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Brink · Jun 11, 2025

This tutorial will show you how to change a folder color in OneDrive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows by default. With OneDrive, you can 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.live.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. You...

Brink · Jul 24, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Windows 11 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that serves as the local system administrator with elevated rights by default without needing Run as administrator or UAC (User Account Control) for elevation approval. The built-in Administrator is not protected by a password by default, but you can add a password to the account to help prevent unauthorized users from signing in to the account. The built-in "Administrator" account is basically the same as a normal administrator account with UAC turned off. The Administrator account can create other local users, assign user rights, and assign permissions. The Administrator...

Brink · Jun 18, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset the Microsoft Store cache for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. If you are having issues with installing or updating apps from the Microsoft Store in Windows, it may be caused by an issue with the Microsoft Store cache. Reference...

Brink · Jun 19, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing snap layouts when hovering over a maximize button for your account in Windows 11. The Snap windows feature in Windows allows you to automatically resize and arrange windows on your screen. Windows 11 includes a Snap Layouts feature that allows you to select how to snap the current window. Just hover your mouse over a window’s maximize button to see available snap layouts, then click on a zone to snap the window. You’ll then be guided to snap windows to the rest of the zones within the layout with guided snap assist. For smaller screens, you’ll be offered a set of 4 snap layouts. You can also invoke the snap layouts flyout with the Win + Z keyboard shortcut. Starting with...

Brink · Jun 10, 2025

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Screen Curtain feature in Narrator for your account in Windows 11. Narrator is a screen reader included with Windows 11 that describes what's on your screen. Narrator lets you use your PC without a mouse to complete common tasks if you’re blind or have low vision. It reads and interacts with things on the screen, like text and buttons. Use Narrator to read and write email, browse the internet, and work with documents. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.4484 (24H2, Microsoft is gradually rolling out Screen Curtain in Narrator. The Screen Curtain feature in Narrator is designed to enhance privacy and focus for users who rely on screen reading. When activated, Screen Curtain...

Brink · Jul 22, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to set File Explorer to open to either This PC, Home (Quick access), OneDrive, Downloads, or a custom location by default for your account in Windows 11. File Explorer opens to Home (Quick access) by default in Window 11, but you can change File Explorer to open to This PC, OneDrive, or Downloads instead. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive. Recent and pinned files displayed in Home are now searchable using the search box in File Explorer even if they are not local files, so you can find Office files recently...

Brink · Jun 2, 2025

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...

Brink · Jun 7, 2025

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...

Brink · Jul 19, 2021

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...

Brink · Jun 6, 2025

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...

Brink · Jun 6, 2025

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

Brink · Jun 6, 2025

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...

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Personalization Change Folder Color in OneDrive on Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 11

Apps Reset and Clear Microsoft Store Cache in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Snap Layouts for Maximize Button in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Screen Curtain in Narrator in Windows 11

General Change Folder to Open File Explorer to by Default in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Change Super Drag and Drop Search Mode for Text in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Picture-in-Picture Overlay in Microsoft Edge

Personalization Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11

Apps Relight Images in Photos app in Windows 11

Apps Enable or Disable Recommendations about Latest Features for Copilot on Windows 11

Apps Change to Allow or Ask to Switch Tasks for Copilot on Windows 11

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