How To...............Microsoft Windows 11

If you use Windows 11 regularly, did you know there are loads of simple shortcuts that could save you valuable time?

On this page, we've put together a library of easy-to-follow short videos on how to get the most out of Windows 11

Automatically arrange all your open windowsA desktop full of open windows can make it hard to see the wood for the trees. Here we show you how you can snap together your important windows and reduce the clutter.

Copy & Paste a million times fasterThis feature could change your life… well, help you and your computer work faster. We show you how to use a powerful Windows feature to make copying and pasting even quicker.

Copy text between your computer and phoneIf you’ve found a piece of text on one device, but would like to use it on another, you can now magically copy and paste it across. We show you how to save time and stop re-typing content (currently only available on Android phones)

Make a super speedy screenshotIn the olden days, to make a screenshot you’d have to find the ‘Print Screen’ button on your keyboard and then paste it into Paint to save it. We can now show you a much faster way of capturing snippets of your screen.

Master your messy desktop with a wrist flickWe bet you never thought that you could control your Windows 11 PC with a flick of the wrist?! If you have a lot of windows open, here’s how to use a gesture to bring just one of them into focus.

Move the Windows start button back to the leftDon’t let anyone tell you that you need to change with the times. If you’re used to the Start button being in the traditional bottom left corner, then watch this to find out how to move it.

Open your best apps with a keyboard tapThe apps you use the most are now just a keyboard shortcut away. Leave that mouse alone and watch our guide on launching apps with a shortcut.

Save your eyes from a bright white screenIf your computer doesn’t come with a free pair of eye-strain reducing sunglasses, then we have just the How To guide for you. Watch to see how you can treat your eyes by activating ‘dark mode’.

Save your fingers and type with your voiceDon’t bother with that ‘touch typing’ course… you can now type as quickly as you can talk. Just watch this short video to find out how you can dictate your text in Windows 11.

Switch over to a clutter-free desktopLike a child’s messy bedroom – maybe your cluttered desktop needs to be preserved so you know where everything is. But with Windows 11 you can have the best of both worlds. Watch this video to see how you can switch between clean and cluttered desktops.