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Brink · Feb 10, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to find the MAC address of network adapters (NICs) on your Windows 11 PC. A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (aka: NIC or network adapter) for use as a network address in communications on the physical network segment. This use is common in most IEEE 802 networking technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. MAC addresses are primarily assigned by device manufacturers, and are therefore often referred to as the burned-in address (BIA), or as an Ethernet hardware address (EHA), hardware address, or physical address. MAC addresses are recognizable as six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by hyphens, colons...

Brink · Feb 10, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to restart the video graphics drivers of your display adapter(s) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows includes an easy method to restart your graphics drivers on demand as needed. This includes restarting NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics drivers. If your display seems to be having an issue like a black screen, screen frozen, keyboard and mouse inputs not responding, you could try restarting the graphics drive to see if it may solve the issue without needing to restart the computer. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/troubleshooting-black-or-blank-screens-in-windows-51ef7b96-47cb-b454-fcab-fac643784457 Here's How: 1 Press the Win + Ctrl + Shift + B keys. 2 Your screen will now...

Brink · Feb 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use random hardware (MAC) addresses for Wi-Fi networks 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're not connected to Wi-Fi, your PC sends a signal to look for Wi-Fi networks in the area to help you get connected. The signal contains the unique physical hardware (MAC) address for your device. Some places, for example shopping malls, stores, or other public areas, might use this unique address to track your movement in that area. If your Wi-Fi hardware supports it, you can turn on random hardware addresses to make it harder...

Brink · Feb 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to pause and resume OneDrive syncing on demand for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files 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.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 also back up your important folders (your...

Brink · Feb 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the OneDrive sync upload rate and download rate for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files 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.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 also back up your important folders...

Brink · Feb 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the connection link speed of your network adapters in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. Sometimes you may need to check to see what the current connection link speed is for your network adapters to see if they are performing at specs. This can be helpful with troubleshooting network performance issues. Option One: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Settings Option Two: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Network and Sharing Center Option Three: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in PowerShell Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in...

Brink · Jan 21, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the regional format for your account in Windows 11. Windows and some apps format dates and times based on your regional format. Your regional format will match your Windows display language by default, but you can change your regional format to any language on demand. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-windows-regional-settings-to-modify-the-appearance-of-some-data-types-edf41006-f6e2-4360-bc1b-30e9e8a54989 Some apps may need to be closed and reopened to see formatting changes. Regional format settings are saved to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\International registry key. Option One: Change Regional Format in Settings Option Two: Change Regional...

Brink · Feb 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to rename network adapters in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. You can rename a network adapter to what you want instead of the default name given to it. You must be signed in as an administrator to rename network adapters. Option One: Rename Network Adapter in Settings Option Two: Rename Network Adapter in Network Connections Option Three: Rename Network Adapter using netsh command Option Four: Rename Network Adapter in PowerShell Rename Network Adapter in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and...

Brink · Feb 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network connection 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. The speed, performance, and reliability of a Wi-Fi network connection depends greatly on its signal strength quality. A weak Wi-Fi signal can lead to slower speeds, dropouts, and disconnection. The further away the device is from the router, the weaker the signal can get. If your walls are made of dense materials (ex: concrete or brick) it will weaken or block a Wi-Fi signal. You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to check its signal...

Brink · Feb 5, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to delete a Wi-Fi network profile 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. 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: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Quick Settings Option Two: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Settings Option Three: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile using Command Option Four: Delete...

Brink · Feb 4, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add and connect to a Wi-Fi network 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. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) Windows will...

Brink · Feb 3, 2022

This tutorial will show how to enable or disable automatically pause OneDrive syncing when on a metered network for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files 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.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...

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Network and Internet Find MAC Address on Windows 11 PC

Devices Restart Graphics Driver in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Random Hardware Addresses for Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 11

Apps Pause and Resume OneDrive Syncing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change OneDrive Sync Upload and Download Rate in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Windows 11

Time and Language Change Regional Format in Windows 11

Network and Internet Rename Network Adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Wi-Fi Network Signal Strength in Windows 11

Network and Internet Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Windows 11

Network and Internet Connect to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable OneDrive Syncing on Metered Network in Windows 11

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