Windows 11 released in Q4 2021, and I am personally a fan of its sleek new user interface and refreshing new features; but I know not everybody is such a fan of change. The following tips should help you make the most of your time with the new OS.
Realign the Start Button
The most obvious change that is instantly apparent upon first loading into the new OS is the centrally aligned start button. If this is something that you don’t like, and would rather it be in its traditional bottom left corner location; it is simple to fix. Right-click the taskbar and open Taskbar Settings. Select the Taskbar behaviours drop-down and change Taskbar alignment to Left.
Simplified right click menu
The right click menu in Windows 11 has been greatly simplified. The most used options are now shown in a context sensitive menu when you first right click. If there is something missing though, just click Show more options at the bottom of the menu and the traditional right click menu will appear with all hidden options shown.
More multitasking layouts
Windows has had a snap and resize feature for a few generations already, but Windows 11 builds massively on this. Windows 11 gives a big increase in the number of these “snaps”. By hovering over the maximize button, a menu of options will be displayed. These options allow for quick and efficient desktop layouts.
Focus sessions
The new clock app includes a feature called “Focus sessions” that makes it easier to stay focused on your work. The minimum time period that can be set for a focus session is 30 minutes. Any time longer than 45 minutes will have a break automatically added to it, which can be skipped if you really want to focus.
Multiple desktops
If your desktop is getting cluttered, or you would like to keep your work and personal apps separate; you will likely be a fan of the newly simplified desktop management feature. This is largely a replacement for the old Task View button. Hovering over the button will show any virtual desktops that you have and allows for quick, easy switching between them.
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