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Brink · Saturday at 3:56 PM

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a Libraries desktop icon for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Libraries are virtual containers for users' content. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders. Including a folder in a library doesn't physically move or change the storage location of the files or folders; the library is a view into those folders. However, users interacting with files in a library are copying, moving, and deleting the files themselves, not copies of these files. The Camera Roll, Documents, Music, Pictures, Saved Pictures, and...

Brink · Sep 3, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the widgets feature for all users in Windows 11. Widgets are small windows that display dynamic info on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can add, remove, arrange, resize, and customize them to reflect your interests and the way you work. 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 throughout your day. So say goodbye to constantly switching between apps and devices and websites—now you can stay connected to the things you care about without losing focus on your most important tasks. Your widgets board consists of two...

Brink · Saturday at 12:32 PM

This tutorial will show you how to restore deleted default libraries for your account in Windows 11. Libraries are virtual containers for users' content. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. In File Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders. Including a folder in a library doesn't physically move or change the storage location of the files or folders; the library is a view into those folders. However, users interacting with files in a library are copying, moving, and deleting the files themselves, not copies of these files. The Camera Roll, Documents, Music, Pictures, Saved Pictures, and Videos folders are...

Brink · Nov 29, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off energy saver for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 26002 (Canary), Microsoft is introducing energy saver, which extends and enhances battery saver. It is an easy way to extend battery life and reduce energy use by trading off some system performance. It can be toggled on and off or configured to run automatically whenever the device reaches a certain battery percentage. While optimized to extend battery life, energy saver will be available when PCs are plugged in (this also includes desktop PCs) for those aiming to conserve energy all the time. Display brightness is automatically reduced up to 30% by default when using energy saver. You can specify the percentage...

Brink · Aug 31, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to downgrade from Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise to Windows 11 Home without losing anything. You may find yourself needing or wanting to downgrade from the Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise edition to the Windows 11 Home edition. A direct downgrade from Windows 11 Pro, Education, or Enterprise to Windows 11 Home is not supported, and would normally require a clean install of Windows 11 Home resulting in the loss of all your data. Using a workaround in this tutorial, you can downgrade your device from Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Education, or Windows 11 Enterprise to the Windows 11 Home edition without data loss. You must be signed in as an administrator to downgrade to the Windows 11...

Brink · Nov 21, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the user folder on the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. A user profile is a collection of settings that make the computer look and work the way you want it to for a user account. It is stored in the user's C:\Users\<user name> profile folder, and contains the account's settings for desktop backgrounds, screen savers, pointer preferences, sound settings, and other features. User profiles ensure that your personal preferences are used whenever you sign in to Windows. Your account's user profile folder contains personal folders such as the 3D Objects, Contacts, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Favorites, Links, Music, OneDrive, Pictures, Saved...

Brink · Jun 16, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in File Explorer > This PC for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 25136 and build 22621.160, Microsoft is introducing a refreshed layout of the left navigation pane in File Explorer which makes it easy for you to navigate to folders that matter to you. Known Windows Folders which are available by default in the navigation pane are no longer displayed as a "Folders" group under This PC to keep that view focused for your PC’s drives. If you like, you can add the 3D Objects, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) back under "Folders" in File...

Brink · Jun 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to restore the built-in Balanced, High performance, Power saver, and/or Ultimate Performance power plans if missing in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two. A power plan is also known as a power scheme. Changes made to a power plan settings will affect all users that use the same power plan as their default active power scheme. Windows 10/11 includes the following power plans by default: Balanced = Offers full performance when you need it and saves power when you don't. This is the best power plan for most...

Brink · Thursday at 3:16 PM

This tutorial will show you how to take a screenshot to include in your conversation with Copilot in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works smoothly, seamlessly, and securely across your...

Brink · Thursday at 2:36 PM

This tutorial will show you how to take a screenshot to include in your conversation with the Copilot app in Windows 11. Microsoft Copilot is your everyday AI companion that helps you to be smarter, more productive, more creative, and more connected to the people and things around you. Whether you want to learn how to code, plan an Influencer level vacation, or just need a little help writing a hard email, your everyday AI companion is there to help you get the job done like a pro. If you missed that meeting and need a quick recap or can’t figure out the tax code for your new side hustle, Copilot is there to sprinkle some AI pixie dust on the problem. There when you need it, Copilot works smoothly, seamlessly, and securely across your...

Brink · Oct 20, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to rename a user profile folder for any account (local account or Microsoft account) in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When adding a new user account in Windows, a profile for the account is automatically created when the user signs in to the new account for the first time. A user profile is a collection of settings that make the computer look and work the way you want it to for a user account. It is stored in the account's C:\Users\<user name> profile folder, and contains the account's settings for desktop backgrounds, screen savers, pointer preferences, sound settings, and other features. User profiles ensure that your personal preferences are used whenever you sign in to Windows. A user's profile folder...

Brink · Oct 15, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to bypass the Windows 11 CPU, RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0 system requirements allowing you to clean install or upgrade to Windows 11 on a unsupported PC that doesn't meet these requirements. Installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements is not recommended. If you choose to install Windows 11 on ineligible hardware, you should be comfortable assuming the risk of running into compatibility issues. If you like, you can bypass the check for TPM 2.0 (at least TPM 1.2 is required) and the CPU family and model. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that...

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Personalization Add or Remove Libraries Desktop Icon in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Widgets Feature in Windows 11

General Restore Default Libraries in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Energy Saver in Windows 11

Installation and Upgrade Downgrade Windows 11 Pro to Windows 11 Home

Accounts Add or Remove User Folder in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Folders under This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

System Restore Missing Power Plans in Windows 11

Apps Upload Image for Copilot Conversation in Windows 11

Apps Take Screenshot for Copilot Conversation in Windows 11

Accounts Change Name of User Profile Folder in Windows 11

Installation and Upgrade Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements on Unsupported PC

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