Here are some useful Windows 11 tips and tricks to improve productivity and enhance your experience:
1. Customize the Start Menu
- Right-click the Start button → Settings → Personalization → Start to show/hide recently added or frequently used apps.
- You can also pin/unpin apps by right-clicking them.
2. Use Snap Layouts for Multitasking
- Hover over the maximize button of a window to see different Snap Layouts.
- Use Win + Z to open the Snap Layout menu and quickly arrange windows.
3. Virtual Desktops for Organization
- Press Win + Tab to open Task View and create/manage virtual desktops.
- Rename desktops by clicking their name in Task View.
4. Quick Settings Panel
- Press Win + A to open the Quick Settings panel (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, etc.).
- Customize it by clicking the pencil icon.
5. Widgets for Quick Info
- Press Win + W to open the Widgets panel (weather, calendar, news, etc.).
- Customize widgets by clicking the three-dot menu on each one.
6. Clipboard History
- Enable Clipboard history by pressing Win + V.
- Copy multiple items and access them anytime.
7. Focus Mode for Productivity
- Open Settings → System → Focus to start a distraction-free session.
8. Enable Dark Mode
- Go to Settings → Personalization → Colors → Choose Dark Mode.
9. Hidden Right-Click Menu
- Hold Shift and right-click to open the old Windows 10-style context menu.
10. Advanced Search
- Press Win + S to search faster.
- Use filters like Apps, Documents, Web, Settings for refined searches.
11. Lock PC Quickly
- Press Win + L to lock your PC instantly.