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Brink @shawnbrink.bsky.social · Jan 7
Hello. I was a Microsoft and Windows Insider MVP from 2009-2023. I like to pass along links for new tutorials I create for Windows 11, and tech news I think may be useful. I am not a spam bot. Just very active. Hope you find them useful and helpful.
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New graphics driver released for #SurfaceLaptopStudio devices running #Windows11 #MicrosoftSurface #Surface
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New driver for Surface Laptop Studio on Windows 11 - Dec. 11
Surface Update History: Improvements and fixes in the updates December 2025 updates December 11 release The following update is available for Surface Laptop Studio devices running Windows 11, Version...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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New drivers released for #SurfaceLaptop4 with #AMD Processor devices running #Windows11 #MicrosoftSurface #Surface
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New drivers for Surface Laptop 4 with AMD on Windows 11 - Dec. 11
Surface Update History: Improvements and fixes in the updates December 2025 updates December 11 release The following update is available for Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Processor devices running Windo...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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New drivers and firmware released for #SurfacePro11 for Business devices running #Windows11 #MicrosoftSurface #Surface
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New drivers and firmware for Surface Pro 11 for Business on Windows 11 - Dec. 11
Surface Update History: Improvements and fixes in the updates December 2025 updates December 11 release The following update is available for Surface Pro for Business (11th Edition) running Windows 1...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Microsoft Adopting #Copilot: Improving Response Quality via Connectors
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Microsoft Adopting Copilot: Improving Response Quality via Connectors
Microsoft 365 Copilot Blog: Internally, Microsoft has been adopting Copilot across every person and every function. Our goal is to learn from our experiences to improve the product for everyone. Being...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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#GIGABYTE Releases the AORUS #RTX5060Ti #AI BOX
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GIGABYTE Releases the AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX
GIGABYTE News: December 12, 2025 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of premium gaming hardware, today announced the availability of the AORUS RTX 5060 Ti AI BOX. This compact and po...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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New Microsoft #Outlook app version released for #Android, #iOS, and #MacOS
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New Microsoft Outlook app version for Android, iOS, and MacOS - Dec. 14
Outlook lets you bring all your email accounts and calendars in one convenient spot. Whether it's staying on top of your inbox or scheduling the next big thing, we make it easy to be your most product...
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December 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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How to Allow or Prevent Users and Groups to Change Time Zone in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Allow or Prevent Users and Groups to Change Time Zone in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how all or prevent specific users and groups to change the time zone in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A time zone is a geographical region in which the same time is used. Typ...
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December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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How to Allow or Block Windows Installer (.msi, .msp, and .mst) Files with #AppLocker in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Allow or Block Windows Installer Files with AppLocker in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use AppLocker to create a rule to allow or block Windows Installer (.msi, .msp, and .mst) files to run for all or specific users and groups in Windows 10 and Windows...
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December 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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How to Allow or Block Script (.ps1, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, and .js) Files with #AppLocker in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Allow or Block Script Files with AppLocker in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use AppLocker to allow or block script (.ps1, .bat, .cmd, .vbs, and .js) files to run for all or specific users and groups in Windows 10 and Windows 11. AppLocker i...
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December 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Microsoft Announcing Windows Admin Center for Arm-based Copilot+ PCs #WindowsAdminCenter #CopilotPC #CopilotPlusPC #Windows11 #Arm64 #WindowsOnArm #ARM
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Microsoft Announcing Windows Admin Center for Arm-based Copilot+ PCs
Windows Admin Center Blog: Great news for IT pros managing the next generation of Windows devices! Windows Admin Center now supports Arm-based Copilot+ PCs, bringing the powerful, browser-based manage...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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#Telegram Update gets Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More
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Telegram Update gets Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More
Telegram Blog: In today's update, we add secure passkeys for instant login without SMS codes, gift purchase offers with built-in scam protection, and a simple way to add audio from your profile to sto...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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New #Xbox app version 2512.1001.34.0 released for #Windows11 and #Windows10
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New Xbox app version 2512.1001.34.0 for Windows 11 and 10 - Dec. 11
Xbox Support: Release date: 12/11/2025 App version number: 2512.1001.34.0 Miscellaneous General stability and performance improvements. Source: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/gaming...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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#Google bringing #Gemini translation capabilities to #GoogleTranslate
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Google bringing Gemini translation capabilities to Google Translate
Google Blog: True understanding comes from not just what someone says, but also the nuance of how they say it. Today, Google Translate is getting better at both. We’re introducing state-of-the-art te...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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#Apple releases #iOS and #iPadOS 26.2
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Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 26.2
Apple Support: App Store Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generat...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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How to Allow or Block Executable Files (.exe and .com) with #AppLocker in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Allow or Block Executable Files with AppLocker in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use AppLocker to allow or block executable (.exe and .com) files to run for all or specific users and groups in Windows 10 and Windows 11. AppLocker is included in ...
