Oe > The Complete Manual Series Windows 11 PC - Laptop - Surface The essential step-by-step manual to mastering Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system OVER 95 UIDES io TIPS 100% Independent SEP 2022 EDITIONWant to master your PC? Then don’t miss our NEW Windows PC & Laptop magazine on Ei Readly now! Are iIndovy Socials Safe? Keep Your Data & Yourself Secure! WINDOWS 11 A Deep Dive Discover New Functionality & Features faite Se aU \ A ace elEThe Complete Manual Series Windows 11 PC - Laptop ° Surface —_ ' a. » We Everything you need to master Windows 11! Since its release in October 2021, Windows 11 has rapidly become the mainstay operating system for the beginner, intermediate and advanced computer user. It's designed to push the boundaries, to encompass the everyday digital, and help bring us closer together than ever before. It brings a fresh new look, together with powerful new code under the hood. Everything you need to help drive you into the future. This manual will guide you through Microsoft's latest OS, offering you something new to learn on every page and providing you with the necessary knowledge to make Windows 11 work for you. In here you'll find tutorials and tips, secrets of the OS will be unlocked, and your understanding of how everything works will help make you become an advanced user. So, let's dive into Windows and start building both your confidence and understanding of this rather marvellous operating system.Contents 6 What’s New in Windows 11? 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Here’s how to step up the process. If you're still on Windows 10, and waiting patiently for your update screen to display the exciting ‘Ready to update Windows 11’ notification, then this is the guide for you. Rather than tweaking with the update settings, or delving into the murky depths of the command prompt, there’s an easier way to get the ball rolling and get you on and working with Windows 11. Pana Before we go about running the update process it's worth checking that your system can actually run Windows 11. Many of us have already been down this route, and have discovered that we need to apply a few elements prior to installing the newest OS. from Microsoft nara) ‘TPN stands for Trusted Platform Module, and its task sto protect data through authentication, perform platform integrity utilise disk encryption, and store passwords and certificates. In short, it’s an extra layer of hardware protection to help stop your PC from being compromised orto stop many forms of malware from infecting the core components of your compute. Now that you know what TPM is, you can begin to understand Microsoft’ insistence oft being present before even allowing Windows 11 to be installed, Windows i, by quite a margin, the ‘most popular operating system in the world, and as such it’s the ‘main target for malware and many other very unpleasant things ‘out there in the wild world, By using TPM, Microsoft is under the ‘opinion that it's making things a litle more dificult for any hhackers and creators of mabvate.Itis, however, totally possible to bypass the TPM requirements. ‘Anyway, in general ifyour computer is reasonably up to date, or roughly less than four years old, then there's a good chance that you have a TPM present in your system, For some systems, TPM ‘comes in the frm of an actual module that physically plugs into a socket on your motherboard, for most computers, though, TPM is offered via the processor. 8 wenbdmpadicatons com What you will n2ed todo is drop into your B10S, this can normaly bbe done by tapping either the Del or F2 keys when you fist power Lp your computer (before it starts to boot Into Windows). Naturally different motherboard manufactures offer different keypresses, so you'll need to check with your manual. When inthe B105, look for Settings > Security > Trusted Computing, If you've got an AMD processor, you may also have to look for AMD CPUITPM. Enable both, if available, save the settings and reboot the computer before your prodaed, These entries wil differ from one motherboard to the next, as previously mentioned. You may need to Google your motherboard, ‘make and model number, together with the words ‘enable TPM, to see how to specifically enable t for you nce enabled, and rebooted into Windows 10, goto https:|/ww. rmicrosoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-L1, and scrollto the bottom ofthe page and click on the Download PC Health Check App button to start the download process.