This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Diagnostic Data Viewer for all users in Windows 11.
Microsoft uses diagnostic data to keep Windows secure and up to date, troubleshoot problems, and make product improvements as described in more detail below. Regardless of whether you choose to send Optional diagnostic data, your device will be just as secure and will operate normally. This data is transmitted to Microsoft and stored with one or more unique identifiers that can help us recognize an individual user on an individual device and understand the device's service issues and use patterns.
The Diagnostic Data Viewer app lets you review the Windows diagnostic data your device is sending to Microsoft, grouping the info into...
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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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Enable or Disable Recall Feature in Windows 11
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to enter and exit full screen mode for apps for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
When an app enters full screen mode, it will fill the whole screen in a borderless windowed mode covering the taskbar, desktop, and any other open windows on that display.
In addition, the title bar, tabs, toolbar, and command bar type items are hidden so the app will show more content. Some apps may support moving the pointer to the top of the screen while in full screen mode to temporarily reveal these items. Otherwise, you'll need to exit full screen mode for the app to see these items again.
If an app does not support full screen mode, you may be able to maximize its window instead if supported.
Option...
This tutorial will show you how to view reliability history for your Windows 11 device.
The Reliability Monitor provides a system stability overview and details about events that impact reliability. It calculates the Stability Index shown in the System Stability Chart.
Reliability Monitor maintains up to a year of history for system stability and reliability events. The System Stability Chart displays a rolling graph organized by date.
The top half of the System Stability Chart displays a graph of the Stability Index. In the lower half of the chart, five rows track Reliability Events that either contribute to the stability measurement for the system or provide related information about software installation and removal. When one or...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off show suggestions for using Android mobile devices with the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 11.
The Phone Link app on your Windows PC let's you get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. Link your iPhone or Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls, and more - all right on your PC.
Windows will show you suggestions for using your Android phone with Windows by default. You can turn on or off getting suggestions for using your mobile device (Android phone) with the Phone Link app in Windows 11.
Option One: Turn On or Off Phone Link Suggestions in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Phone Link...
This tutorial will show you different ways to rename a folder to what you want in Window 11.
A folder name can't contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > |
If you rename more than one folder at the same time, the name of each folder will be the same and numbered in order like: new folder name (1), new folder name (2), new folder name (3), etc...
Option One: Rename Folder using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Rename Folder from File Explorer Command Bar
Option Three: Rename Folder from Context Menu Toolbar
Option Four: Rename Folder from "Show more options" Context Menu
Option Five: Rename Folder from Properties
Option Six: Rename Folder using Two Single Clicks
Option Seven: Rename Folder in PowerShell
Option Eight...
This tutorial will show you different ways to rename a file to what you want in Window 11.
A file name can't contain any of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > |
If you rename more than one file at the same time, the name of each file will be the same and numbered in order like: new file name (1), new file name (2), new file name (3), etc...
If you have file name extensions showing, be careful not to rename the file extension while renaming the file since it will change the file type.
Option One: Rename File using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Rename File from File Explorer Command Bar
Option Three: Rename File from Context Menu Toolbar
Option Four: Rename File from "Show more options" Context Menu
Option Five: Rename File...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Ease cursor movement between displays for your account in Windows 11.
When you have multiple displays and try to move your cursor or windows between monitors, they would normally get stuck if the display borders don't align at the crossing point.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, it is now easier to move your cursor and windows between monitors, by letting your cursor and windows jump over areas where they would previously get stuck.
Option One: Turn On and Off "Ease cursor movement between displays" in Settings
Option Two: Turn On and Off "Ease cursor movement between displays" using REG file
EXAMPLE: Ease cursor movement between displays
Turn On and Off "Ease cursor...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Open Linux shell here" context menu for all users in Windows 11.
When you install WSL in Windows 11, you can press the Shift key while right clicking on the background of a open folder or drive window to see and use the Open Linux shell here context menu.
When you use the Open Linux shell here context menu, it opens your default WSL distro shell in Windows Terminal at the current location.
This tutorial will also let you add the Open Linux shell here context menu for when you right click on a folder or drive, and click/tap on Show more options. This is in addition to the default of press the Shift key while right clicking on the background of a open folder or drive window.
Since...
This tutorial will show you how to add (pin) or remove (unpin) widgets on the widgets board for your account in Windows 11.
Widgets bring you closer to information you both want and need. Just click on the widgets icon on the Taskbar, swipe from the left using touch, or hit Win + W on your keyboard, and your widgets slide out from the left over your desktop. You can personalize your experience by adding or removing widgets, re-arranging, resizing, and customizing the content. The set of widgets we provide currently focus on your calendar, weather, local traffic, your Microsoft To Do lists, your photos from OneDrive, sports and esports, your stock watchlist, and tips.
Your widgets board consists of two sections: your widgets and your...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Personalize" desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11.
When you right click or press and hold on your desktop and click/tap on Personalize, it will open the Settings > Personalization settings page.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Personalize desktop context menu.
Option One: Add "Personalize" to Desktop context menu
Option Two: Remove "Personalize" from Desktop context menu
EXAMPLE: "Personalize" desktop context menu
Add "Personalize" to Desktop context menu
This is the default setting.
1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.
Add_Personalize_to_desktop_context_menu.reg...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off screen rotation lock in Windows 11.
A tablet and some hybrid laptop (ex: 2-in-1) devices are designed to rotate the built-in display automatically in a portrait or landscape orientation as you turn it so that what you see on the screen is always right side up.
If you like, you can turn on or off rotation lock in Windows 11 to allow (off) or prevent (on) the auto-rotation of your screen as needed.
Display orientation settings will be disabled and grayed out when Rotate lock is turned off.
Option One: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock using Keyboard Shortcut
Option Two: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in Quick Settings
Option Three: Turn On or Off Screen Rotation Lock in...
This tutorial will show you how to pin or unpin an app, drive, file, folder, library, or web site to Start for your account in Windows 11.
The Start menu is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended.
The Start menu contains shortcuts of all your apps, settings, and files.
The section at the top of the Start menu is called the Pinned section. This section consists of pins arranged in a grid. The items in this section are a subset of all the apps installed on the PC; not all installed apps are included in this section by default. The number of rows and items in this view are consistent across device panel sizes.
While the initial view of this section displays 18 items, a user can use the pagination control to move...
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