Hidden Features of Microsoft Windows 11 That You Should Know
Microsoft has introduced Windows 11 with numerous new features, enhancing usability and efficiency. Here are ten hidden tips and tricks to maximize the new operating system.
Microsoft Copilot, accessible via the taskbar icon or Windows Key-C, aids in tasks like text and image generation, code writing, and document summarization.
New Windows Snap: Snap Layouts improve multitasking by organizing windows efficiently by allowing users to choose their preferred configuration by hovering over the Maximize button.
File Explorer now supports tabs, allowing users to manage multiple folders within a single window by right-clicking a folder and selecting Open in New Tab.
Focus Sessions, a feature in the Alarms & Clock app, allows users to schedule dedicated work periods and breaks, promoting a balanced work routine.
To adjust the Start button’s alignment, right-click on the taskbar, go to Taskbar Settings, select Taskbar Behaviors, and change Taskbar Alignment to Left, relocating the Start button to the lower-left corner.
Hidden Features of Microsoft Windows 11
The Widgets icon on the taskbar offers quick access to various information, including weather, sports scores, and stock prices, which can be customized and rearranged to suit your preferences.
Windows 11 enhances security by enabling the storage of passkeys and utilizing Windows Hello authentication methods like PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint.
The Phone Link app allows users to connect their Android devices to their PC for various functions such as texting, calls, accessing photos, using it as a Wi-Fi hotspot, playing music, and running apps.
The Quick Settings panel, accessible by clicking Wi-Fi, speaker, and battery icons on the taskbar, allows quick control of various settings, with the ability to add or remove settings using the pencil icon.
The Task View icon allows users to create and manage multiple virtual desktops, with the ability to customize backgrounds for easy differentiation.