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Brink · Nov 16, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to adjust processor scheduling for best performance of programs or background services in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Processor scheduling refers to the process by which Windows determines which job (task) should be run on the computer processor at which time. Without scheduling, the processor would give attention to jobs based on when they arrived in the queue, which is usually not optimal. As part of the scheduling, the processor gives a priority level to different processes running on the machine. When two processes are requesting service at the same time, the processor performs the jobs for the one with the higher priority. You can adjust processor scheduling for best performance of Programs...

Brink · Apr 22, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the time a new background window will automatically be brought to the foreground (front) for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. ForegroundFlashCount specifies the number of times the taskbar button flashes to notify the user that the system has activated a background window. If the time elapsed since the last user input exceeds the value of the ForegroundLockTimeout entry, the window will automatically be brought to the foreground. ForegroundLockTimeout specifies the time, following user input, during which the system keeps applications from moving into the foreground. Reference...

Brink · Nov 14, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable thumbnail previews only on network files and folders in File Explorer for all users or specific users in Windows 11 and Windows 10. File Explorer can display thumbnail previews (image) or icons on files and folders in Windows. If you select to show icons instead of thumbnail previews, File Explorer will show the icon of the default app on the file instead of an image. If wanted, you can disable showing thumbnail previews only on network files and folders in File Explorer without disabling thumbnail previews on local files and folders. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable thumbnail previews on network files and folders. Thumbnail previews will not show...

Brink · Nov 2, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent locations (Quick access), Favorites (pinned files), and Recent files from one location. Quick access = Displays up to 13 folders that you pinned or frequently opened on the system. Favorites = Pinned files. Recent (Recent files) = Displays up to 25 files that you most recently opened. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, now that File Explorer is powered by Windows App SDK, Microsoft is introducing a modernized File Explorer Home...

Brink · Aug 31, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Notepad automatically saving the session state to open and continue where you left off for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with the Notepad version 11.2307.22.0 update, Notepad will start automatically saving your session state allowing you to close Notepad without any interrupting dialogs and then pick up where you left off when you return. Notepad will automatically restore previously open tabs as well as unsaved content and edits across those open tabs. Saved session state does not impact any of your files, though, and it is still your choice whether to...

Brink · Nov 11, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to show or hide items in the Disk Management console window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Disk Management is a system utility in Windows for advanced storage operations. Disk Management shows the details for each drive on your PC and all partitions for each drive. The details include statistics about the partitions, including the amount of space allocated or used. You can customize the view in Disk Management by choosing which items to show or hide in the console window. Changes to the customize view settings in the current Disk Management window are not saved and will only stay applied until you close Disk Management. When you open Disk Management next, it will show the default view...

Brink · Nov 11, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to change the color and pattern appearance in Disk Management for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Disk Management is a system utility in Windows for advanced storage operations. Disk Management shows the details for each drive on your PC and all partitions for each drive. The details include statistics about the partitions, including the amount of space allocated or used. You can change the color and pattern settings for listed disk regions in Disk Management to customize them how you want to appear on the graphical view in the details pane. Changes to the color and pattern appearance settings in the current Disk Management window are not saved and will only stay applied until you close...

Brink · Jul 16, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove a Open in Windows Terminal as administrator context menu for all users in Windows 11. Windows Terminal is a modern host application for the command-line shells you already love, like Command Prompt, PowerShell, and bash (via Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)). Its main features include multiple tabs, panes, Unicode and UTF-8 character support, a GPU accelerated text rendering engine, and the ability to create your own themes and customize text, colors, backgrounds, and shortcuts. Windows 11 includes a Open in Terminal context menu by default when you right click or shift + right click on a folder or folder background, but this does not open Windows Terminal elevated (run as...

Brink · Nov 10, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to change the top and bottom view in Disk Management for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Disk Management is a system utility in Windows for advanced storage operations. Disk Management shows the details for each drive on your PC and all partitions for each drive. The details include statistics about the partitions, including the amount of space allocated or used. You can change the top pane view in Disk Management to show a Disk List, Volume List (default), or Graphical View. You can change the bottom pane view in Disk Management to show a Disk List, Volume List, Graphical View (default), or be Hidden. Changes to the top and bottom view in the current Disk Management window are not saved...

Brink · Jul 21, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to create a passkey for a website and save the passkey in Windows 11. Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient way to sign in. With passkeys, you can use Windows Hello to sign in with a PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint, making the authentication process faster and more convenient than ever before. And if you're on the go, you can even use your phone or tablet to sign in by scanning a QR code or via Bluetooth. Passkeys are the future of authentication, and for good reason. They're easy to use and intuitive, eliminating the need for complicated password creation processes and the hassle of remembering them. Plus, they're unique to each website or application, so you don't have to worry about...

Brink · Dec 30, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show pinned items on the taskbar for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. By default, the taskbar in Windows 11 shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons (icons) aligned to the center and Copilot button on the right end of the taskbar. The taskbar will also show the icon of the app for any window you have open. If you like, you can pin an app to the taskbar to always show the app's icon on the taskbar whether the app is open or not. Pinning an app to the taskbar makes it easier to open the app on demand from the taskbar. You can enable the Remove pinned programs from the taskbar policy to...

Brink · Jan 30, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files and folders 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. If you don't want to sync all of...

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System Adjust Processor Scheduling for Best Performance in Windows 11

Personalization Change ForegroundLockTimeout to Open App window in Front in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Thumbnail Previews on Network Files and Folders in File Explorer in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove Home in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

Apps Turn On or Off Automatically Save Session State for Notepad in Windows 11

Personalization Show or Hide Items in Disk Management in Windows 11

Personalization Change Color and Pattern Appearance in Disk Management in Windows 11

Personalization Add "Open in Windows Terminal (Admin)" context menu in Windows 11

Personalization Change Top and Bottom View in Disk Management in Windows 11

Accounts Create and Save Passkey for Website in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Show Pinned Items on Taskbar in Windows 11

Apps Choose which OneDrive Folders to Sync in Windows 11

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