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Brink · Apr 6, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually lock and unlock your OneDrive Personal Vault 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. Personal Vault is a...

Brink · Apr 6, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the inactivity timeout for when your Personal Value automatically locks 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...

Brink · Apr 5, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to set up Personal Vault in OneDrive 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. Personal Vault is a protected area in OneDrive...

Brink · May 22, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to open a folder, drive, or library in the same window or in its own new window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. While you browse in File Explorer, you can open each folder in the same window or in its own new window. Option One: Open Folder in New window using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Open Folder in New window or Same window using Keyboard Shortcut Option Three: Open Folder in New window using Context Menu Option Four: Open Folder in New window using Middle Click Option Five: Always Open Each Folder in New window or Same window by Default using Folder Options Option Six: Always Open Each Folder in New window or Same window by Default using Registry Editor Open Folder in New...

Brink · Mar 20, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually add a Wi-Fi network profile without connecting to it in Windows 11. 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 in "Manage known networks". 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. Sometimes you may need or want to add a Wi-Fi network profile without connecting to it right now so you can connect to that Wi-Fi...

Brink · Apr 4, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to manually restore files from the Windows.old folder in Windows 11. When you upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, repair install Windows 11, custom install Windows 11, or update to a new version of Windows 11 (ex: Windows Update), a copy of the previous installation is saved to the Windows.old folder in the root directory of the Windows 11 drive as a backup. This backup will allow you to be able to go back to the previous Windows for up to a 10 days after updating or upgrading to Windows 11 if needed. You can manually restore any wanted files from the Windows.old folder without having to go back to the previous Windows. Here's How: 1 Open File Explorer (Win+E). 2 Navigate to and open the...

Brink · Apr 3, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to find the installation date or last modified (updated) date of apps in Windows 11. Option One: Find Install Date of Apps in Settings Option Two: Find Install Date of Apps in Control Panel Option Three: Find Install Date of Apps in Microsoft Store Option Four: Find Install Date of Apps using Command Find Install Date of 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) Open Installed apps settings 3 Each listed installed app will have a installed date or last modified date next to it. (see screenshot below) Find Install...

Brink · Apr 3, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to open Resource Monitor in Windows 11. Resource Monitor is a tool included in Windows that allows you to view detailed real-time information about CPU, memory, disk, and network performance and resource usage by the operating system, services, and running apps. In addition, you can use Resource Monitor to stop processes, start and stop services, analyze process deadlocks, view thread wait chains, and identify processes locking files. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/mscs/resource-monitor Option One: Open Resource Monitor from Windows Search Option Two: Open Resource Monitor from Task Manager Option Three: Open Resource Monitor from Windows...

Brink · Apr 2, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to share a webpage link between your Android phone and 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 seamlessly share webpages between your linked mobile device and your PC using the Link to Windows app on your Android device and the Phone Link app on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. Reference...

Brink · Apr 2, 2023

This tutorial will show you how change the default phone device to connect to the Phone Link app by default for your account in Windows 10 and 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 link more than one Android device to the Phone Link app. When you have more than one phone device linked to the Phone Link app for your account in Windows, you can choose your primary device to connect with the Phone Link app by default. You will...

Brink · Apr 1, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to scan for hardware changes in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Sometimes you may need to manually scan the system for any device hardware changes when Windows doesn't automatically recognize a device just connected. Scanning for hardware changes can cause the Plug and Play manager to detect new devices and to install device drivers without warning. Scanning for hardware changes can detect some non-Plug and Play devices, particularly those that cannot notify the system when they are installed. You must be signed in as an administrator to scan for hardware changes. Option One: Scan for Hardware Changes in Device Manager Option Two: Scan for Hardware Changes using Command Turn On or Off...

Brink · Mar 30, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to setup Instant Hotspot in Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the Phone Link app and your linked Android phone's mobile hotspot. 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 connect to your linked phone’s mobile hotspot by adding it to your PC’s Wi-Fi menu. Instant Hotspot provides you with a convenient way of repeatedly connecting to your phone’s hotspot without having to provide a password every time. Bluetooth and...

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Apps Lock and Unlock OneDrive Personal Vault in Windows 11 and Windows 10

Apps Change OneDrive Personal Vault Auto Lock After Time in Windows 11

Apps Set up OneDrive Personal Vault in Windows 11 and Windows 10

General Open Folder in New or Same window in Windows 11

Network and Internet Add Wi-Fi Network Profile without Connecting in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Restore Files from Windows.old Folder in Windows 11

Apps Find Install Date of Apps in Windows 11

General Open Resource Monitor in Windows 11

Phone Share Webpage between Android device and PC using Phone Link app

Phone Change Default Device to Connect with Phone Link app in Windows 11

Devices Scan for Hardware Changes in Windows 11

Phone Setup Phone Link Instant Hotspot in Windows 11 and Windows 10

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