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Brink · Sep 19, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable numerical sorting in File Explorer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File Explorer sorts file names in numerical order and not literally by default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When numerical sorting is enabled, File Explorer will sort file names by increasing number value (for example, 3 < 22 < 111). When numerical sorting is disabled, File Explorer will sort file names by each digit in a file name (for example, 111 < 22 < 3). You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable numerical sorting in File Explorer. Option One: Enable or Disable Numerical Sorting in File Explorer in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Enable or Disable Numerical Sorting...

Brink · Feb 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to reset network adapters in Windows 11. A network adapter (aka: Network Interface Controller (NIC) ) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to the Internet or local area network. A network reset will remove and reinstall all your network adapters, and set other networking components back to their original factory settings. You might need to reinstall other networking software afterwards, such as VPN client software or virtual switches. Resetting your network adapters may help fix network connection issues. You must be signed in as an administrator to reset network adapters. Option One: Reset All Network Adapters in Settings Option Two: Reset All Network Adapters using Command...

Brink · Oct 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off include microphone input by default when a screen recording starts with the Snipping Tool app for your account in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app includes a built-in screen recorder and allows you to quickly take and annotate screenshots, photos and other images with your pen, touch, or mouse and save, paste or share with other apps. Snipping Tool app version 11.2307.44.0 introduces support for optionally recording your PC audio and voice overs using a microphone. New app settings let you configure the default audio recording settings for new screen recordings, and if you have multiple recording devices, you can select your preferred recording device before you start recording...

Brink · Dec 10, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to allow or block a family member in your Microsoft Family group to sign in to your Windows 11 device. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. Microsoft Family Safety makes it easy to allow members of your family group to sign in to your Windows 11 device. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/connect-devices-in-family-safety-6f961c4e-3295-4db7-b209-2b4c2ca6779c You must be signed in to Windows 11 with a...

Brink · Aug 22, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing shadows under windows for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows 11 will show shadows under windows by default. The shadow visual effect is only for aesthetic purposes, so you can disable showing shadows under windows if wanted. The "Show shadows under windows" setting is saved to the UserPreferencesMask REG_BINARY value in the key below in Registry Editor. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop EXAMPLE: Enable or disable "Show shadows under windows" Here's How: 1 Open Visual Effects Performance Options (SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe). 2 Check (enable - default) or uncheck (disable) Show shadows under windows for what you want. (see screenshot...

Brink · Dec 9, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to clear all previously allowed sites for Website Typo Protection override 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 includes a Website Typo Protection setting which is a typosquatting (aka: URL hijacking) checker that can warn you if you appear to have mistyped a common web address and may be directed to a malicious site. When you get a Website Typo Protection prompt for a site, you...

Brink · Dec 9, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Website Typo Protection override in Microsoft Edge for 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. Microsoft Edge includes a Website Typo Protection setting which is a typosquatting (aka: URL hijacking) checker that can warn you if you appear to have mistyped a common web address and may be directed to a malicious site. When you get a Website Typo Protection prompt for a site, you can either click/tap on...

Brink · May 14, 2023

The Split Screen keyboard shortcut and setting in this tutorial is no longer available in Microsoft Edge. This tutorial will show you how to customize the keyboard shortcut used to open a spilt screen window 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. The Split Screen feature in Microsoft Edge allows you to view separate pages (links or tabs) in a single split screen window per tab within one Edge browser window. You can also resize...

Brink · Jan 18, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the keyboard layout for your account in Windows 11. In Windows, you can change your keyboard layout to type in another language or input method you want to use.. The language of your keyboard layout controls the characters that appear on your screen when you type. By using the different layouts, you can type all the characters for the language, including diacritics such as the umlaut (ä) in German and the tilde (ñ) in Spanish. When you add a language, the default keyboard layout for the language will be installed by default. You can install additional keyboards for language-specific key layouts and input options. Adding an input language lets you set a language-preference order for websites...

Brink · Dec 8, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to leave your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. After creating a family group, explore Microsoft Family Safety features and benefits by adding family members. In Microsoft Family Safety, two separate roles distinguish individuals in a family group: organizer and member. There are several different ways for family members and organizers to leave or be removed from a Microsoft...

Brink · Dec 8, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to remove someone from your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows 10, Windows 11, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or Android and iOS mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules. After creating a family group, explore Microsoft Family Safety features and benefits by adding family members. In Microsoft Family Safety, two separate roles distinguish individuals in a family group: organizer and member. There are several different ways for family members and organizers to leave or be removed...

Brink · Dec 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to see the character count of text in the Notepad app 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 11.2311.29.0 for Windows 11 Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels and Notepad version 11.2311.33.0 in the Beta Channel, you can now keep track of your document’s length with the new character count display in the status bar. Here's How: 1 Open the Notepad app. 2 When text is selected, the status bar shows the character count for both the selected text and the entire document. If no text is selected, the character count for the entire document is displayed, ensuring you always...

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General Enable or Disable Numerical Sorting in File Explorer in Windows 11

Network and Internet Reset Network Adapters in Windows 11

Apps Turn On or Off Include Microphone when Recording with Snipping Tool in Windows 11

Accounts Allow or Block Microsoft Family Member to Sign In to Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Show Shadows under Windows in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Clear Allowed Sites for Website Typo Protection Override in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Website Typo Protection Override in Microsoft Edge

Browsers and Mail Customize Split Screen Window Keyboard Shortcut in Microsoft Edge

Time and Language Change Keyboard Layout in Windows 11

Accounts Leave your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11

Accounts Remove Family Member from your Microsoft Family Group in Windows 11

Apps See Character Count in Notepad app in Windows 11

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