Microsoft Edge no longer has a standalone sidebar.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Standalone Sidebar mode for the Sidebar in Microsoft Edge for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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.
The sidebar in Microsoft Edge lets you access tools and features side-by-side within your browser, even as you navigate between tabs. From being able to search specifically within the page you’re viewing, to using tools to do quick math without...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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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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Enable or Disable Recall Feature in Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing administrator accounts in the UAC prompt for standard users in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
When User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, Windows prompts for consent or prompts for credentials of a valid local administrator account before starting a program or task that requires a full administrator access token. The UAC prompt mitigates malicious software running under elevated credentials without the user or administrator being aware of its activity.
The Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation policy setting controls whether administrator accounts are displayed when standard users attempts to run as administrator (elevate).
If this policy setting is 'Not Configured" or...
This tutorial will show you how to see if your GPU and drives support DirectStorage in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
DirectStorage is an API feature of DirectX 12 designed for the Velocity Architecture to Windows PCs. DirectStorage will bring best-in-class IO tech to both PC and console just as DirectX 12 Ultimate does with rendering tech. With a DirectStorage capable PC and a DirectStorage enabled game, you can look forward to vastly reduced load times and virtual worlds that are more expansive and detailed than ever.
DirectStorage minimum system requirements:
DirectX 12 GPU
PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/gaming/gdk/_content/gc/system/overviews/directstorage-toc...
This tutorial will show you how to use the Startup Repair tool to help fix common problems that can prevent Windows 11 from starting up.
The Startup Repair tool automatically fixes many common problems. The tool also lets you quickly diagnose and repair more complex startup problems. When the computer detects a startup problem, the computer starts the Startup Repair tool. When the tool starts, it performs diagnostics. These diagnostics include analyzing startup log files to determine the cause of the problem. When the Startup Repair tool determines the cause, the tool tries to fix the problem automatically.
The Startup Repair diagnosis and repair log file is located at: C:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt
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This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off "Get me up to date" for Windows Update in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you decide when and how to get the latest updates to keep your device running smoothly and securely. When you update, you'll get the latest fixes and security improvements, helping your device run efficiently and stay protected. In most cases, restarting your device completes the update.
You can turn on Get me up to date to restart as soon as possible (even during active hours) to finish updating, and notify you 15 minutes before restarting so you can make sure your device is on an plugged in.
Option One: Turn On or Off "Get me up to date" for Windows Update in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off "Get me up to...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Kill all not responding tasks desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11.
The Kill all not responding tasks desktop context menu item will allow users to to quickly kill any "not responding" task processes all at once.
When you use the Kill all not responding tasks context menu, you will see a No tasks running with the specified criteria message if there are currently no "not responding" tasks running. If there were any not responding tasks running, then they would be listed as being killed instead.
While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove this context menu, all users can use this context menu.
EXAMPLE: "Kill all not responding tasks" desktop context...
This tutorial will show you how to change the horizontal and vertical spacing of desktop icons for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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 change the horizontal and vertical spacing of desktop icons to be more or less than the default spacing.
Icon horizontal spacing is for how wide (left/right) the desktop icon will be. The wider it is, the more text that will display for the icon's name without it having to be highlighted.
Icon vertical spacing is for how much vertical (up/down) empty space there is in-between the icons on...
This tutorial will show you how to use the Snipping Tool app for screen recording in Windows 11.
The Snipping Tool app (version 11.2211.35.0) for Windows 11 includes a built-in screen recorder.
You will be able to select and refine the part of your screen that you want to record before starting your screen recording session. When you are finished, you can preview your recording before saving or sharing it with others.
Snipping Tool app version 11.2212.24.0 now includes a pause recording option.
Snipping Tool app version 11.2307.44.0 introduces support for optionally recording your PC audio and voice overs using a microphone. New app settings let you configure the default audio recording settings for new screen recordings, and if you...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show animations in Game Bar for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows device.
The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller.
The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. Open widgets will show underlined on the Home Bar.
The Show animations in Game Bar setting will enable or disable animations for the Game Bar, such as the animations that appear when opening and closing a widget.
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This tutorial will show you how to change the Start layout to show more pins or more recommendations for your account in Windows 11.
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended.
Starting in Windows 11 build 22509, you can right-click on Start to quickly access Start settings and choose the “More pins” or “More recommendations” layout option to show an extra row of either pins or recommendations, respectively.
You can now configure Start to show more pins or more recommendations based on your preference.
Option One: Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations in Settings
Option Two: Change Start Layout to Show More Pins or More Recommendations using REG file
EXAMPLE: Start...
This tutorial will show you how to reset the Xbox Game Bar widget layout back to the default size and position for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows device.
The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller.
The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. Open widgets will show underlined on the Home Bar.
To move a widget while on the Game Bar screen, drag it by the title bar to where you want it positioned on your screen and drop it.
To resize a widget while on...
This tutorial will show you how to adjust the transparency opacity of Game Bar pinned widgets when mouse click-through is enabled and disabled for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
You can open the Game Bar to take control of all your favorite gaming activities while playing on your Windows 11 device.
The Controller Bar is a view of the Game Bar that allows you to quickly access games and apps using any Xbox controller.
The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access to widgets. Open widgets will show underlined on the Home Bar.
Xbox Game Bar includes a Widget Store that allows you to discover, install and remove widget applications. Each widget...
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