‘Once it's downloaded, double-click to instal it. When installed, run the Health Check App, and look for the Check Now button in the Intraduction Windows 11 saction. click it, and you'll ba siven a teport as to whether your computer can run Windows 11 ‘oF not. if net, you're tald where it's falled and you can look up what to do next and remedy the situation. © THis PC meets Windows 1 requirements reat ens — Windons 1 coming son! Check dee Speciation fraps ad features hat exceed minum system, ‘requremerts ara Windows 1 features that ae aalaben Waders 1 irene ccuncnens ‘To force the update to Windows 11, providing your computer can handle t, you'll need to run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant; ‘Thisis.a separate app that enables Windows 10 users, who have a valid Windows icense, to update their computers to the latest version of Windows 11 You'll need to ensure that you have at least version 2004 of. \Windows 10 before you begin. I's worth going to the Windows Update section inthe Settings and checking for the latest updates. Oe pape 8 Op cena © yore Updating to Windows 11 ‘fall is well, head on over to https /wwzmicrosoft.com/en-us) software-downioad/windows11, and locate the Windows 11 Inctallation Assistant section. Click on the Download Now button, to save the app to your computer. Locate the app on your computer, and double-lckitto begin the Windows 12 installation process. everything as itshould be, you'll be presented with an install Windows 11 window. Click on the Accapt and Install button to continue the process. ‘Next, the app will dawnload the necessary file and perform the forced installation of Windows 11. Ths could be anywhere between 220 minutes to nearly an hour - depending on the speed of your ‘computer, connection to the Internet and soon. Isa three-step process, and the final step will have you reboot the computer. Youll then néed to go through a Welcome process, and ‘once that’s done, the Windows 11 desktop wil load; retaining all, your files, desktop settings etc. ‘waubémeubictonscom 9Windows 11 - Getting Started Microsoft has greatly improved its initial Windows setup routine with intuitive guides. Where once you were simply delivered onto the desktop and left to your own devices, now Windows 11 ensures you can comfortably hit the ground running. Hello Windows 11 One of the first tasks to complete when you boot into Windows 11, is to run through the Getting Started guide. Here's how it works. You'l find the Getting Started guide in the Start ‘menu, when you lick the Windows logo button co the taskbar. t's welcome to Windows setup wizard, and ‘makes sure you're ready to use your files, and get access to your work quickly and effectively, Onceit has opened, click the Get Started button to continue to the next step. Ifyou already have a OneDrive, or Microsoft, account, then click onthe Sign In button to enter your details and link your OneDrive withthe account on the Windows 11 PC you're currently setting up. you don't have a OneDrive account, click the Create Account button and then Hi David | fellow the on-screen instructions O ! Microsoft's use of OneDrive for both business and personal data has become one of the cornerstones ofthe company's services. OneDrive offers a secure space to store your data, which wil always be available no matter \what happens to your computer. Click on the Open File Explorer ‘button to begin your OneDrive setup and login, The perfect place for your files P| a 3S y ERBRPIE wien you ve competed the setup and logged into COneDrive, special folder within your user account fn the PC willbe setup. This folder allows you to interact in real-time with the OneDrive cloud service, so any files created in the folder wil be automatically uploaded to OneDrive; and vice versa. = 10. yncbdmpubiations comNY ‘OneDrive will also setup an automated service that will backup any files and folders that you Boe store on the Desktop, in your Documents folder, and in your Pictures folder. Click on the ‘Setting up folder back up’ link to add ‘more folders to backup, or deselect any you don’t want to, Th ‘ack up your folders oe te ‘The next step in the Getting Started process has you viewing and selecting any of the popular ‘apas that are currently available for Windows 11. Naturally, you ‘an install these apps via the Windows Store ata later date, but hhaving them to begin with can reduce the amount