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...
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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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This tutorial will show you how to natively mount (attach) or unmount (detach) a VHD or VHDX virtual hard disk file as a drive in Windows 11.
Virtual hard disks (VHDs) are disk image file formats that have similar functionalities to a physical hard drive and are designed primarily for use with Hyper-V virtual machines.
When you attach a .vhd or .vhdx file, it will be mounted as a drive in File Explorer > This PC to open and access.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/disk-management/manage-virtual-hard-disks
You must be signed in as an administrator to mount (attach) or unmount (detach) VHD and VHDX files.
VHD and VHDX files cannot be mounted on removable media that isn't formatted with the NTFS or...
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