This tutorial will show you how to see which Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) app version you currently have installed for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup.
Reference:
https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases
Option One: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version in Settings
Option Two: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version in Microsoft Store
Option Three: Find Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Installed App Version using Command...
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Disable Automatic Windows Updates in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to disable Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11.- Brink
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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
This tutorial will show you how to create a bootable USB flash drive used to install Windows 11 with UEFI support.- Brink
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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
This tutorial will show you step by step on how to clean install Windows 11 at boot on your PC with or without an Internet connection and setup with a local account or Microsoft account.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove recommended websites on the Start menu for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11.
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended.
Starting with Windows 11 build 23451 (Dev), Microsoft is re-introducing websites after trying this out with Insiders last fall. One improvement Microsoft made is to recommend more useful and personal websites based on your browsing history instead of generally popular websites. Insiders can right-click on a website and choose to remove a website individually at any given time. Only some Insiders will see this experience and, if you do, please share your feedback.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.2359...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Reserved Storage feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Disabling reserved storage will free up the hard drive space reserved by reserved storage.
To make sure your device can successfully update and that it runs its best, Windows reserves a portion of storage space on your device for use by temporary files, caches, and other files. When your device is low on space, Windows will clear reserved storage so it can be used for other processes, like a Windows update. Reserving storage also helps keep disk space usage on your device more predictable and more stable.
How does it work?
When apps and system processes create temporary files, these files will automatically be placed into...
This tutorial will show you how to find the current Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) version you have in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) is the graphics display driver architecture introduced in Windows Vista (WDDM v1.0). WDDM is required starting with Windows 8 (WDDM v1.2). The WDDM design guide discusses WDDM requirements, specifications, and behavior for WDDM drivers.
WDDM provides the functionality required to render the desktop and applications using Desktop Window Manager, a compositing window manager running on top of Direct3D. It also supports new DXGI interfaces required for basic device management and creation. The WDDM specification requires at least Direct3D 9-capable video card and...
This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) apps on the sidebar in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Microsoft Edge has a sidebar on the right side that includes apps like Action Center, Search, Tools, Games, and Microsoft 365, Outlook, Image Creator, and Drop by default you can add and remove.
References:
https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2022/09/01/microsoft-edge-sidebar-multitask-smarter/...
This tutorial will show you how to change system sounds for your account in Windows 11.
A sound theme is a set of sounds applied to events in Windows and programs.
You can select an existing theme, or change the sound for individual events for Windows, File Explorer, and Windows Speech Recognition.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/uxguide/vis-sound
Option One: Change Sound Scheme for All System Sounds in Settings
Option Two: Change Program Events for Specific System Sounds in Settings
Option Three: Change Program Events for Specific System Sounds in Registry Editor
Change Sound Scheme for All System Sounds in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on the Personalization on the left side, and...
This tutorial will show you how to move or restore the default location of the Downloads folder for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Downloads folder (shell:Downloads) is a component of the user profile that is used as a unified location for storing personal data. By default, the Downloads folder is a shell folder in the user's profile (%UserProfile%) that is used as a default storage location for saved downloads.
If you like, you can move the Downloads folder and its content to a location you want it at instead.
If the current Downloads folder path is incorrect or is no longer available, you can use the Restore Default option to restore the default path.
If set the default downloads folder location in a web browser...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable "Use graphics acceleration when available" in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features.
Hardware acceleration is a feature enabled in Microsoft Edge by default that lets Microsoft Edge move all graphics and text rendering from the CPU to the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) when available. This frees up resources on your computer so it can run other applications faster.
If...
This tutorial will show you how to change or reset the default brightness, contrast, and other available image settings and Studio Effects for a camera in Windows 11.
Having a camera as part of your Windows device or system lets you make Skype video calls, take pictures, etc. Many apps and services request and use the camera, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your camera.
No need for extra lights, expensive lenses, or sound-proof rooms. Windows Studio Effects automatically improves lighting and cancels noises during video calls—perfect for when presentation matters. Windows Studio Effects require a neural processing unit (NPU), and the latest update for Windows Studio Effects requires a Copilot+ PC with a...
This tutorial will show you how to change the force required to click on a Precision Haptic Touchpad for your account on Microsoft Surface devices running Windows 11.
The click sensitivity setting specifies the relative sensitivity of the touchpad’s haptic click detection, if supported.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/touchpad-tuning-guidelines#click-sensitivity
Option One: Change Touchpad Haptic Click Sensitivity in Settings
Option Two: Change Touchpad Haptic Click Sensitivity in Registry Editor
Change Touchpad Haptic Click Sensitivity in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Bluetooth & devices on the left side, and click/tap on Touchpad on the right side...
Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11
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...
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...
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