After being officially released last year, the Windows 11 operating system could be widely used in mid-May. That means anyone with a device that meets the minimum requirements of Windows 11, can update their operating system.
Microsoft is still constantly adding new features and trying to improve the use of their operating system. Windows 11 has a wide variety of features that many people still don't know about. To maximize the experience of using Windows 11, here are some features of Windows 11 that you may not know.
1. Minimize all application windows except the active ones
If your screen is too crowded with open application windows, you can close all of those windows instantly except the window you're opening. Before using this feature, you must activate it by opening settings > System > Multitasking, then activate the Title in the window shake option.
To use this feature, simply click on the window you want to keep open, then hold and shake the window for a few moments. After some shake, all windows except the one you open will be automatically minimized.
2. The "hidden" Start menu
The Start menu can generally be opened using the Windows symbol key on the keyboard or by clicking the Windows icon in the lower corner. However, Microsoft presents a second, little-known Start menu.
This alternative Start menu provides easier access to important features, such as Command Prompt, Control Panel, and Task Manager. To open it, you can press the Windows key and X.
3. Know how much space the app is using
Computers will run slower if they lack space. One way to deal with this is to get rid of apps that take up more space.
To see how much space is being used, go to Settings > System > Storage. Then click show more categories to see the full list. To determine what apps to get rid of, click Cleanup recommendations to see what Windows 11 recommends.
4. Close apps in the background to save battery
Apps running in the background can receive info, send notifications, and updates, even when not in use. If the application is left unattended, it can suck up your laptop battery.
To control which apps can run in the background and save battery power, go to Settings > System > Power & Battery. Click Battery saver, then adjust when the battery saver should be on to limit background activity.
5. Use background scrolling for multiple app windows
With Windows 11, you can access the app window in the background, even if it's not the one you're currently opening. This feature will be very useful if you open many applications that you want to see at the same time.
This feature should be on automatically. If it is not active, you can activate it by going to Settings > Bluetooth & Service > Mouse, then activate Scroll inactive windows when I hover over them. After that, you will be able to use this feature.
6. Minimize distractions using Focus Assist
Notifications from some apps can be very annoying at work. You can solve this problem by setting up the entry of notifications using the Focus assist feature.
To use this feature, go to Settings > System > Focus assist. Choose from the three options given: Off (get all notifications from apps and contacts), Priority only (only see certain notifications according to the settings you use), and Alarms only (hide all notifications except for alarms.
Well, you already know some of the hidden features of Windows 11 that can facilitate your work later. You really have to be more observant when a new system is released so that the use of the operating system used is more optimal. Good luck!