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Brink · Mar 26, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin and the Recycle Bin icon changes from empty to full. If added, the Recycle Bin will appear under the "Devices and drives" group in This PC in File Explorer, and the Recycle Bin icon will change to indicate when it's full or empty. Option One: Add or Remove Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for Current User Only Option Two: Add or Remove Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for All Users EXAMPLE: Recycle Bin added to This PC...

Brink · Oct 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to view the recent sign-in activity of your Microsoft account to know when and where your account was used for the last 30 days. The Recent activity page for your Microsoft account shows you when and where you've used your Microsoft account within the last 30 days. You can expand any listed activity to see location details and find out how the account was accessed—using a web browser, phone, or another method. If you see only a Recent activity section on the page, you don't need to confirm any activity. However, if you see an Unusual activity section or Unsuccessful sign-in activity, it's important to: Let us know whether the activity was you or not. When you expand an activity, you can choose This was...

Brink · Mar 24, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to delete the user profile folder of an account without having to delete the account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When adding a new user account in Windows, a profile for the account is automatically created when the user signs in to the new account for the first time. A user profile is a collection of settings that make the computer look and work the way you want it to for a user account. It is stored in the account's C:\Users\<user name> profile folder, and contains the account's settings for desktop backgrounds, screen savers, pointer preferences, sound settings, and other features. User profiles ensure that your personal preferences are used whenever you sign in to Windows. A user's profile folder...

Brink · Mar 23, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing an additional search box in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A search box is an additional text input field located next to the address bar in a web browser. It allows users to perform web searches directly from the browser interface. If you enable showing an additional search box, the search box will be show in the toolbar to the right of the address bar, and available for use If you disable showing an additional search box, search box will not be visible, and users will have to use the address bar or navigate to a search engine to perform web searches. Microsoft is currently A/B testing the addition search box starting with...

Brink · Mar 9, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to check which Online Service Experience Packs and versions are currently installed in Windows 11. Online Service Experience Packs in Windows 11 improve the delivery of changes and improvements from the cloud. This is another way Microsoft can quickly update Windows 11. For example, Microsoft plans to improve the “Your Microsoft account settings” page based on your feedback. These Online Service Experience Packs work in a similar manner as the Windows Feature Experience Packs do. It enables us to quickly make updates to specific areas outside of a major Windows update. The difference between the two is that the Windows Feature Experience Packs can deliver broad improvements across multiple areas of...

Brink · Jul 25, 2021

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. System File Checker (SFC) is a tool built into Windows that will check for system file corruption. The SFC /SCANNOW command scans and verifies the integrity of all protected system files and replaces missing or corrupted versions with correct versions when possible. If this command discovers that a protected file has been overwritten, it retrieves the correct version of the file from the Windows image component store, and then replaces the missing or corrupted file. Reference...

Brink · Aug 27, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the default system font for all users in Windows10 and Windows 11. A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. Windows 11 uses the Segoe UI font as the default system font. This font is used for icons, menus, title bar text, File Explorer, and more. You must be signed in as an administrator to change the default system font. Changing the default system font will not affect Microsoft Store apps and modern UI items like Settings and Start menu. Option One: Change Default System Font Option Two: Restore Default System Font EXAMPLE: Default "Segoe UI" vs changed "Arial Bold" system font in File Explorer...

Brink · Jul 10, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the maximum percentage of CPU usage allowed during a scan by Microsoft Defender Antivirus for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software included in Windows 10/11 that can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats. Microsoft Defender Antivirus regularly scans your device to help keep it safe. It tries to do this while you are not using your device so it doesn’t interfere with your work. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is allowed a maximum of 50 percent CPU usage during a scan by default in Windows. You can specify a maximum percentage CPU usage during a scan you want allowed instead. Specifying a max CPU usage should be...

Brink · Sep 16, 2021

Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. It is now called Do not disturb. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. Additionally, you can set priority notifications to control whether calls, reminders, and specific apps break through when do not disturb is on. Focus is a new experience that enables everyone to stay in the moment and minimize distractions on their PC. To help you stay on track, focus integrates with the Clock app for other focus tools, such as a focus timer and calming music. This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off focus assist for your account in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Focus assist allows...

Brink · Mar 21, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to unlink a device from the Microsoft Store for your Microsoft account. The Microsoft Store allows you to use up to 10 devices with your Microsoft account. If you can't download apps and games (content), you've reached your Microsoft Store device limit. Unlink a device you don't use or have access to, then go to Microsoft Store and try again. Once you unlink a device, it no longer counts toward your device limit. If you download an app or game on this device later, it will count towards your device limit again. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-devices-used-with-your-microsoft-account-d4044995-81db-b24b-757e-1102d148f441 EXAMPLE: "You’re at the limit for the number of...

Brink · Feb 12, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to reset the password of a local account and Microsoft account in Windows 11. If you forgot or lost your account password for Windows 11, you may be able to change or reset it. References: Change or reset your Windows password Reset your Windows local account password Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password Recover your account If your PC is on a domain, your system administrator must reset your password. Option One: Reset Password of any Local Account in Netplwiz Option Two: Reset Password of any Local Account in Local Users and Groups Option Three: Reset Password of your Local Account at Sign-in with Security Questions Option Four: Reset Password of your Local Account at Sign in with...

Brink · Aug 22, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off trying the new Outlook for Windows app on demand from the Mail and Calendar app for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The new Outlook for Windows brings the latest features, intelligent assisted capabilities and a new modern and simplified design to your Outlook app. You can tailor it to your style and do more with new Outlook for Windows. Option One: Turn On "Try the new Outlook" for Windows app Option Two: Turn Off "Try the new Outlook" for Windows app Starting in June 2023, Microsoft is beginning the process of migrating existing Windows Mail, Calendar, and People users to the new Outlook for Windows. Beginning in 2024, Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new...

Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11

Create Windows 11 Bootable USB Installation Media

Uninstall or Reinstall Copilot app

Add or Remove "Learn about this picture" Desktop icon

Use SFC to Repair System Files in Windows 11

Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft

Repair Install Windows 11 with an In-place Upgrade

Clean Install Windows 11

Enable or Disable Recall Feature in Windows 11

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Personalization Add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer in Windows 11

Accounts View Recent Sign-in Activity of Your Microsoft Account

Accounts Delete User Profile of an Account in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Additional Search Box in Microsoft Edge

Windows Update Check Online Service Experience Packs Installed in Windows 11

System Use System File Checker (SFC) to Repair System Files in Windows 11

Personalization Change Default System Font in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Change Microsoft Defender Antivirus Max CPU Usage during Scan in Windows 11

System Turn On or Off Focus Assist in Windows 11

Apps Unlink Device from Microsoft Store for Microsoft Account

Accounts Reset Password for Account in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Turn On or Off Try the new Outlook app in Windows 10 and Windows 11

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