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Windows 11 tips

Every live Windows tip in the archive. These are Windows 11 settings and shortcuts. Windows 10 shares some of the shortcuts, but the Settings clicks are the Windows 11 ones.

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  1. WindowsTurn on Do not disturb from quick settingsThe tile is next to network and volume. The schedule is under Settings > System > Notifications.Easy · 2 min
  2. WindowsEnd a frozen app from the taskbarTurn on End Task under For developers. Then right-click the taskbar icon.Easy · 2 min
  3. WindowsLet Storage Sense empty the recycle bin on a scheduleSettings > System > Storage > Storage Sense. Uncheck Downloads if you keep installers there.Moderate · 3 min
  4. WindowsSchedule Night light in Windows 11Settings > System > Display > Night light. Set the hours and the strength.Easy · 1 min
  5. WindowsCopy the text out of a Windows screenshotAfter Windows + Shift + S, open the snip and use Text actions. The recognition runs on the PC.Easy · 1 min
  6. WindowsDictate into any text field with Windows + HPut the cursor where the words should go, then press Windows + H and talk.Easy · 1 min
  7. WindowsOpen a second folder in a File Explorer tabCtrl + T in File Explorer. Drag a file onto the other tab to move it.Easy · 1 min
  8. ProductivityPut a meeting on its own desktopWindows + Ctrl + D makes a new desktop. Windows + Ctrl + arrows moves between them.Easy · 1 min
  9. ProductivitySnap a window to half the screenHover the maximize button, or press Windows + Z, and pick a layout.Easy · 1 min
  10. ProductivityOpen the emoji panel with Windows + periodThe same panel has symbols and special characters, not just faces.Easy · 1 min
  11. ProductivityPress Windows + V to paste something you copied earlierWindows 11 keeps a list of recent copies. It is off until you turn it on.Easy · 1 min

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