This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows uses drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop by default.
Depending on if your desktop background is light or dark, using drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop may make reading the icon label easier or harder.
If harder, then you can turn off use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop to remove the drop shadows.
Option One: Turn On or Off Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on Desktop in Visual Effects Performance Options
Option Two: Turn On or Off Drop Shadows for Icon Labels on Desktop using REG file
EXAMPLE: "Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop"...
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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
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Recall feature for all users in Windows 11 on home (personal) or managed (work or school) Copilot+ PCs.- Brink
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to add "Close All Apps" to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Sometimes you may need or want to quickly close all open apps at once instead of one at a time without shutting down or restarting the computer.
While you must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Close All Apps" context menu, all users can use the context menu if added.
The Close All Apps context menu will forcefully close all open apps except File Explorer and Registry Editor, so be sure to save anything open in an app before using the context menu.
EXAMPLE: "Close All Apps" context menu
In Windows 11, you will need to click/tap on Show more options first by default, then click/tap on...
This tutorial will show you how to show the profile icon on either the title bar or toolbar 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 currently show the profile icon on the title bar by default.
You can change to show the profile icon on either the title bar or toolbar in Microsoft Edge.
Option One: Show Profile Icon on Title Bar or Toolbar in Microsoft Edge Settings
Option Two: Show Profile Icon on Title Bar or...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "Display settings" desktop context menu for all users in Windows 11.
When you right click or press and hold on your desktop and click/tap on Display settings, it will open the Settings > System > Display settings page.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Display settings desktop context menu.
Option One: Add "Display settings" to Desktop context menu
Option Two: Remove "Display settings" from Desktop context menu
EXAMPLE: "Display settings" desktop context menu
Add "Display settings" to Desktop context menu
This is the default setting.
1 Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below...
This tutorial will how you to add or remove common desktop icons for your account in Windows 11.
The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop.
Windows includes the common This PC (aka: Computer), User's Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel shortcuts that you can add or remove as icons on your desktop.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/show-desktop-icons-in-windows-c13270f0-3812-c71d-f27e-29aa32588b20
Option One: Add or Remove Desktop Icons in Desktop Icon Settings
Option Two: Add or Remove Desktop Icons using REG file
EXAMPLE: desktop icons
Add or...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off voice shortcuts for custom commands to use in voice access for your account in Windows 11.
Voice access is a new experience starting with Windows 11 build 22518 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.2915 (Beta), build 23612 (Dev), and build 26020 (Canary), Microsoft is introducing voice shortcuts or custom commands to enable you to create your very own command. This is currently available if you use voice access in...
This tutorial will show you how to delete voice shortcuts for custom commands to use in voice access for your account in Windows 11.
Voice access is a new experience starting with Windows 11 build 22518 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.2915 (Beta), build 23612 (Dev), and build 26020 (Canary), Microsoft is introducing voice shortcuts or custom commands to enable you to create your very own command. This is currently available if you use voice access in English...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable show snap groups on taskbar thumbnails, Alt+Tab, and Task View for your account in Windows 11.
The Snap windows feature in Windows allows you to automatically resize and arrange windows on your screen.
Windows 11 includes a new snap layouts feature that allows you to select how to snap the current window.
Just hover your mouse over a window’s maximize button to see available snap layouts, then click on a zone to snap the window. You’ll then be guided to snap windows to the rest of the zones within the layout with guided snap assist. For smaller screens, you’ll be offered a set of 4 snap layouts. You can also invoke the snap layouts flyout with the Win + Z keyboard shortcut.
Snap...
This tutorial will show you how to create voice shortcuts for custom commands to use in voice access for your account in Windows 11.
Voice access is a new experience starting with Windows 11 build 22518 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22631.3374, Microsoft is introducing voice shortcuts or custom commands to enable you to create your very own command. This is currently available if you use voice access in English.
You can create commands that map to a single action...
This tutorial will show you how to open the voice access command list page in Windows 11.
Voice access is a new experience starting with Windows 11 build 22518 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22635.2915 (Beta), build 23612 (Dev), and build 26020 (Canary), Microsoft is introducing voice shortcuts or custom commands to enable you to create your very own command. This is currently available if you use voice access in English.
References...
This tutorial will show you how to open the File Explorer UWP app in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 includes a hidden Universal Windows Platform (UWP) File Explorer app that is optimized for touch and supports light and dark mode theme.
The File Explorer UWP app is only a basic unfinished app, but you can give it a play with if you like.
EXAMPLE: File Explorer UWP app
Here's How:
1 Run (Win+R) the command below.
explorer shell:AppsFolder\c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_cw5n1h2txyewy!App
You can also create a shortcut with this command that you can Pin to Taskbar, Pin to Start, add to Start menu All apps, assign a keyboard shortcut to, or move this shortcut to where you like for easy usage.
That's...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Do not disturb mode for your account in Windows 11.
Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders.
Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft reimagined focus assist experiences on Windows. Do not disturb makes it easy to silence notifications. 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.
It’s now easier than ever to silence notification banners with do not disturb. When you are ready to see the notifications that you may have missed, you can find them in Notification Center...
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