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Brink · Apr 20, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the order of library locations for your account in Windows 11. Windows 7 introduced libraries, which provide users with a single, coherent view of their files even when those files are stored in different locations. Libraries can be configured and organized by a user and a library can contain folders that are found on the user's computer and also folders that have been shared over a network. Libraries present a simpler view of the underlying storage system because, to the user, the files and folders in a library are displayed in one single view location, no matter where they are actually physically stored. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would...

Brink · Jul 9, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, processes details, and services in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles. This includes a new hamburger style navigation bar and a new settings page. A new command bar on each page gives access to common actions. The dark theme has now been brought to Task manager and will automatically match the system-wide theme configured in the Settings app. You can press the Ctrl + Page Up and Ctrl + Page Down keys to navigate through pages in Task Manager...

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 · Feb 27, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to rearrange icons on the taskbar in the order you want them for your account in Windows 11. When you open an app that is not pinned to the taskbar, its icon will always appear to the right of your pinned items. While you can rearrange icons for open and pinned items on the taskbar in any order within this section, only pinned items will stay in the order you last arranged them in. You can also rearrange notification icons on the taskbar system tray in any order within the system tray area. Here's How: 1 Drag and drop the icons of open and pinned items on the taskbar in the order you want them within this section. (left area boxed in red in screenshot below) 2 Drag and drop notification icons on...

Brink · Aug 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to unzip (extract) files from a zipped folder in Windows 11. Zipped (compressed) files take up less storage space and can be transferred to other computers more quickly than uncompressed files. In Windows, you work with zipped files and folders in the same way that you work with uncompressed files and folders. Combine several files into a single zipped folder to more easily share a group of files. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/zip-and-unzip-files-8d28fa72-f2f9-712f-67df-f80cf89fd4e5 Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft adds native support for reading additional archive file formats using the libarchive open-source project such as: .tar...

Brink · Apr 27, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to open items with a single-click or double-click for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can set Windows to open an item with a single-click/tap or double-click/tap. The Single-click to open an item (point to select) option allows you to open an item with a single click/tap, and to select an item by hovering the pointer over the item. Single-click will also allow you to select to "underline icon titles consistent with my browser" or "underline icon titles only when I point at them". The Double-click to open an item (single-click to select) option allows you to open an item with a double click/tap, and to select an item with a single click/tap on the item. You can now also select to...

Brink · Sep 3, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Pictures folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Pictures folder (shell:My Pictures) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Pictures folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved pictures, images, screenshots, and camera roll. If you like, you can move the Pictures folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Pictures folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path. Option One: Move Location...

Brink · Feb 11, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to use Copilot actions when you copy text or image files in Windows 11. The Copilot setting in this tutorial is no longer available. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev) and build 22635.3286 (Beta), Microsoft is trying out a new experience for Copilot in Windows that helps showcase the ways that Copilot can accelerate and enhance your work. This experience will show when you copy text – since Copilot supports helpful actions that you can take with text content. In this scenario, the Copilot icon will change appearance and animate to indicate that Copilot can help (there are several different treatments so you may notice a different visual effect). When you hover your mouse over the...

Brink · Sep 3, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Desktop folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Desktop folder (shell:Desktop) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Desktop folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location items on your desktop. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop. If you like, you can move the Desktop folder and its content to a location you want it at instead. If the current Desktop...

Brink · Jan 28, 2024

This tutorial will show you different ways to create a new folder in Windows 11. A folder is a location where you can store your files. You can create any number of folders and have folders inside other folders (subfolders). Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.3037 and build 22631.4830, Microsoft has added a New Folder option in the context menu when right-clicking locations in the navigation pane. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-new-folder-cbbfb6f5-59dd-4e5d-95f6-a12577952e17 Option One: Create New Folder using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Create New Folder from File Explorer Command Bar Option Three: Create New Folder from New Context Menu Option Four: Create New Folder in "Save As" Dialog...

Dzomlija · Oct 22, 2021

Introduction Windows Search is one of the most underused and underappreciated features of Windows simply because people just do not know how to use it productively, or worse still, just don’t know that it’s there. The intention of this tutorial is to show you just how advanced Windows Search is, and how easy it is to fully utilize this notable feature of Windows 11 to its full potential by performing basic searches, and how to make full use of the Advanced Query Syntax implemented by Windows Search. Before you can fully benefit from Windows Search, you first need to follow a few simple steps to configure it to your needs. Opening Indexing Options Click the "Start" Button Begin typing "index" (without quotes) Click "Indexing Options"...

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...

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General Change Order of Library Locations in Windows 11

General Open Task Manager in Windows 11

General Change Size of Window in Windows 11

General Rearrange Taskbar Icons in Windows 11

General Unzip (extract) Files from ZIP Folder in Windows 11

General Open Item with Single-click or Double-click in Windows 11

General Move or Restore Default Location of Pictures Folder in Windows 11

General Use Copilot Actions when Copy Text or Image Files in Windows 11

General Move or Restore Default Location of Desktop Folder in Windows 11

General Create New Folder in Windows 11

General Using Windows 11 Search

General Open File Explorer in Windows 11

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