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Brink · Aug 29, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable blocking files downloaded from the Internet for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Attachment Manager is included in Windows to help protect your PC from unsafe attachments that you might receive with an e-mail message and from unsafe files that you might save from the Internet. If the Attachment Manager identifies an attachment that might be unsafe, the Attachment Manager prevents (blocks) you from opening the file, or it warns you before you open the file. It uses the IAttachmentExecute application programming interface (API) to find the file type, to find the file association. When one of these applications saves a downloaded file on a disk formatted with...

Brink · Jul 28, 2022

This tutorial will show you different ways to disable ads showing for your account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes ads by default in the form of Microsoft promoting its own services and apps. These ads can include fun facts, tips, tricks, recommendations, and suggestions within the UI of Windows 11. Some people may find these ads helpful, while others may find them annoying. Option One: Disable Ads in File Explorer Option Two: Disable Ads on Lock Screen Option Two: Disable Suggested Content in Settings Option Four: Disable Tips and Suggestions Notifications Option Five: Disable Suggestions to get the most out of Windows and finish setting up this device Option Six: Disable Windows Welcome Experience Option Seven: Disable...

Brink · Feb 5, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to add "Hash value" to the context menu of files for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Hash value context menu allows you to get the SHA1, SHA256, SHA384, SHA512, MACTripleDES, MD5, and/or RIPEMD160 hash values (checksum) of files. The Hash value context menu uses the Get-FileHash cmdlet in PowerShell to compute the hash value for a file by using a specified hash algorithm. A hash value is a unique value that corresponds to the content of the file. Rather than identifying the contents of a file by its file name, extension, or other designation, a hash assigns a unique value to the contents of a file. File names and extensions can be changed without altering the content of the file, and without...

Brink · Apr 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Phishing protection in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Microsoft is introducing two powerful new features that strike against the most common cyberattack techniques: phishing and targeted malware. New in Windows 11 is enhanced phishing detection and protection built into Windows with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. This new feature will help protect users from phishing attacks by identifying and alerting users when they are entering their Microsoft credentials into a malicious application or...

Brink · Sep 29, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to change User Account Control (UAC) settings in Windows 11. User Account Control (UAC) helps prevent malware from damaging a PC and helps organizations deploy a better-managed desktop. With UAC, apps and tasks always run in the security context of a non-administrator account, unless an administrator specifically authorizes administrator-level access to the system. UAC can block the automatic installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings. UAC allows all users to log on to their computers using a standard user account. Processes launched using a standard user token may perform tasks using access rights granted to a standard user. For instance, Windows Explorer...

Brink · Apr 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps for your account or all users in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects against phishing or malware websites and applications, and the downloading of potentially malicious files. By default, Microsoft Defender SmartScreen protects your device by checking web content that Microsoft Store apps use. You can turn on or off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11. On = Warns users that the sites and downloads used by Microsoft Store apps are potentially dangerous but allows the action to continue. Off = Turns off Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, so a user isn't alerted or stopped from...

Brink · Sep 10, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to clear the microphone last accessed history by apps for your account in Windows 11. When your microphone is in use, a microphone icon will be displayed in the notification area of the taskbar. You can also look in Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone to see which apps are currently using your microphone or have recently or previously accessed your microphone. If an app had accessed your microphone, it will have a last accessed time stamp to let you know when. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-camera-microphone-and-privacy-a83257bc-e990-d54a-d212-b5e41beba857 If wanted, you can clear the microphone last accessed history by Windows apps (Microsoft Store apps) and...

Brink · Nov 25, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable location services for all users on your Windows 11 device. Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more. Many apps and services request location information from your device, and the Windows location service gives you control over which apps are allowed to access your precise location. How the location settings work Location services is a device-wide setting that can be controlled by the device administrator. When turned on, it enables certain Windows features—such as auto-setting the...

Brink · Jan 27, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus. If a third party antivirus product is installed, registered, and working correctly, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will automatically disable itself. The Windows Security app will change the Virus & threat protection section to show status about the AV product, and provide a link to the product's configuration options. If you disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus, you will not be able to...

Brink · Jun 28, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, so you will need to upgrade to Windows 11 by then to keep current. One of Windows 11 system requirements is Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher. Devices made with Windows 11 support will have TPM enabled by default, but older Windows 10 devices may have an older TPM than TPM 2.0, TPM disabled by default, or does not have a TPM at all. You will need to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC if available to meet Windows 11 system requirements before being able to upgrade or install Windows 11 on your device. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to...

Brink · Mar 4, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to manually turn on or off Smart App Control in Windows 11. Smart App Control (SAC) is a new security feature starting with Windows 11 build 22567. Smart App Control can work alongside your other security software, such as Microsoft Defender, for added protection. Smart App Control adds significant protection from malware, including new and emerging threats, by blocking apps that are malicious or untrusted. Smart App Control also helps to block potentially unwanted apps, which are apps that may cause your device to run slowly, display unexpected ads, offer extra software you didn't want, or do other things you don't expect. Smart App Control starts in evaluation mode. This is a period during which...

Brink · Jun 10, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to clear all your Copilot app activity history data for your Microsoft account. Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help you with a range of tasks and activities. Activity history is a record of the things you type in Copilot and the AI-assisted responses you receive. From the privacy dashboard, you can clear your Copilot activity history only for Copilot experiences that rely on Bing. For example, Microsoft Copilot (previously named Bing Chat) and Copilot in Windows. This activity history includes your chats and the things you type while visiting copilot.com, the Copilot app, and the AI-assisted responses you receive. References...

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Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Block Files Downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Disable Ads in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Add "Hash value" to Context Menu of Files in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Phishing Protection Windows 11

Privacy and Security Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear Microphone Last Accessed History in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Location Services in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable TPM on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC

Privacy and Security Turn On or Off Smart App Control in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Clear All Copilot Activity History Data for Microsoft Account

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