This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the delay of running startup apps at Windows startup for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11.
You can have any app, shortcut, folder, drive, file, script, etc.. items automatically open or run at startup.
By default, Windows will run the items in your Startup folder (shell:startup) after about a 10 second delay at Windows startup when you sign in to your account. This was done to help improve the performance of Windows startup. If you have a fast computer, then you may wish to disable this startup delay to have your startup items run as soon as you sign-in instead of delayed.
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Add "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" Context Menu
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.- 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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Enable or Disable Recall Feature in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on home (personal) or managed (work or school) Copilot+ PCs.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically download updates over metered networks for Microsoft Edge.
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 will automatically check for and install updates to the latest version by default (except on metered connections), but you can manually check for updates to see if you have the latest version of Microsoft Edge installed.
You can turn on or off to automatically download Microsoft Edge updates over metered networks and...
This tutorial will show you how to calibrate a HDR display using the Windows HDR Calibration app for your account in Windows 11.
HDR content offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content). Traditional content typically shows details in a bright part of a scene or a darker part of a scene but not in both parts at the same time. For example, if the shot focuses on a bright window in the scene, details in the shadow are lost.
You can use the Windows HDR Calibration app to calibrate your HDR (high dynamic range) display for a better experience with HDR content on your Windows 11 PC. The Windows HDR Calibration app helps you improve color accuracy and...
This tutorial will show you how to download and install the Media Feature Pack for N editions of Windows 11.
N editions of Windows include the same functionality as other editions of Windows, except for media-related technologies, Windows Media Player, and certain preinstalled media apps (Groove, Movies & TV, Voice Recorder, and Skype). The Media Feature Pack provides a way for you to restore these excluded technologies.
These technologies include, but are not limited to, the following features:
Windows Media Player application: Enables Windows Media Player features, such as the ability to play media files and audio CDs, manage media in a library, create a playlist, provide metadata (including album art) for media, create an audio...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable secure sign-in to require users to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on the lock screen before signing in to Windows 11.
The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock (Win+L) the PC. You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows.
For added security, you can enable secure sign-in to require users to press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on the lock screen before signing in. This guarantees that the authentic Windows sign-in screen appears, protecting the system from programs that mimic a sign-in to retrieve password info.
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This tutorial will show you how to change the SafeSearch filters for your account in Windows 11.
Windows Search lets you search from your taskbar to find what you’re looking for, whether it’s on your device, in the cloud, or on the web.
SafeSearch helps keep adult content out of your web previews. Windows Search relies on Bing technology to determine if search results include sensitive content before presenting them in web previews. If Bing determines results are deemed to include adult content, the preview pane will instead display a See web results button so you can open results in your web browser instead.
SafeSearch filters
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Strict
Filters adult text, images, and videos out of your search results.
If you select...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to lock the computer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed.
When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen.
If you prefer, you can completely disable the ability to lock the computer using any method forcing users to either sign out or shut down instead. If you disable lock computer, Lock will be removed from...
This tutorial will show you how to find the IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers used on your Windows 11 device.
A DNS (Domain Name System) server is the service that makes it possible for you to open a web browser, type a domain name and load your favorite websites.
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a protocol for performing remote Domain Name System resolution via the HTTPS protocol. A goal of the method is to increase user privacy and security by preventing eavesdropping and manipulation of DNS data by man-in-the-middle attacks by using the HTTPS protocol to encrypt the data between the DoH client and the DoH-based DNS resolver.
You will have separate IPv4 DNS servers and IPv6 DNS servers assigned or set to the network adapter on your Windows 11...
This tutorial will show you how to manually check for app and game updates to download and install in the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility.
Starting with Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels, Microsoft is moving the list of updates and downloads in the Microsoft Store app from the top section of the...
This tutorial will show you how to expand and collapse the widgets board view for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage.
Open the widgets board from the left corner of your taskbar where you see the live weather icon. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance...
This tutorial will show you how to check the battery status for estimated time and percentage remaining in Windows 11.
If you have a Windows 11 device that runs on battery power, you can check the battery status to see the estimated time and percentage remaining battery life left to know when to charge the battery.
References:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/caring-for-your-battery-in-windows-2db3e37f-5e7d-488e-9086-ed15320519e4
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/battery-saving-tips-for-windows-a850d64d-ee8e-c8d2-6c75-8ffe6ea3ea99
Option One: Check Battery Status for Estimated Time and Percentage Remaining from Taskbar System Tray
Option Two: Check Battery Status for Percentage Remaining from Quick Settings...
This tutorial will show you how to quickly check if your Windows 11 device has eSIM support.
Some Windows 11 devices support a SIM card and/or eSIM that lets you connect to a cellular data network (ex: 5G), so you can get online in more places by using a cellular signal.
An eSIM lets you connect to the Internet over a cellular data connection. With an eSIM, you don't need to get a SIM card from your mobile operator, and you can quickly switch between mobile operators and data plans.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-an-esim-to-get-a-cellular-data-connection-on-your-windows-pc-0e255714-f8be-b9ef-9e84-f75b05ed98a3...
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