This tutorial will show you how to include a folder or drive in 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 would...
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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
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
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Clean Install Windows 11
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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 changing the lock screen background for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The lock screen (aka: welcome screen) is the screen you see at startup and when you lock the computer (Win+L). You will need to dismiss the lock screen to to see the sign-in screen and sign in to Windows.
Users can change their lock screen background to Windows Spotlight, a picture, or a slideshow by default.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable changing the lock screen background.
If you have more than one display, the lock screen will only show on the main display.
Option One: Enable or Disable Changing Lock Screen Background in Local Group Policy Editor
Option Two...
This will no longer work starting with Windows 11 build 22598.
The taskbar functionality has changed in Windows 11. Alignment to the left or center at the bottom of the screen is the only location allowed now.
However, you can actually still change the taskbar location to the top or bottom on the screen for now.
You can't change the taskbar location to the left (00) or right (02) on the screen anymore without breaking the taskbar until moved back to the top or bottom.
This tutorial will show you how to change the taskbar location on screen to the top or bottom for your account in Windows 11.
When the taskbar is moved to the top, you will no longer see thumbnail previews for taskbar icons.
EXAMPLE: Taskbar location at top and...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off display audio alerts visually (aka: Sound Sentry) for your account in Windows 11.
If you have trouble hearing audio alerts, you can have your PC display them visually.
You can choose to have the title bar of the active window, the active window, or the entire screen flash when a notification arrives, instead of relying on sound alone.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear-9c18cfdc-63be-2d47-0f4f-5b00facfd2e1
Option One: Turn On or Off Flash Screen during Audio Notifications in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Flash Screen during Audio Notifications in Control Panel
Option Three: Turn On or Off Flash Screen during Audio Notifications...
This tutorial will show you how to customize the OEM support information for your Windows 11 PC.
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) support information in Windows includes the manufacturer, support phone, support hours, and support website for your PC.
If you purchased a PC from a vendor, it'll usually already have all of the OEM support information under "Support" on the Settings > System > About page.
If you build your own PCs, then you can add your own custom support information.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or customize OEM support information.
EXAMPLE: OEM Support Information in Settings
Here's How:
1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe).
step22 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of...
This tutorial will show you how to change device usage settings for your account in Windows 11.
In Device usage settings, you can let Microsoft know how you plan to use your device.
When you make your selections in Device usage settings, Microsoft might offer personalized tips, ads, and recommendations within Microsoft experiences based on the way you plan to use your device. You can opt out or change your device usage options any time in the Settings app on Windows. Microsoft does not share this data with third-party.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.2199 (Beta) and build 25396 (Canary), Microsoft added Development to the list and toggling it on will launch Dev Home. This matches what is shown in OOBE (“out of box experience”)...
This tutorial will show you how to optimize video playback when on battery for your account in Windows 11.
Some apps use the video platform that's built into Windows 11. These include Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that come with Windows 11, such as Microsoft Edge, Photos, and Movies & TV, as well as many third-party video apps you get from Microsoft Store (for example, Hulu, Netflix, and Vudu).
For these apps, you can control video playback using the video playback settings in Windows 11. For example, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware) or choose to play video at a lower resolution to help save network bandwidth.
When watching movies and videos on battery power, you can select to...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off save network bandwidth by playing video at a lower resolution during video playback when plugged in for your account in Windows 11.
Some apps use the video platform that's built into Windows 11. These include Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that come with Windows 11, such as Microsoft Edge, Photos, and Movies & TV, as well as many third-party video apps you get from Microsoft Store (for example, Hulu, Netflix, and Vudu).
For these apps, you can control video playback using the video playback settings in Windows 11. For example, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware) or choose to play video at a lower resolution to help save network...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off to process video automatically to enhance it during video playback when plugged in for your account in Windows 11.
Some apps use the video platform that's built into Windows 11. These include Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps that come with Windows 11, such as Microsoft Edge, Photos, and Movies & TV, as well as many third-party video apps you get from Microsoft Store (for example, Hulu, Netflix, and Vudu).
For these apps, you can control video playback using the video playback settings in Windows 11. For example, you can have your PC process video to enhance it (depending on your PC’s hardware) or choose to play video at a lower resolution to help save network bandwidth.
When...
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore printers in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
In Windows, you can export (backup) printer queues, printer ports, and printer drivers from a PC to a ".printerExport" file. You can then use this file to import (restore) these printer queues, printer ports, and printer drivers to any PC.
This can be useful to migrate printers from one print server (host computer) to another.
Option One: Export (Backup) Printers from Print Server
Option Two: Import (Restore) Printers to Print Server
Export (Backup) Printers from Print Server
1 Do step 2 (Printer Migration wizard) or step 3 (Printer Management) for which method you want to use to export printers.
option1s22. Export Printers on this PC...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off mono audio for your account in Windows 11.
Windows lets you convert stereo sound into a single channel with mono audio so you can hear everything, even if you're using just one headphone.
People with partial hearing loss or deafness in one ear can turn on mono audio to have Windows play audio from both the left and right audio channels into both ears (channels) when using headphones, so they don’t miss any sounds.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-windows-easier-to-hear-9c18cfdc-63be-2d47-0f4f-5b00facfd2e1#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
If you turn on mono audio, it will disable the spatial sound setting.
Option One: Turn On or Off Mono Audio in Quick...
This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor indicator color for your account in Windows 11.
The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows.
Windows 11 lets you use a colorful text cursor indicator to make your text cursor more visible.
You can also change the size and color of the text cursor indicator.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
The text cursor indicator color is stored in the IndicatorColor DWORD value at the registry key below.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Accessibility\CursorIndicator
Here's How:
1 Open Settings...
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