This tutorial will show you how to remove a Bluetooth device 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 mobile phones, wireless headsets, speakers, fitness trackers, mouse, keyboard, etc...
If you no longer want the Bluetooth device connected to your Windows 11 PC, you can remove it.
If the Bluetooth device is paired, but not connected or working, you could try to remove and pair the device again.
Bluetooth devices are saved under the registry key below...
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Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11
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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
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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
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Tutorials
Windows 11 tutorials, tricks, tips, and guides.
This tutorial will show you how to check which Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version you have on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC.
Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 or higher.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that is designed to carry out cryptographic operations. The chip includes multiple physical security mechanisms to make it tamper resistant, and malicious software is unable to tamper with the security functions of the TPM. Some of the advantages of using TPM technology are:
Generate, store, and limit the use of cryptographic keys.
Use it for device authentication by using the TPM's...
This tutorial will show you how to hide or show specific or all available Wi-Fi networks for all users in Windows 10 and 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.
If your PC has a Wi-Fi adapter, you will see a list of all available Wi-Fi networks by name (SSID) within range of your area by default to select to connect to.
If you don't want to always see all available Wi-Fi networks on your PC, you can use a filter to hide (block) or show (allow) Wi-Fi networks you want on the available networks list.
You can add specific Wi-Fi network(s) to the allow filter list to have them always...
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the "NVIDIA Control Panel" desktop context menu for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
If your Windows device has NIVIDIA graphics and NVIDIA display drivers installed, the NVIDIA Control Panel is included in the GeForce driver.
Featuring display management, application, and gaming-specific features, the NVIDIA Control Panel ensures the best overall experience using NVIDIA graphics.
The NVIDIA Control Panel is added to the desktop context menu by default.
If wanted, you can remove NVIDIA Control Panel from the desktop context menu.
Option One: Add or Remove NVIDIA Control Panel Desktop Context Menu in NVIDIA Control Panel
Option Two: Add or Remove NVIDIA Control Panel...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing account details such as an email address on the sign-in screen for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Windows 11 does not show the email address of a Microsoft account on the sign-in screen by default, but users are still able to turn on showing their account details such as their email address on the sign-in screen.
Showing the email address of Microsoft accounts on the sign-in screen can be a privacy issue.
As an administrator, you can disable showing account details such as an email address on the sign-in screen for all users.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-sign-in-options-and-account-protection-7b34d4cf-794f-f6bd-ddcc-e73cdf1a6fbf...
This tutorial will show you how Phone Link app notification banners display for your account in Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your iPhone or Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC.
After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC.
Some notifications will have additional actions available for you, like replying directly to messages or snoozing an alarm. Any notifications that you delete on your PC will also be deleted on your phone.
You can choose how to display your PC notification banners sent from the Phone Link app. This can be handy for privacy reasons if others are able to see notifications...
This tutorial will show you how to view the network data usage statistics by apps in Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you can view the data usage of networks from the last 30 days. The data usage is itemized per type of network (ex: Wi-Fi or Ethernet), and by app usage.
The data usage stats for networks will automatically reset every 30 days (each month).
Keeping track of your network data usage can help you stay under your data usage limit for your data plan if you do not have unlimited data.
Option One: View Connected Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings
Option Two: View Any Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings
View Connected Network Data App Usage Stats in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Network &...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using word wrap in the Notepad app for your account 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.
Word wrap is turned on by default in Notepad to fit text within the window instead of having to scroll.
Option One: Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad
Option Two: Turn On or Off Word Wrap by Default in Notepad
EXAMPLE: Word wrap turned on and off in Notepad
Turn On or Off Word Wrap for Current Session Only in Notepad
1 Open the Notepad app.
2 Click/tap on View on the menu bar. (see screenshots below)
3 Click/tap on Word wrap to check (turn on) or uncheck...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to show flashing on taskbar apps for your account in Windows 11.
The icon of an app or service will flash orange/red with animation on the taskbar when attention is needed for it.
Usually, this happens when an app opens minimized or behind another window.
By default, the app icon on the taskbar will flash 7 times with an orange/red color, then stay highlighted to get your attention to click/tap on or open.
Option One: Enable or Disable Show Flashing on Taskbar Apps in Settings
Option Two: Enable or Disable Show Flashing on Taskbar Apps using REG file
EXAMPLE: Flashing app icon on taskbar
Enable or Disable Show Flashing on Taskbar Apps in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I)...
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off notifications for all Android phone apps in the Phone Link app for your account in Windows 10 or Windows 11.
With the Phone Link app on your PC linked to your Android phone, you can view and manage your Android device notifications on your PC.
After you provide permission on your Android or iPhone phone, notifications from your phone will appear on your PC.
Some notifications will have additional actions available for you, like replying directly to messages or snoozing an alarm. Any notifications that you delete on your PC will also be deleted on your Android device.
Once you’ve started receiving notifications, you can choose which apps you’d like to see notifications from...
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Task Manager for all or specific users in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Task Manager is enabled by default and can be used to view and manage processes, performance statistics, app history, startup apps, users, processes details, and services in Windows.
You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable Task Manager.
Option One: Enable or Disable Task Manager for All or Specific Users in Local Group Policy Editor
Option Two: Enable or Disable Task Manager for All Users using REG file
EXAMPLE: Task Manager disabled
Enable or Disable Task Manager for All or Specific Users in Local Group Policy Editor
The Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows...
This tutorial will show you how to see which apps have accessed your device location in the last 7 days for your account in Windows 11.
Microsoft operates a location service that helps determine the precise geographic location of your Windows device. The precise location of your device allows apps to give you directions, show shops and restaurants that are near you, and more.
When one or more apps are currently using your device location through the Windows location service, you’ll see the location icon in the notification area (system tray) of your taskbar.
You can view location recent activity to see which apps have accessed your location in the last 7 days. This can be helpful for privacy and to turn off apps you don't want to...
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