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Brink · Mar 1, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "optimizations for windowed games" for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft introduced a feature called Optimizations for windowed games and is designed to significantly improve latency and unlock other exciting gaming features including Auto HDR and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Latency improvements can benefit all gamers – from improving your input lag to creating a competitive edge in your gaming experience. The "Optimizations for windowed games" setting affects presentation modes used in Windowed and Borderless Windowed DX10/DX11 games. Presentation is the method for getting your game’s rendered frames on your display in the most optimal way...

Brink · Oct 31, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to reset and re-register the Settings app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft designed Settings to be beautiful, easy to use and inclusive of all your Microsoft experiences in Windows 10/11. Settings has left-handed navigation that persists between pages, and Microsoft has added breadcrumbs as you navigate deeper into Settings to help you know where you are and not lose your place. Settings pages are also all new, with new hero controls at the top that highlight key information and frequently used settings for you to adjust as you need. These new hero controls span across several category pages like System, Bluetooth & devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, Accounts, and...

Brink · Apr 4, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable automatic backup of the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Starting with Windows 10, version 1803, Windows no longer automatically backs up the system registry to the RegBack folder when the computer restarts, and creates a RegIdleBackup task to manage subsequent backups. Windows stores the task information in the Scheduled Task Library, in the Microsoft\Windows\Registry folder. The task has the following properties: If you browse to the \Windows\System32\config\RegBack folder in File Explorer, you will still see each registry hive, but each file is 0 kb in size. This change is by design, and is intended to help reduce the...

Brink · Jan 5, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to change the scrolling direction of the mouse scroll wheel for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows uses reverse scrolling by default, but you can use natural scrolling if wanted. Reverse scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in an upward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in a downward direction. Natural scrolling = When you roll the mouse scroll wheel back, the scroll bar moves down as the page scrolls in a downward direction. When you roll the mouse scroll wheel forward, the scroll bar moves up as the page scrolls in an upward direction...

Brink · Jan 1, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to add a "Repair Windows Image" component store context menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If a Windows image becomes unserviceable, you can use the DISM (Deployment Imaging and Servicing Management) tool or Repair-WindowsImage cmdlet to update the files and correct the problem. For example, to fix Windows image component store corruption when a sfc /scannow command is unable to repair corrupted or modified system files because the component store (source) is corrupted. SFC should be able to repair the files afterwards. The Repair Windows Image desktop context menu allows you to quickly check and repair the Windows image component store on demand as needed. The Check Health of Windows Image item in...

Brink · Jan 4, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to check if a disk drive is using the GPT (GUID Partition Table) or MBR (Master Boot Record) partition style in Windows 11. Disks can be divided into multiple chunks called partitions. Each partition - even if there's only one - has to have a partition style - GPT or MBR. Windows uses the partition style to understand how to access the data on the disk. Most PCs use the GUID Partition Table (GPT) disk type for hard drives and SSDs. GPT is more robust and allows for volumes bigger than 2 TB. The older Master Boot Record (MBR) disk type is used by 32-bit PCs, older PCs, and removable drives such as memory cards. Master Boot Record (MBR) disks use the standard BIOS partition table. GUID partition table...

Brink · Dec 15, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to change the default terminal application to Let Windows decide, Windows Console Host, or Windows Terminal for your account in Windows 11. A default terminal is the terminal emulator that launches by default when opening a command line application. Starting from the dawn of Windows, the default terminal emulator has always been the Windows Console Host, conhost.exe. This means that shells such as Command Prompt and PowerShell have always opened inside the Windows Console Host. For a long time, users have not been easily able to replace the console host. There were definitely third parties who hooked the OS to make it possible, but it was never truly supported. Now, we are opening up the functionality...

Brink · Dec 30, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to to turn on or off "Allow Microsoft to access page content" for Copilot in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can turn on or off the Allow Microsoft to access page content setting in Edge for sending your browsing data to Microsoft to make AI-generated answers and suggestions more...

Brink · Dec 20, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to add a turn on or off "Location Services" context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Location Services context menu added by this tutorial will allow you to quickly turn on or turn off location services for the device (all users) or for apps (current user) on demand. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise...

Brink · Dec 27, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a folder in Windows 11. Folders deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Folders deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted folders from them go to the Recycle Bin instead. If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this folder to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a folder from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not...

Brink · Dec 26, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to delete a file in Windows 11. Files deleted from internal drives are moved to the Recycle Bin by default in Windows 11. Removable drives, such as USB flash drives and memory cards, do not have a Recycle Bin by default. Files deleted from removable drives are permanently deleted since they do not go to the Recycle Bin. You can enable the Recycle Bin for removable drives to have deleted files from them go to the Recycle Bin instead. If you turn on Display delete confirmation dialog, you will get a Are you sure you want to move this file to the Recycle Bin? confirmation dialog prompt when deleting a file from an internal drive. By default, a delete confirmation dialog does not display when...

Brink · Jul 10, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Diagnostic Data Viewer for all users in Windows 11. Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements as described in more detail below. Regardless of whether you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, your device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns. The Diagnostic Data Viewer app lets you review the Windows diagnostic data your device is sending to Microsoft, grouping the info into...

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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media

Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app

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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11

Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

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Gaming Turn On or Off Optimizations for Windowed Games in Windows 11

Apps Reset and Re-register Settings App in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Enable Automatic Backup of System Registry when Restart in Windows 11

Devices Change Mouse Scrolling Direction in Windows 11

System Add "Repair Windows Image" Context Menu in Windows 11

Devices Check if Disk Drive uses MBR or GPT Partition Style in Windows 11

Apps Change Default Terminal Application in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Allow Microsoft to access page content for Microsoft Edge Copilot

Privacy and Security Add Turn On or Off Location Services Context Menu in Windows 11

General Delete Folder in Windows 11

General Delete File in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Diagnostic Data Viewer in Windows 11

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