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...
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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 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...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Edit in Notepad" context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly.
Starting with Notepad version 11.2311.33.0, you can now easily access Notepad for file modifications directly from File Explorer. Just right-click on any file or multiple files in File Explorer to find the Edit in Notepad option in the context menu, a quick and streamlined way to open and edit files in Notepad.
If you don't want this new Edit in Notepad item in the context menu, it can be removed.
Option One: Add or Remove "Edit in Notepad" Context Menu for Current User
Option Two...
This tutorial will show you how to backup and restore Quick access pinned folders for your account in Windows 11.
Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent files from one location in Quick Access.
You can Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access items. These locations include local and network files files (build 22557), folders, drives, libraries, OneDrive, This PC, Recycle Bin, etc...
Folders pinned to Quick access will display under Quick access in File Explorer Home, and under the Quick access group in the navigation pane of File Explorer.
Folders you pin or unpin for Quick access will also be pinned or unpinned in...
This tutorial will show you how to change the startup page used when you open 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.
You can choose between three options below for which startup page(s) is opened when you open Microsoft Edge:
Open the new tab page: (default) Open the new tab page each time Edge starts.
Open tabs from the previous session: Restore your previous browsing session when Edge starts. If you clear browsing data each time...
This tutorial will show you how to change the touchpad haptic feedback intensity level for your account on Microsoft Surface devices running Windows 11.
The Surface Precision Haptic touchpad’s haptic motors deliver tactile feedback that simulates the feeling of physical clicks or taps, despite the touchpad itself remaining stationary. This gives you a more intuitive and immersive experience while using a Surface device.
You can specify the relative intensity level of the touchpad’s haptic feedback to what you want.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/touchpad-tuning-guidelines#touchpad-feedback-section
Option One: Change Touchpad Haptic Feedback Intensity in Settings
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off touchpad feedback for your account on Microsoft Surface devices running Windows 11.
The Surface Precision Haptic touchpad’s haptic motors deliver tactile feedback that simulates the feeling of physical clicks or taps, despite the touchpad itself remaining stationary. This gives you a more intuitive and immersive experience while using a Surface device.
You can specify the relative intensity level of the touchpad’s haptic feedback to what you want.
References:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/component-guidelines/touchpad-tuning-guidelines#touchpad-feedback-section...
This tutorial will show you how to change the double click speed on a Precision Haptic Touchpad for your account on Microsoft Surface devices running Windows 11.
The double click speed setting is the time between clicks to register a double click on the touchpad.
If you find the double click speed too sensitive (fast) or not sensitive enough (slow), you can adjust the double click speed to what works best for you.
Option One: Change Touchpad Double Click Speed in Surface app
Option Two: Change Touchpad Double Click Speed in Control Panel
Option Three: Change Touchpad Double Click Speed in Registry Editor
Change Touchpad Double Click Speed in Surface app
1 Open the Surface app.
2 Click/tap on Touchpad settings to expand it...
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