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Brink · Feb 21, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to map a network drive for your account in Windows 11. You can Map a network drive to access shared files on it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. A mapped network drive has the following characteristics: It has a drive letter assigned like any other partition in your system. It points to a network shared folder on another PC. It points only to resources found on your network. You need to know the user name and password credentials for the network drive (share) to connect to it. Reference: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/accessing-a-third-party-nas-with-smb-in-windows-11-24h2-may-fail/ba-p/4154300 Mapped...

Brink · Feb 12, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Public folder sharing on your Windows 11 PC. Public folders offer an easy way to share files with other people using the same computer and with people using other computers on a shared network. The Public folders contain subfolders to help you get organized, but they don't contain any files until you or other people using your computer add files to them. The folders are organized by content type, and include: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents C:\Users\Public\Public Downloads C:\Users\Public\Public Music C:\Users\Public\Public Pictures C:\Users\Public\Public Videos Public folder sharing is turned off by default. When Public folder sharing is turned on, anyone on your computer and same...

Brink · Feb 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off file and printer sharing on your Windows 11 PC. File and printer sharing is the ability of a computer running Windows to share a folder or attached printer with other computers on the same network. File sharing allows you to make files and folders in a shared folder accessible to others on the same network to view, copy, or modify. Printer sharing allows you to make an attached printer available to other computer users on the same network. Windows creates a separate network profile for each network you use. You can turn on or off file and printer sharing separately for each Domain, Private, and Public network profile type. You must be signed in as an administrator to turn on or off...

Brink · Feb 10, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to find the MAC address of network adapters (NICs) on your Windows 11 PC. A MAC address (Media Access Control address) is a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (aka: NIC or network adapter) for use as a network address in communications on the physical network segment. This use is common in most IEEE 802 networking technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. MAC addresses are primarily assigned by device manufacturers, and are therefore often referred to as the burned-in address (BIA), or as an Ethernet hardware address (EHA), hardware address, or physical address. MAC addresses are recognizable as six groups of two hexadecimal digits, separated by hyphens, colons...

Brink · Feb 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off use random hardware (MAC) addresses for Wi-Fi networks in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you're not connected to Wi-Fi, your PC sends a signal to look for Wi-Fi networks in the area to help you get connected. The signal contains the unique physical hardware (MAC) address for your device. Some places, for example shopping malls, stores, or other public areas, might use this unique address to track your movement in that area. If your Wi-Fi hardware supports it, you can turn on random hardware addresses to make it harder...

Brink · Feb 9, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to change the OneDrive sync upload rate and download rate for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can use OneDrive to sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically. You can also back up your important folders...

Brink · Feb 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the connection link speed of your 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. Sometimes you may need to check to see what the current connection link speed is for your network adapters to see if they are performing at specs. This can be helpful with troubleshooting network performance issues. Option One: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Settings Option Two: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Network and Sharing Center Option Three: Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in PowerShell Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in...

Brink · Feb 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to rename network adapters in Windows 10 and 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. You can rename a network adapter to what you want instead of the default name given to it. You must be signed in as an administrator to rename network adapters. Option One: Rename Network Adapter in Settings Option Two: Rename Network Adapter in Network Connections Option Three: Rename Network Adapter using netsh command Option Four: Rename Network Adapter in PowerShell Rename Network Adapter in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Network & internet on the left side, and...

Brink · Feb 6, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network connection in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. The speed, performance, and reliability of a Wi-Fi network connection depends greatly on its signal strength quality. A weak Wi-Fi signal can lead to slower speeds, dropouts, and disconnection. The further away the device is from the router, the weaker the signal can get. If your walls are made of dense materials (ex: concrete or brick) it will weaken or block a Wi-Fi signal. You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to check its signal...

Brink · Feb 5, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to delete a Wi-Fi network profile in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network. The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. Option One: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Quick Settings Option Two: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Settings Option Three: Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile using Command Option Four: Delete...

Brink · Feb 4, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add and connect to a Wi-Fi network in Windows 11. Wi-Fi is a wireless local area network (WLAN) technology and standard that uses high-frequency radio waves to provide wireless Internet and network connections to your Windows device. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network for the first time, Windows will automatically add a profile for the Wi-Fi network in "Manage known networks". The saved profile contains the SSID (network name), security key (password), and connection and security properties used to connect to this specific Wi-Fi network. Windows connects to network adapter interfaces in this order of preference by default: Ethernet Wi‑Fi (wireless) Mobile broadband (cellular) Windows will...

Brink · Jan 8, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Shared Experiences for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Shared Experiences allows the use of cross-device experiences (continue experiences) like Nearby Sharing and Share Across Devices. You can disable the Continue experiences on this device policy so the Windows device is not discoverable by other devices, and cannot participate in cross-device experiences. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Shared Experiences. Option One: Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Enable or Disable Shared Experiences using REG file EXAMPLE: Shared Experiences disabled Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Local...

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Network and Internet Map Network Drive in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Public Folder Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 11

Network and Internet Find MAC Address on Windows 11 PC

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Random Hardware Addresses for Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 11

Network and Internet Change OneDrive Sync Upload and Download Rate in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Network Adapter Connection Speed in Windows 11

Network and Internet Rename Network Adapter in Windows 11

Network and Internet Check Wi-Fi Network Signal Strength in Windows 11

Network and Internet Delete Wi-Fi Network Profile in Windows 11

Network and Internet Connect to Wi-Fi Network in Windows 11

Network and Internet Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 11

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