Restore points are created before key changes are made to...

Brink · Jan 26, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to test a microphone to hear how recorded audio will sound in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can test your microphone to see the result percentage of total input volume. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Dev and Canary), you can now choose either a Default or Communications test mode for audio processing to hear how recorded audio will sound. Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on Sound on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Sound Settings 3 Under the Advanced section, click/tap on All sound devices. (see screenshot below) 4 Under Input devices, click/tap on the microphone (ex: "Logitech BRIO") you want to test. (see...

Brink · Oct 14, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to start getting Insider preview builds of Windows 11 on your Windows 11 PC. Flighting is the process of running Windows Insider Preview Builds on your device. When you run these early versions of Windows and give Microsoft feedback, you can help Microsoft shape the future of Windows. Once you've registered for the Windows Insider Program, you can run Insider Preview builds on as many devices as you want, each in the channel of your choice. References: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/ https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2023/03/06/whats-coming-for-the-windows-insider-program-in-2023/ https://insider.windows.com/en-us/preview-windows...

Brink · Nov 7, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Content Adaptive Brightness Control (CABC) for all users in Windows 11. Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. Some Windows 11 PCs can automatically adjust the screen brightness and contrast based on content that’s displayed on your built-in screen. For example, if you’re watching a video that has a dark scene, followed by a brighter scene (for example, one that shows a bright sunny day), the brightness and contrast may change. This is normal. Content adaptive brightness control (CABC) provides ideal brightness and contrast levels, while saving power and providing longer battery life at the same time. If these sudden...

Brink · Mar 19, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the network adapter interface connection priority order in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A metric is a value that's assigned to an IP route for a particular network adapter interface. It identifies the cost that's associated with using that route. Windows uses the Automatic Metric feature by default to make connection decisions based on link speed of available Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and mobile broadband interfaces. The metric can also be manually configured to assign a specific metric. The Automatic Metric feature is configured independently for...

Brink · Nov 5, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer 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. OneDrive cloud profiles reflect the user’s name associated with the account. Known Windows folders which are available by default in...

Brink · Sep 22, 2021

This tutorial will show you how change the power mode for your account in Windows 11. Power mode allows you to optimize your Windows 11 device based on power use and performance. Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 11 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best performance, or a balance between the two. You can choose between the Best Power Efficiency, Balanced (default), or Best Performance power mode. Best power efficiency = Saves power by reducing PC performance and screen brightness. If you're using a laptop, this mode can help you get the most from a single battery charge. Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power...

Brink · Mar 19, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the connection priority order of Wi-Fi network profiles in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network in "Manage known networks". The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this...

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Devices Check Graphics Card (GPU) Temperature in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Network Location to Private, Public, or Domain in Windows 11

Virtualization Mount Folder as Drive in Windows 11

General Open File Explorer in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Create System Restore Point in Windows 11

Devices Test Microphone in Windows 11

Windows Update Start Getting Insider Preview Builds on Windows 11 PC

System Turn On or Off Content Adaptive Brightness Control in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Network Adapter Interface Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Navigation Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

System Change Power Mode in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Wi-Fi Network Connection Priority Order in Windows 11

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