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Brink · Mar 20, 2025

This tutorial will show you how to share files using the drag tray in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2) and build 22631.5413 (23H2), sharing files in Windows is getting a lot easier and quicker with our new drag tray feature. When you start dragging a local file with mouse (or touch) from File Explorer or your desktop, a handy tray appears at the very top of your screen allowing you to drop the file into one of the displayed apps or choose “More…” to open the Windows share window. If you don't have the drag tray feature available in the builds above yet, then you can enable it using the ViVeTool command below. Enable drag tray feature: vivetool /enable /id:45624564,53397005 Disable drag tray feature...

Brink · May 20, 2025

This tutorial will show you how to change the compression scale for image quality when you share the file in Windows 11. You can use Windows Share in Windows 11 to share a file with an app, email contact, mobile device (phone), or nearby device. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2), in the Windows share window, as part of the ability to quickly edit and enhance images while sharing, Microsoft has adjusted the UI so that now you can now select their compression scale from High, Medium, or Low Quality, instead of choosing from an entire scale ranging from 0-100. If you don't have the compression scale feature available in the builds above yet, then you can use the ViVeTool command below to enable it. vivetool /enable...

Brink · Jan 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the workgroup on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC to join an existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. When you connect to a network, Windows automatically creates a new workgroup and gives it the name WORKGROUP by default. You can join any existing workgroup on a network or create a new one. Workgroups provide a basis for file and printer sharing, but a workgroup doesn't actually set up sharing for you. A workgroup is a group of PCs connected to a local area network on the same subnet that share resources, such as printers and files. Each PC that is a member of the same workgroup can access the resources being shared by the others, and can share its own resources. All PCs are...

Brink · Dec 15, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Give access to context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Give access to context menu makes it easy for a user to grant access to share their selected files, folders, and libraries with other users registered on the PC. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/file-sharing-over-a-network-in-windows-b58704b2-f53a-4b82-7bc1-80f9994725bf Option One: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User in Folder Options Option Two: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User using REG file Option Three: Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu for Current User in Registry Editor Option Four: Add or Remove...

Brink · Dec 9, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable network connectivity during Modern Standby while on battery and/or plugged in on a Windows 10 and Windows 11 device. In Windows 10 and Windows 11, there are two power models for PCs: S3 and Modern Standby (S0 Low Power Idle). The S3 power model is an older standard and is not capable of the instant on that consumers expect from modern devices. Modern Standby is capable of leveraging all the capabilities of a modern chipset and can be integrated across the breadth of tablets and PCs today. The first iteration of Modern Standby was Connected Standby, which first shipped in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Modern Standby expands upon the Windows 8.x Connected Standby concept, allowing for...

Brink · Feb 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore a specific or all Wi-Fi network profiles on any Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. 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. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. Restoring a backed up Wi-Fi network profiles can be much easier than having to manually add and connect to a Wi-Fi network again. Option...

Brink · Mar 9, 2025

This tutorial will show you how to edit an image when you share it in Windows 11. You can use Windows Share in Windows 11 to share a file with an app, email contact, mobile device (phone), or nearby device. When you share an image file in the latest Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), build 22631.5413 (23H2), and build 27881.1000 (Canary), you can Edit the image from within the Windows Share dialog before sharing it without the editing affecting the original source image file. Here's How: 1 Right click on an image file you want to share, and click/tap on Share. (see screenshot below) 2 Click/tap on the Edit button at the top of the Windows Share dialog. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on Crop, Adjustment, Filter, and/or...

Brink · Aug 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to see the computers you want on your network in Windows 11. When computers on the same network and workgroup are discoverable, you can see them in File Explorer > Network. This allows you to share what you want among the devices connected to the network. EXAMPLE: See computers on network in File Explorer > Network Here's How: 1 Make sure all computers you want to see in File Explorer > Network and your computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi and/or ethernet network (ex: router). 2 Make sure all computers you want to see in File Explorer > Network and your computer are on the same workgroup (ex: "BRINKGROUP"). (see screenshots below)...

Brink · Oct 8, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to remove the Cast to Device context menu from files and folders for all users in Windows 11. This can be handy if you don't use or want the context menu. Cast to Device is a feature that allows you to directly (wired or wirelessly) stream media from your PC or tablet to a Miracast or DLNA supported device (ex: TV or Xbox) on your home network. The Cast to Device context menu is available on media files (music, photos, videos, etc...) and folders that are supported for this feature. Cast to Device is also available as an option in supported apps, such as Microsoft Edge and Movies & TV. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu. EXAMPLE: "Cast to Device" context menu...

Brink · Dec 30, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the confirmation prompt when you delete a file from the cloud (ex: OneDrive) in File Explorer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you delete an online-only file from a cloud location (ex: OneDrive) in File Explorer, you will see a "Delete File" confirmation prompt by default to confirm before it is permanently deleted without sending it to the Recycle Bin. Option One: Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt from Prompt Option Two: Enable or Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt using REG file EXAMPLE: Delete file from cloud in File Explorer Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt from Prompt 1 When you delete an...

Brink · Nov 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off DLNA media streaming for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turn on media streaming, your current network profile and firewall settings will be modified. You should only turn on media streaming on networks that you trust, such as home or work networks. Option One: Turn On DLNA Media Streaming for Current User Option Two: Turn Off DLNA Media Streaming for Current...

Brink · Nov 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to customize DLNA media streaming settings for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. DLNA media streaming allows you to share media from your account's personal Music, Pictures, PlayLists, and Videos folders to other users (same computer), computers, and DLNA supported devices on your network. It also allows you to receive media from other computers and DLNA supported devices. If you turned on DLNA media streaming, you can choose what is streamed by default to all or specific computers and devices on your network. Option One: Customize Default Media Streaming Settings Option Two: Customize Media Streaming Settings for Specific Device Customize Default Media Streaming Settings The default...

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Network and Internet Share File with Drag Tray in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Compression Scale of Image when Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Workgroup in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove "Give access to" context menu in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Network Connectivity in Modern Standby in Windows 11

Network and Internet Backup and Restore Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

Network and Internet Edit Image when Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet See Computers on Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add or Remove Cast to Device context menu in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Delete File from Cloud Confirmation Prompt in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable DLNA Media Streaming in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Network and Internet Customize DLNA Media Streaming Settings in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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