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Brink · Oct 14, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to specify the hibernation file (hiberfile.sys) type to be reduced or full in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Hibernation files are used for hybrid sleep, fast startup, and standard hibernation (described earlier). There are two types, differentiated by size, a full and reduced size hibernation file. Only fast startup can use a reduced hibernation file. Hibernation file type hiberfil.sys default size Supports Full 40% of physical memory hibernate, hybrid sleep, fast startup Reduced 20% of physical memory fast startup Hibernate is a power-saving S4 state designed primarily for laptops, and might not be available for all PCs (PCs with InstantGo don't have the hibernate option). While sleep puts your...

Brink · Oct 13, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Dynamic Lock for your account in Windows 11 to automatically lock the computer when you step away from it. Locking the computer protects it 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. Windows can use devices that are paired with your PC to help detect when you’re away, and lock your PC shortly after your paired device is out of Bluetooth range. This makes it more difficult for someone to gain access to your device if you step away from your PC and forget to lock it. Dynamic lock requires using Bluetooth to pair your phone with your Windows 11 PC. Once they’re paired, take your phone with...

Brink · Oct 10, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the build number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC. References: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/ Version Build Release Date 21H2 22000.194 October 4, 2021 22H2 22621.521 September 20, 2022 23H2 22631.2506 October 31, 2023 24H2 26100.1742 October 01, 2024 Option One: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Watermark on Desktop Option Two: Find Windows 11 Build Number in About Windows Option Three: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Settings Option Four: Find Windows 11 Build Number in System Information (msconfig) Option Five: Find Windows 11 Build Number...

Brink · Oct 10, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the version number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC. References: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/windows11-release-information https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-insider/flight-hub/ Version Build Release Date 21H2 22000.194 October 4, 2021 22H2 22621.521 September 20, 2022 23H2 22631.2506 October 31, 2023 24H2 26100.1742 October 01, 2024 Option One: Find Windows 11 Version Number in About Windows Option Two: Find Windows 11 Version Number in Settings Option Three: Find Windows 11 Version Number in Registry Editor Find Windows 11 Version Number in About Windows 1 Open About Windows (winver.exe). 2 Look to see what the...

Brink · Oct 9, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to go back to the previous Windows from Windows 11 without losing your documents, photos, and other personal files. Windows 11 gives you the ability to uninstall and go back (roll back) to a previous version of Windows. When you upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, repair install Windows 11, reset Windows 11 with "Keep my files", 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 upgrading to Windows 11 if you should want to. Going back to the previous Windows...

Brink · Oct 8, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide the preview pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. The preview pane in File Explorer shows you the contents of a file, such as image or text files, without having to open it with an app. Setting the preview pane to show or hide in File Explorer is a global setting that is applied to all folders, and not just in the current folder. You can drag the left border of the preview pane left and right to increase or decrease its width in File Explorer. If you set the preview pane to show, then it will replace the details pane if currently showing. If you turn off thumbnail previews in File Explorer, image files will also not show a preview in the preview pane. Option One...

Brink · Jul 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Chat button on the taskbar for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft started rolling out Chat from Microsoft Teams to Windows 11 build 22000.100. This includes a new Chat flyout right off the taskbar as well as an overall Teams desktop experience architected for optimized performance and the Windows 11 design language. You can remain connected to the people you care about with chats and video calls from the convenience of your Windows 11 PC, while they can participate from any device with Microsoft Teams: desktop, mobile, or even just a web browser. With Chat from Microsoft Teams, you can connect to friends and family from your PC regardless of what computer or phone...

Brink · Oct 6, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Show Desktop area on the taskbar for your account in Windows 11. Show Desktop (Win+D) can be used to minimize and restore all of your open windows at once. The show desktop feature helps to take a quick look at what’s on your desktop behind all the open windows. By default, you can click/tap on the far right corner of the taskbar on the main display to show the desktop and minimize all open windows, and click/tap on it again to restore all minimized windows. Peek at desktop has been removed from the Show Desktop button in Windows 11, but you can still press and hold the Win+, (comma) keys to peek at the desktop, and release to keys to stop peeking. Starting with Windows 11...

Brink · Sep 23, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Game Mode for your account in Windows 11. When you use Game Mode, Windows prioritizes your gaming experience. When you’re running a game, Game Mode: Prevents Windows Update from performing driver installations and sending restart notifications. Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. Power mode is set automatically and cannot be changed while using Game Mode. Reference: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/use-game-mode-gaming-on-pc Option One: Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Game Mode using REG file Turn On or Off Game Mode in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap...

Brink · Sep 21, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to set a Wi-Fi network as a metered connection or non-metered connection for all users 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 device. A metered connection is an Internet connection that has a data limit associated with it. Cellular data connections are set as metered by default. Wi-Fi and Ethernet network connections can be set to metered but aren't by default. Some apps might work differently on a metered connection to help reduce your data usage. Also, some updates for Windows won't be installed automatically. If you have a metered Internet connection with a...

Brink · Sep 20, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to use File History Cleanup to delete older saved versions of files and folders for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of...

Brink · Sep 19, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to restore previous versions (copies) of files and folders from File History in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. File History only backs up copies of files that are in all...

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System Specify Hibernation File Type as Full or Reduced in Windows 11

Accounts Turn On or Off Dynamic Lock to Automatically Lock Windows 11

System Find Windows 11 Build Number

System Find Windows 11 Version Number

Installation and Upgrade Go Back to Previous Version of Windows in Windows 11

General Show or Hide Preview Pane in File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Chat Button on Taskbar in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Show Desktop on Taskbar in Windows 11

Gaming Turn On or Off Game Mode in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Metered Connection for Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Use File History Cleanup to Delete Older Versions of Files in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Restore Files or Folders from File History in Windows 11

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