of time you spend setting up the computer. Owe © mute © roan 1 oy sn ‘eng atop BB Adore Photoshop Express. Image Editor, Adjustments, Filters, Effects, Bord oe The service will help reduce the amount of space taken up on the PC, or other Windows 11 devices you're using, by utilising Files On Demand, This is an automatic Setup that will let you view and edit files on OneDrive without downloading them locally. You can, however, opt to makes files and folder Always Available, =—— Thi Aityour fies, ready and on-demand yO} women meter nana iy roe » » » 3 O wo ‘an interesting element to the Getting Started BAAD setup are te informational sections such as this ‘one. fe details the new Search app that's located on the taskbar. It ‘alco highlights the new Start launch taskbar, and shows how easy tose, and pin any Apps to. One place to Start Search for anything, anywhere, pin the apps you use the most, and see your recent files—Start is here for getting things done with fewer clicks and swipes wobsmeublcssonscom 11Windows 11 - Getting Started con ‘The Focus Asie sting i designed to help you eae) choose the notifications you'd like to see and hear without the dtactons ofthese you do, ey ntestion thats not setin the Pry Ist oF pps ll beaded tothe Noticatin area without tubing your werkfow. lek the Open ecu ast settings button for farther information. ued... Wagets ae a resurfacing technology trom the apa Windows Vista days; only now they work a lot beter. This pana ofthe Gating Started setup shows you how to access your Widgets, and how to explore what's avaliable. The widget window sro rom the left ofthe sere, slightly raised above the taskbar ESBRET DD | icrosott Edge has seen some dramatic Improvements over the years, so much so that its now regarded as one of the most secure, and fastest browsers available. Of course, if you prefer to use Chrome, Firefox or ‘another browser, then you're free to do so. Edge, however, Is built ‘on Chrome technologies, soit might be worth givingita go. FRE Linking your Android phone with Windows is a function that appeared in the early years of ‘Windows 10, Since then it has improved significantly, and you can easily setup and configure the interface from this panel in the Getting Started guide. Simply lick th, Link your Android button to begin the connection process. Poe 32 yodmpubiations comThe new Chat icon in the taskbaris an element of Microsoft Teams. Teams has proved its worth in gold during lockdown, and has now been included by default in Windows 11 Its cross-platform, and easy to setup and use. Just, click on the Chat button inthe taskbar to begin the setup process. That's the Getting Started guide complete. You'l J now have a fully setup and working OneDrive with active folders, sorted out your notifications, launched and begun to use the Edge browser, and connected your Android phone, Before you do get started, we suggest you try the fellowing Now would be a good opportunity to check that q any specifichardware drivers are updated to Windows 11. To do this depends greatly on the type of hardware. For example, Nvidia GPUs will use the Nvidia GeForce Experience. ‘Simply click to open the hardware setup client, and follow the ‘on-screen instruction to apply the updates) eR Amiens} if you have any older software, it's worth taking ‘a moment to test that itstil behaves the way you expectit to under Windows 11. f not, then look the Software up online, see if there's an update to Windows 11, or contact the developers directly to ask for guidance relating to the specific software ise Download the best VPN for PC in 2021 eh aCe OIL Ed ere! Cas Le enscom 13Windows 11 Essentials Windows 11 looks a lot different to previous versions of the OTC aN Mee MRC od eee Lame agecsolid Store, file menus, search and much more. It’s all ground- breaking stuff, and you’ll need to be familiar with the basics before you can begin dive into more technical territory. Read on, and discover Windows 11 essentials.to Mail (oh es co) 2 s i Fy ci = oO z Es cA ao] z 5 A Pee clos Windows 1 16 18 Windows 11 Start Screen 38 How to Use the Start Menu 40 42 Using Widgets in Windows 11 Exploring Microsoft Edge How to Use the Edge Browser 46 Exploring Windows Mail g Task View and Multiple Desktops 48 How to Use the Mail App 26 Using Snap Layout and Snap Groups 52 Searchin Windows 11 28 Inside the File Explorer 54 Inside the Calendar App 30 20 Notifications and Quick Settings 22 How to Use the Taskbar 24 