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Brink · Aug 14, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to add change "Network Location" to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A network location identifies the type of network that a PC is connected to with a network adapter and automatically sets the appropriate Windows Defender Firewall settings for that location. Adding this Network Location context menu will make it fast and easy to change your current network connection to be a private network or public network on demand. Public network = Your device is not discoverable on the network. By default, the public network location type is assigned to any new networks when they are first connected. A public network is considered to be shared with the world, with no...

Brink · Apr 25, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to add items to run automatically at startup for your account, specific user(s), or all users in Windows 11. Startup apps are the apps that start automatically when you sign in to Windows 11. You can have any app, shortcut, folder, drive, file, script, etc.. items automatically open or run at startup. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configure-startup-applications-in-windows-115a420a-0bff-4a6f-90e0-1934c844e473 An item that requires to Run as administrator (elevated) will not be allowed to run at startup by default for security reasons. As a workaround, you can create an elevated shortcut for this item, and copy/move this elevated shortcut into the Startup folder below in this...

Brink · Aug 13, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny apps access to the camera for your account or all users in Windows 11. Many apps and services request and use the camera, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your camera. There are three types of cameras that apps and services may have access to, depending on what type of cameras come with or are installed on your device: A color camera is used for taking traditional color photos or videos. An infrared camera takes a gray scale (black and white) photo or video based on infrared intensity. A depth camera can see the shapes of items in front of it, and how far they are from the device. For example, a depth camera can be used to recognize when a person is in...

Brink · Aug 12, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to change the File History drive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. For example, if you want to restore an older version of a file (even if it wasn't deleted or lost), you can browse through a timeline, select the version you want, and restore it. If your current File History drive is full and need to use another drive or you need to...

Brink · Aug 11, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to pin or unpin the widgets board open for your account in Windows 11. This setting is no longer available for Widgets. Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage. Widgets help you stay on top of what’s important to you by bringing together personalized content from your favorite apps and services so you can have the latest info at a glance throughout your day. Say goodbye to constantly switching...

Brink · Feb 24, 2023

This tutorial will show how to add or remove the "Copy as path" context menu and "Copy path" from the File Explorer command bar menu for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copy path or Copy as path will copy the full path of selected items (files and folders) wrapped in quotes to the Clipboard so you can paste (Ctrl+V) the full path(s) of the item(s) where you like. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the "Copy as path" and "Copy path" context menu. EXAMPLE: "Copy as path" and "Copy path" context menu Here's How: 1 Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do. Add "Copy as path" and "Copy path" context menu for All Users This is the default setting. A) Click/tap on the...

Brink · Sep 10, 2021

This tutorial will show you how to reset folder view settings to default for your account in Windows 11. You can change the folder view settings in Windows 11 to what you want for each separate folder. Folder view settings include the File Explorer window size, template, columns, column width, Group by, Sort by, and layout view of items in each folder, and the width size of the details, navigation, and preview pane in File Explorer. If needed or wanted, you can reset view settings back to default for all folders or only all folders of the same template type. Resetting view settings will restore the default view settings of the template used by each folder. Option One: Reset View Settings of All Folders using BAT file Option Two...

Brink · Sep 22, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to check the battery level percentage of your Bluetooth devices that support this feature in Windows 11. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology which enables wireless data transmission between two Bluetooth enabled devices located nearby each other. There are many different types of Bluetooth enabled devices you can add and pair to your PC, such as a pen, mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc... You can check the battery level of your Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth devices that support this feature, the battery percentage will update whenever your PC and the device are connected. This feature can be handy to help see the battery level real status...

Brink · Aug 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable personalize advertising and experiences in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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. You can turn on or off Allow Microsoft to save your browsing activity including history, usage, favorites, web content, and other browsing data to personalize Microsoft Edge and Microsoft services like ads, search, shopping and news.. If turned on, Microsoft Edge...

Brink · Aug 7, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off offline permissions in the Microsoft Store app to play games using offline mode for your account on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC. If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, you can prepare your Windows 10/11 device to allow you to play offline. Most games available in the Microsoft Store on your Windows device support offline play, but check the details of the game to make sure yours is supported by searching for your game at: https://www.xbox.com Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you’re offline. While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase...

Brink · Aug 6, 2023

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off saving screenshots of sites you visit in Microsoft Edge to show an image on hover in history for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser included in Windows 11 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. You can turn on or off to show image of site on hover in the History hub (Ctrl+H). When turned on, Microsoft Edge collects and saves images (thumbnails) for the sites you visit. This makes it easier to identify sites when you hover...

Brink · Feb 11, 2022

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off network discovery for private and public networks on your Windows 11 PC. Network Discovery is a network setting that affects whether your computer can see (find) other computers and devices on the same network and whether other computers and devices on the same network can see your computer. When network discovery is turned on, the device sends out signals over the network to search for other discoverable devices. This makes it convenient for you to share network resources among the devices connected to the network. There are three network discovery states: Discovery State Description On This state allows your computer to see other network computers and devices and allows people...

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Network and Internet Add Change Network Location Context Menu in Windows 11

Apps Add App to Run Automatically at Startup in Windows 11

Privacy and Security Enable or Disable Apps Access to Camera in Windows 11

Backup and Restore Change File History Drive in Windows 11

Apps Pin or Unpin Widgets Board Open in Windows 11

Personalization Add or Remove "Copy as path" Context Menu in Windows 11

General Reset Folder View Settings to Default in Windows 11 File Explorer

Devices Check Battery Level of Bluetooth Devices in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Personalize Advertising and Experiences in Microsoft Edge

Gaming Enable or Disable Offline Permissions for Microsoft Store Games in Windows 11

Browsers and Mail Enable or Disable Save Screenshots of Sites for History in Microsoft Edge

Network and Internet Turn On or Off Network Discovery in Windows 11

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