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Brink · Jul 21, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the icon of a LNK or URL shortcut for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A shortcut is a link to an item (such as a file, folder, or app) on your PC. You can create shortcuts and then place them in a convenient location, such as on the desktop, so you can easily access the item that the shortcut links to. Shortcut files (.lnk) can be distinguished from the source target by the arrow that appears overlayed on the shortcut's icon. When a new shortcut is created, it will use the same icon used by the source app, file, folder, drive, or web site (URL - browser) it points to by default. You can change the icon of a shortcut to be any icon you want without changing the icon of the source...

Brink · Jul 20, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Clear TPM button in the Windows Security app for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. You can clear the TPM as a troubleshooting step, or as a final preparation before a clean installation of a new operating system. Preparing for a clean installation in this way helps ensure that the new operating system can...

Brink · Jul 19, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to clear the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security processor to reset it back to a default state. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. You can clear the TPM as a troubleshooting step, or as a final preparation before a clean installation of a new operating system. Preparing for a clean installation in this way helps ensure that the new operating system can fully deploy any...

Brink · Apr 4, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to remove a Bluetooth device in Windows 11. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your PC, such as mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc... If you no longer want the Bluetooth device connected to your Windows 11 PC, you can remove it. If the Bluetooth device is paired, but not connected or working, you could try to remove and pair the device again. Bluetooth devices are saved under the registry key below...

Brink · Jul 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to check which Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version you have on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. Some of the advantages of using TPM technology are: Generate, store, and limit the use of cryptographic keys. Use it for device authentication by using the TPM's...

Brink · Jul 17, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to hide or show specific or all available Wi-Fi networks for all users in Windows 10 and 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. If your PC has a Wi-Fi adapter, you will see a list of all available Wi-Fi networks by name (SSID) within range of your area by default to select to connect to. If you don't want to always see all available Wi-Fi networks on your PC, you can use a filter to hide (block) or show (allow) Wi-Fi networks you want on the available networks list. You can add specific Wi-Fi network(s) to the allow filter list to have them always...

Brink · Jul 27, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "NVIDIA Control Panel" desktop context menu for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If your Windows device has NIVIDIA graphics and NVIDIA display drivers installed, the NVIDIA Control Panel is included in the GeForce driver. Featuring display management, application, and gaming-specific features, the NVIDIA Control Panel ensures the best overall experience using NVIDIA graphics. The NVIDIA Control Panel is added to the desktop context menu by default. If wanted, you can remove NVIDIA Control Panel from the desktop context menu. Option One: Add or Remove NVIDIA Control Panel Desktop Context Menu in NVIDIA Control Panel Option Two: Add or Remove NVIDIA Control Panel...

Brink · Jul 15, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing account details such as an email address on the sign-in screen for your account or all users in Windows 11. Windows 11 does not show the email address of a Microsoft account on the sign-in screen by default, but users are still able to turn on showing their account details such as their email address on the sign-in screen. Showing the email address of Microsoft accounts on the sign-in screen can be a privacy issue. As an administrator, you can disable showing account details such as an email address on the sign-in screen for all users. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-sign-in-options-and-account-protection-7b34d4cf-794f-f6bd-ddcc-e73cdf1a6fbf...

Brink · Jul 15, 2023

This tutorial will show you how Phone Link app notification banners display for your account in Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC. After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC. Some notifications will have additional actions available for you, like replying directly to messages or snoozing an alarm. Any notifications that you delete on your PC will also be deleted on your phone. You can choose how to display your PC notification banners sent from the Phone Link app. This can be handy for privacy reasons if others are able to see notifications...

Brink · Jul 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to view the network data usage statistics by apps in Windows 11. In Windows 11, you can view the data usage of networks from the last 30 days. The data usage is itemized per type of network (ex: Wi-Fi or Ethernet), and by app usage. The data usage stats for networks will automatically reset every 30 days (each month). Keeping track of your network data usage can help you stay under your data usage limit for your data plan if you do not have unlimited data. Option One: View Connected Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings Option Two: View Any Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings View Connected Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network &...

Brink · Jul 12, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using word wrap in the Notepad app for your account 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. Word wrap is turned on by default in Notepad to fit text within the window instead of having to scroll. Option One: Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad Option Two: Turn On or Off Word Wrap by Default in Notepad EXAMPLE: Word wrap turned on and off in Notepad Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad 1 Open the Notepad app. 2 Click/tap on View on the menu bar. (see screenshots below) 3 Click/tap on Word wrap to check (turn on) or uncheck...

Brink · Apr 24, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off notifications for all Android phone apps in the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 10 or Windows 11. With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC. After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC. Some notifications will have additional actions available for you, like replying directly to messages or snoozing an alarm. Any notifications that you delete on your PC will also be deleted on your Android device. Once you’ve started receiving notifications, you can choose which apps you’d like to see notifications from...

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Personalization Change Icon of Shortcut in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Clear TPM button in Windows Security in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear TPM in Windows 11

Devices Remove Bluetooth Device in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Check TPM version in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Network and Internet Hide or Show Available Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove NVIDIA Control Panel Context Menu in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Show Account Email Address on Sign-in Screen in Windows 11

Phone Change how Phone Link app Notification Banners Display in Windows 11

Network and Internet View Network Data Usage by Apps Stats in Windows 11

Apps Turn On or Off Word Wrap in Notepad in Windows 11

Phone Turn On or Off Notifications for All Apps from Phone Link in Windows 11

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