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Brink · Jul 9, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to open Task Manager in Windows 11. Task Manager can be used to view and manage your processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, processes details, and services in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has updated the design of Task Manager to match the new Windows 11 design principles. This includes a new hamburger style navigation bar and a new settings page. A new command bar on each page gives access to common actions. The dark theme has now been brought to Task manager and will automatically match the system-wide theme configured in the Settings app. You can press the Ctrl + Page Up and Ctrl + Page Down keys to navigate through pages in Task Manager...

Brink · Mar 6, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to find the full path location of ISO and IMG image files mounted as a DVD drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11. An ISO or IMG file is a DVD disk image file. When you mount an .ISO or .IMG file, it will be added as a DVD drive in File Explorer > This PC. Option One: Find File Path Location of Specific Mounted ISO and IMG using Get-Volume Command Option Two: Find File Path Location of Specific Mounted ISO and IMG using Get-DiskImage Command Option Three: Find File Path Location of All Mounted ISO and IMG files using Get-Volume Command Option Four: Find File Path Location of All Mounted ISO and IMG files using diskpart Command EXAMPLE: ISO file mounted as DVD drive in File Explorer > This PC Find...

Brink · Aug 23, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to use ClearType Text Tuner to improve text readability on each display for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. ClearType is a software technology developed by Microsoft that improves the readability of text on existing LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays), such as laptop screens, Pocket PC screens, and flat panel monitors. With ClearType font technology, the words on your computer screen look almost as sharp and clear as those printed on a piece of paper. ClearType works by accessing the individual vertical color stripe elements in every pixel of an LCD screen. Before ClearType, the smallest level of detail that a computer could display was a single pixel, but with ClearType running on an LCD monitor...

Brink · Feb 5, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the keyboard character repeat rate for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can change the keyboard character repeat delay and rate for when you press and hold down a key. The repeat delay is the pause between pressing a key and when it starts repeating. The repeat rate is the speed at which it repeats. Option One: Change Keyboard Character Repeat Rate in Keyboard Properties Option Two: Change Keyboard Character Repeat Rate in Registry Editor Change Keyboard Character Repeat Rate in Keyboard Properties 1 Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Keyboard icon. 2 Click/tap on the Speed tab in Keyboard Properties. (see screenshot below) 3 Adjust the Repeat...

Brink · Mar 11, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Device Discovery for developers in Developer Mode to make your Windows 11 device visible to USB connections and your local network. SSH services are enabled when you enable Device Discovery on your device. This is used when your device is a remote deployment target for MSIX packaged applications. The names of the services are SSH Server Broker and SSH Server Proxy. In order to take advantage of the SSH services, you can enable Device Discovery to allow pin pairing. If you intend to run another SSH service, you can set this up on a different port or turn off the Developer Mode SSH services. To turn off the SSH services, turn off Device Discovery. SSH login is done via the DevToolsUser...

Brink · Mar 9, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to find the Windows Feature Experience Pack version currently installed in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Windows Feature Experience Pack is a process Microsoft uses to deliver feature and experience improvements outside of the usual Windows feature updates. This Feature on Demand package includes features critical to Windows functionality. Do not remove this package. Windows Feature Experience Pack updates are delivered through Windows Update. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/features-on-demand-non-language-fod?view=windows-11#windows-feature-experience-pack Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap...

Brink · Oct 30, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) for your account in Windows 11. Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) enables your Windows 11 device to run Android apps available from the Amazon Appstore. Windows Subsystem for Android is only available in countries and regions that support Amazon AppStore on Windows. Your device also must meet specific Windows 11 requirements for WSA. Apps available at Amazon Appstore. 8 GB (min) or 16 GB (recommended) RAM Solid-state drive (SSD) You may need to enable CPU virtualization for your PC’s BIOS/UEFI. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-subsystem-for-android-abed2335-81bf-490a-92e5-fe01b66e5c48...

Brink · Dec 24, 2023

This tutorial will show you different ways to resize an open window for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can resize an open window to change its horizontal and vertical sizes to what you want. Option One: Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts Option Two: Change Size of Window by Dragging Borders Option Three: Change Size of Window from Title Bar Option Four: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Icon Option Five: Change Size of Window from Taskbar Thumbnail Preview Change Size of Window using Keyboard Shortcuts 1 While the window is in focus, press the Alt + Space keys to open the title bar menu. 2 Press the S key to select "Size" in the menu. Size will be grayed out if the window is minimized or maximized...

Brink · Jun 18, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to restore the removed legacy settings in Folder Options for all users in Windows 11. You can use Folder Options (aka: File Explorer Options) to change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed in Windows 11 File Explorer. Starting with Windows 11 build 23481 in the Insider Dev Channel, Microsoft removed a handful of old settings under Folder Options in File Explorer as part of an effort to clean up the number of settings for File Explorer. Many of these are legacy settings that have been around for ages and are not being regularly used by people on Windows 11. These removed legacy settings can still be changed via registry keys linked below. Starting with Windows 11 build 23486...

Brink · Nov 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change where the Microsoft Store and Xbox app install games by default for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store app from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. Starting with Microsoft Store app version 22310, you will now be able to specify the installation drive and installation folder location of your games within that drive. These settings are...

Brink · Jan 7, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disabling showing tabs from apps when snapping or pressing ALT+TAB for your account, specific users, or all users in Windows 11. You can press the Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Alt + Tab keys to switch between open windows in Windows 11. You can change how many recent tabs from apps show when snapping or pressing Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22563, there is now support for Microsoft Edge tabs in snap assist and Alt+Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 22621.1928, All tabs has been replaced by 20 most recent tabs to show tabs in Alt+Tab and Snap Assist. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-multitasking#browseralttabblowout Option One...

Brink · Mar 4, 2024

This tutorial will show you how to get a list of all currently mounted Dev Drives in Windows 11. Dev Drive is a new form of storage volume available to improve performance for key developer workloads. Dev Drive is built upon Resilient File System (ReFS) technology and includes file system optimizations and features that provide more control over storage volume settings and security, including trust designation, antivirus configuration, and administrative control over what filters are attached. It has been designed to meet a developer’s needs to host project source code, working folders, and package caches. It is not designed for general consumer workloads such as document libraries, installing packaged applications or non-developer...

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General Open Task Manager in Windows 11

Virtualization Find File Path Location of Mounted ISO and IMG in Windows 11

Personalization Use ClearType Text Tuner to Improve Text Readability in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Keyboard Character Repeat Rate in Windows 11

System Enable or Disable Device Discovery in Developer Mode in Windows 11

System Find Windows Feature Experience Pack version in Windows 11

Virtualization Uninstall Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) in Windows 11

General Change Size of Window in Windows 11

Personalization Restore Legacy Folder Options in Windows 11

Gaming Change Game Installation Options in Microsoft Store and Xbox app in Windows 11

System Change Number of Tabs from Apps to Show when Snapping or Alt+Tab in Windows 11

System Find All Dev Drives in Windows 11

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