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December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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#AMD Software PRO Edition 25.Q4 released for #Windows10 and #Windows11 #AMDRadeon
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Latest AMD Radeon Graphics Driver for Windows 11
AMD Bug Report Tool AMD Software Adrenalin Edition Radeon RX WHQL 25.12.1 (December 10, 2025) AMD Software Adrenalin Edition Radeon RX Optional 2.5.92 (September 18, 2025) AMD Software Radeon PRO E...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Microsoft Media Creation Tool #MCT now updated to create #USB or #ISO of #Windows11 version #25H2 build 26200.7462
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Download Official Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft
This tutorial will show you how to download an official Windows Server or Windows 11 64-bit or ARM64 ISO file from Microsoft. Microsoft provides ISO files for Windows Server and Windows 11 to downloa...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Windows Subsystem for #Linux #WSL 2.7.0 Pre-release now available on #Windows10 #Windows11
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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2.7.0 Pre-release now available
github WSL: What's Changed Remove unused LXSS_DISTRO_FLAGS_WSLCORE_MODE by @OneBlue in #13603 Add logic to handle partial hvsocket writes and additional logging by @OneBlue in #13602 Update Microsoft...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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New #Microsoft365Insiders Beta Channel version 2601 build 19608.20000 released #Microsoft365 #OfficeInsiders #Office2021 #Office2024
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Microsoft 365 Insider Beta Channel v2601 build 19608.20000 - Dec. 11
Microsoft 365 Insider: Version 2601 (Build 19608.20000) Source: Release Notes for Beta Channel - Office release notes Update History for Office Beta Channel - Office release notes https://www.elev...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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New #MicrosoftEdge Stable build 143.0.3650.80 released to #Windows10 and #Windows11 #Edge
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Latest Microsoft Edge released for Windows
Microsoft Edge help & learning Download and Deploy Microsoft Edge for Business Microsoft Edge channel overview Microsoft Edge release schedule | Microsoft Docs ADV200002 | Chromium Security Updates fo...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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#WhatsApp New Feature Roundup: Missed call messages, new Status stickers and more
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WhatsApp New Feature Roundup: Missed call messages, new Status stickers and more
WhatsApp Blog: We’re introducing another bundle of features just in time for the holidays. This edition is packed with exciting new updates including missed call messages, fun Status stickers, improve...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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You can now write formulas with natural language using #Copilot in #Excel
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You can now write formulas with natural language using Copilot in Excel
Excel Blog: Writing formulas can feel intimidating, especially when you’re unsure of the syntax or which function to use. We’ve already made formula writing easier with formula completion, which proa...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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How to Clear and Reset #AppLocker Policy to Default in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Clear and Reset AppLocker Policy to Default in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to completely clear and reset all AppLocker policy rules and settings back to default in Windows 10 and Windows 11. AppLocker is included in Local Security Policy (sec...
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December 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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New #Windows11 themes by Microsoft available in Microsoft Store
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New Windows 11 themes available in Microsoft Store
Windows Experience Blog: Forty years ago, Windows set out to empower people to make technology their own. Today, that journey continues with new ways for you to express who you are every time you turn...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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How to Export and Import #AppLocker Policy Rules in #Windows11 and #Windows10
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Export and Import AppLocker Policy Rules in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to export (backup) and import (restore) AppLocker policy rules using an XML file in Windows 10 and Windows 11. AppLocker is included in Local Security Policy (secpol.m...
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December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM