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Brink · Apr 19, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to remove a included folder or drive from a library 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...

Brink · Apr 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11. 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. You can choose to have Windows connect automatically to a Wi-Fi network when it's within range and Wi-Fi is turned on. Option One: Turn On Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network when Connect To Option Two: Turn Off Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network when Disconnect Option Three: Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to a Wi-Fi Network in...

Brink · Apr 13, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to view a list of all known Wi-Fi network profiles configured on the system in Windows 11. 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. Option One: See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Settings Option Two: See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles using Command See List of Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and click/tap on Wi-Fi on the right side. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on...

Brink · Apr 12, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to find the storage space size each installed app is using in Windows 11. Option One: Find Storage Space Usage Size of Each Installed App in "Installed apps" Settings Option Two: Find Storage Space Usage Size of Each Installed App in "Advanced options" Settings Option Three: Find Storage Space Usage Size of Each Installed App in Control Panel Option Four: See Total Storage Space Usage Size of All Installed Apps on Windows "C" Drive in Settings Option Five: See Total Storage Space Usage Size of All Installed Apps on Specific Drive in Settings Find Storage Space Usage Size of Each Installed App in "Installed apps" Settings This option will include both desktop and Microsoft Store apps. 1 Open...

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 · Apr 11, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to find the current version of installed apps in Windows 11. Option One: Find Version of Installed Apps in Settings Option Two: Find Version of Installed Apps in Control Panel Option Three: Find Version of Installed Apps in Microsoft Store Option Four: Find Version of Installed Apps using Command Find Version of Installed Apps in Settings This option will include both desktop and Microsoft Store apps. 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Apps on the left side, and click/tap on Installed apps on the right side. (see screenshot below) System apps currently listed in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps page, have moved to their own page under Settings > System > System components. Open Installed...

Brink · Apr 8, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to open and interact with your Android phone screen in the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. 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. Phone screen allows you to interact with all your favorite Android phone apps and device content directly on your PC. The Phone screen feature only works when your Android device and Windows 10/11 PC can communicate with each other. They will both need to be turned on, linked, and...

Brink · Jan 3, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to edit images directly in Microsoft Edge for your account 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. Microsoft Edge’s on-hover tools help you further explore web content, and you can access these tools by hovering over the top right corner of any web-based image. Microsoft is introducing an Image Editor to Smart Explore on images, allowing you to easily edit any image on the web and save it to your local device or copy it for quick...

Brink · Apr 9, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to send text messages from your phone in the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or 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) messaging. You can include emojis, GIFs, and pictures from...

Brink · Mar 27, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the default operating system to run at startup in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have more than on operating system installed on your computer, you will see a boot options menu at startup to Choose an operating system. The default boot entry is the entry that the boot loader selects when the boot menu time-out expires. You can change the default boot entry to ensure that the operating system you prefer is loaded automatically at startup. The last operating system installed will be the default OS in the boot menu by default. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/changing-the-default-boot-entry Option One: Change Default Operating System to Run at...

Brink · Apr 8, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the Phone Link app theme to light mode, dark mode, or use Windows setting for your account in Windows 11. 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 select to use a light, dark, or Windows setting app theme for Phone Link. Here's How: 1 Open the Phone Link app. 2 Click/tap on the Settings (gear) button at the top right corner. (see screenshot below) 3 Click/tap on General in the middle Settings pane...

Brink · Apr 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the OneDrive desktop icon for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can add a OneDrive desktop icon to...

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General Remove Folder or Drive from Library in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Connect Automatically to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet See List of All Wi-Fi Network Profiles in Windows 11

Apps Find Storage Space Usage Size of Apps in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change Workgroup in Windows 11

Apps Find Version of Installed Apps in Windows 11

Phone Open Phone Screen in Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC

Browsers and Mail Edit Images Directly in Microsoft Edge

Phone Send Text Messages in Phone Link app on Windows 11 PC

System Change Default Operating System to Run at Startup in Windows 11

Phone Change Theme in Phone Link app in Windows 11

Apps Add or Remove OneDrive Desktop Icon in Windows 11

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