This tutorial will show you how to change opening the search mode for text when using Super Drag Drop in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Starting in the latest Microsoft Edge Canary, Beta, and Dev versions, you can enable the Super Drag and Drop feature that allows you to drag a link or text on a webpage, and drop it on the same page to make it easier and faster to open the url in a new tab or search the text by Bing or default search engine in a new tab.
If you enable and turn on the Super Drag and Drop feature in Microsoft Edge, you can select search mode for text to Always Using Bing Search (default) or Using Default Search Engine.
Here's How:
1 Open Microsoft Edge.
2 Click/tap on the Setting and...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
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Use ViVeTool to Enable or Disable Hidden Features in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use ViVeTool to enable or disable hidden features in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.- Brink
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Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media
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Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app
This tutorial will show you different ways to uninstall or reinstall the Copilot app for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Learn about this picture" desktop icon when using Windows Spotlight as your desktop background for your account in Windows 11 and Windows 10.- Brink
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Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair missing, corrupted, and modified system files in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server ISO or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft.- Brink
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Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade
This tutorial will show you how to do a repair install of Windows 11 by performing an in-place upgrade without losing anything.- Brink
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Clean Install Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Picture-in-Picture overlay on supported videos in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Picture-in-picture mode is a Microsoft Edge feature you can use to watch videos while simultaneously browsing the web in other tabs or completing tasks in other windows. You can detach the video from its original tab and float it anywhere on your screen. You can now open videos as picture-in-picture. Continue watching videos anywhere on the screen while you multitask. Simply click the picture-in-picture icon on a video in Edge to get started.
Currently, the picture-in-picture experience is available on websites that support the hover feature, meaning the...
This tutorial will show you how to restore the classic File Explorer with Ribbon for your account or all users in Windows 11.
File Explorer in Windows 10 has a ribbon, tabs, and a title bar with color. The ribbon includes common tasks, such as copying and moving, creating new folders, emailing and zipping items, and changing the view. The tabs change to show extra tasks that apply to the selected item. You can hide or show the ribbon on demand.
In Windows 11, Microsoft made File Explorer modern with a clean look and brand-new command bar instead of the ribbon.
If you prefer, you can restore the classic File Explorer with ribbon in Windows 11.
Option One: Temporarily Open File Explorer with Ribbon
Option Two: Create Shortcut to...
This tutorial will show you how to adjust lighting sources, target, color, and intensity for images with Relight in Photos app on Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs.
The Microsoft Photos app included in Windows is a rich media experience that empowers you to do more with your photos and videos. View, organize, and share photos from your PC, OneDrive, iCloud Photos and other devices all from one gallery.
Starting with Microsoft Photos app version 2025.11060.5006.0, the Relight feature is now rolling out on Windows 11 across all Insider channels.
The new Relight feature lets you take control of lighting like never before. You can position up to three light sources, set the light color, and set the focus point where all lights automatically point...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off getting recommendation notifications for updates about the latest Copilot features for your account in Windows 11.
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync settings.
3 While in full view, click/tap on the Account button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Notifications, turn on (default) or off Recommendations for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 Click/tap on the Back arrow button to exit Copilot settings.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
This tutorial will show you how to change Copilot to always all or ask every time to switch tasks for your account in Windows 11.
You can set the Copilot app to Always allow or Ask every time to clear any unsent messages and switch tasks when opening Copilot from a notification or other app.
Here's How:
1 Open the Copilot app.
2 Sign in to Copilot with your Microsoft account if you want to sync settings.
3 While in full view, click/tap on the Account button, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
4 Under Permission settings, select Always allow or Ask every time (default) in the Switch tasks drop menu for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 Click/tap on the Back arrow button to exit Copilot settings.
That's...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the notification bell icon on the taskbar corner for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications will now show as a bell in the system tray and when new notifications come through, the bell will colorize based on your system accent color. When there are no notifications and the clock is visible, the bell will be empty.
You can turn on (add) or off (remove) showing the notification bell icon on the taskbar system tray (corner) on demand.
Option One: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Settings
Option Two: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar using REG file
Option Three: Add or Remove Notification Bell icon on Taskbar in Registry Editor
EXAMPLE: Add or...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use Dolby Vision HDR mode for a display in Windows 11.
Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4202 (24H2), on PCs with Dolby Vision, a new switch lets you turn Dolby Vision on or off independently of HDR—giving you more control over your viewing experience. You can now enjoy HDR with Dolby Vision either on or off based on your preference.
For Dolby Vision certified monitors, Windows will automatically choose Dolby Vision when it is available. However, some monitors may limit peak brightness in Dolby Vision mode, which may not be desired. To enable a non-certified HDR10 mode that may have higher brightness in some circumstances, you can disable Dolby Vision mode.
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This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit with Paint" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11.
The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format.
Starting with Paint app version 11.2410.28.0, you can quickly edit an image with the Paint app directly from File Explorer or on the desktop by right-clicking on the image and select Edit with Paint.
If you don't want this new Edit with Paint item in the context menu, it can be removed.
Option One: Add or Remove "Edit with Paint" Context Menu...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off energy saver for all users in Windows 11.
Energy Saver replaces battery saver and exists on Windows 11 24H2 and later versions. It significantly extends battery life and reduces energy consumption by automatically managing power usage across your system and apps for an optimal balance of PC performance and energy efficiency. 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...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off always open left/top links to the right/bottom split screen by default in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Split screen view in Microsoft Edge allows you to simultaneously work on multiple tasks across two, side-by-side screens in one browsing tab to boost your productivity and multitask more efficiently.
You can split two websites per tab in Microsoft Edge.
There are two indicators of the active screen when Split screen is turned on:
The tab description will reflect the name of the active screen.
There will be a blue outline highlighting the active screen.
You can change the size of your split screens with the slider in between the screens. Slide left...
This tutorial will show you how to change the hover delay time to show a taskbar thumbnail live preview for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The setting in this tutorial no longer works starting with at least Windows 11 version 24H2.
The taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of your desktop in Windows 11 that shows the Start menu, Search, Task View, Widgets, Chat, File Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store icons aligned to the center by default. The taskbar corner includes the notification area icons, Quick Settings (Win+A), and Notification Center (Win+N) with the clock and calendar.
When you hover the pointer over an icon on the taskbar with an open window, you will see the thumbnail preview(s) of the open...
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