This tutorial will show you how to scan a QR code on a Windows 11 PC.
A QR code is a type of matrix barcode that can be used to share URL links of sites. To scan this code, you can use a QR scanner app on your phone, or some camera apps.
The Camera app included in Windows 11 will allow you to scan a QR code with your PC's camera (webcam).
Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), You can now use the Camera app to join a Wi-Fi network. Just scan a QR code with Wi-Fi details and a link will be provided that will open Settings to quickly get the new Wi-Fi profile added and connected. As a reminder, starting with Build 25977 in the Canary Channel you can create your own QR code for Wi-Fi and share it with others. This also...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
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)...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Power button on the sign-in screen for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Power button on the sign-in screen can allow users to sleep, hibernate, shut down, or restart the computer without having to sign in to Windows.
The Shutdown: Allow system to be shut down without having to log on security policy setting determines whether a device can be shut down without having to log on to Windows.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/security-policy-settings/shutdown-allow-system-to-be-shut-down-without-having-to-log-on
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Power button on the sign-in screen.
This does not...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the Phone Link app automatically download MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to receive MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off allowing the Phone Link app to send MMS attachments from your mobile device (phone) for your account on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
You can send, receive, and reply to text messages through your linked phone via the Phone Link app on your PC.
The Phone Link app supports messages sent by Short Message Service (SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)...
This tutorial will show you how to use the Rewrite feature in the Notepad app to enhance your writing with AI in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2410.17.0 in Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing the ability to rewrite content in Notepad with the help of generative AI.
Rewrite (Ctrl+I) in Windows Notepad is a powerful AI feature that helps refine your text with a powerful AI model named GPT. GPT can rephrase sentences, adjust tone, or modify the length of your content based on your preferences. Whether you’re looking to shorten a paragraph, change the tone, or rewrite entire sections, Rewrite...
This tutorial will show you how to change the primary alias for which email address is shown when you sign in to your Microsoft account.
Email addresses and phone numbers associated with your Microsoft account are called aliases and they use the same contacts, online storage, subscriptions, and account settings.
You can use any of your aliases to sign in to Microsoft services or your Windows and Xbox devices, and you can select any of them for sending and receiving email. Your aliases share a single password. This password is your Microsoft account password.
Your account's primary alias is the email address shown when you sign in on your Microsoft devices (such as a Windows PC, Xbox, or Windows Phone), and you can choose a different...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off run at startup for Microsoft PowerToys for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Microsoft PowerToys is a set of utilities for power users to tune and streamline their Windows experience for greater productivity.
When you install Microsoft PowerToys, it will run at startup for your account by default. All users on the PC can turn on or off PowerToys to run at startup for their account.
Here's How:
1 Open the PowerToys app.
2 Open PowerToys Settings. (see screenshot below)
3 In PowerToys Settings, click/tap on General in the left pane. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Appearance & behavior settings, turn on or off Run at startup for what you want.
5 You can now close...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off notification sounds from all or specific senders for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Windows 11 shows notifications on the lock screen (Win+L), Notification Center (Win+N), and notification banners at the lower-right corner of the screen above the taskbar on the main display.
A sound will play by default when a notification arrives.
Option One: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for All Senders in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for Specific Senders in Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for All Senders using REG file
Option Four: Turn On or Off Notification Sounds for Specific...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove "Copy To folder" and "Move to folder" to the context menu for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you press and hold or right click on selected file(s) and folder(s), click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Copy To folder, it will copy them to a location you select immediately.
When you press and hold or right click on selected file(s) and folder(s), click/tap on Show more options, and click/tap on Move to folder, it will remove them from their current location and move them to a location you select immediately.
To also Copy file(s) regardless of the source and target destination, hold down the CTRL key while you drag and drop the file(s).
To also...
This tutorial will show you how to refresh your Android phone connection in the Phone Link app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.
Sometimes you may need to manually refresh the Phone Link app connection with your linked Android phone to update and sync the app with your phone again.
Here's How:
1 Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 10/11 PC.
2 Click/tap on the Refresh button at the top of the left pane. (see...
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