Us How to Use File Explorer 56 Dates and Appointments with Calendar 32. Create and Manage Folders 58 Personalising Windows 11 34 Connecting Your PC to the Internet 64 36 Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Exploring the Windows 11 Settings 15Windows 11 Start Screen The Windows 11 desktop user interface (UI) is a radical change from what we're used to with previous versions of Windows. The main differences are the new taskbar, Notifications and Widgets. EW Wiezets reehegeeeean ter the eftothe desktop when you Seater the scfen.tou'l otic thatthe ete eee cei ery eetted Istowvold cashing the taskbar to help keep the desktop ia eae ha by pressing the Windows ey + on Seria Search You canuse the Search field to look for more specific Widgets, ‘and add them to your desktop for ‘more personalised desktop environment. Note that new Widgets are being added to Windows 11 almost on a daly bass. Keep an eye out, to seeifthe one you've always wanted makes an appearance. EE taskbar The new Windows 11 taskbar expands out from the centre ‘of the desktop now. The Windows Start button stil works in the same \way, displaying installed apps and offering access to the OS settings. Search The Search function within ‘Windows 11s greatly improved, and easier to find what you're looking for. ‘Whether it sa document on your computer, or something online, you can find there 36 yobdmpubiations com (Newent gant e125 elelclele Teen Tans Gol Sg FF preven zac GO vettan BH beentors Y rorenham B dtonvan BB tereot @ rence ff Suggested for you zo vom anreer ey Cee ere ec ere eater! ea eee Ee is erereeeete i pea ee ee Default Display The default Widgets: ARSENE ea carret weather entrainment and thesiate of Stocks and Shres These Can be cagge and dropped to diferent locations changed or even removed completely. ee versions of Windows, the Desktop can bbe personalised and configured how you lke, Its ew look is brighter, with leaner edges and better resolution than before, to help ease eye-strain nd ieep you focused, FM Profile SetMierattereed Windows 11 profile image will be displayed here. By clicking it, you'll be able to access further settings relating ‘to many aspects ofthe core operating system, a8 well as specific settings to do with the Widgets feature. Notifications The Notification Centre ‘and the taskbar are now combined, Click the set of icons that represent Wi-Fi, battery and so on, and the screen will expand upward to reveal more settings. In here you'l find access to the important elements of the computer. Notifications will be displayed next tothe date; as and ‘when they're needed. Ths allows you to focus more on what you're doing without unnecessary distractions, wwbsmeublcssonscom 17How to Use the Start Menu The Start menu has been given a big makeover for Windows 11, simplified in some ways and expanded in others. It may look a bit empty when compared to the Windows 10 Start menu, butitis still the main way to access your installed apps, software and games. Get to Grips with Start Ifyou have used Windows 10, the Start menu shouldn't hold too many surprises for you, but tis still a good idea to familiarise yourself with its features. ESRB The completely redesigned start menu is opened by clicking on the Windows icon in the taskbar, or by pressing the Windows Key on your keyboard. It pens above the taskbar icons, floating in the middle ofthe screen. it will, ‘appear over the top of any open windows. e © @ ) saved. igh SOounGdoesu«~9d Ifthe app you want to opens shown, click the icon to open it. fnot, you can click the “All Apps" button to open the fll, scrollable list of apps. You can change the apps that appear here by right-clicking on the con and choosing “Unpin/Pin to Start” from the action menu, Ge mee MO seen nes The Start menu is arranged in four main sections: Search, Pinned Apps, Recent or Recommended Files and Account/Power. Clicking in the Search field will switch to the dedicated Search panel, rather than letting you type your search term directly into the Start menu, ——- In the app menu, apps are sorted alphabetically, except fora Most Used section at the top. you cick the tile of that section (or anyother Section heading), etter ri wil appear, allowing you to Guickly skip toa specific section ofthe apps ist. 18 yocbdmpubiations com‘The Recommended section shows es that have Sepe been recently opened, or that have been opened frequently. lion any lean to open theflein whatever app) program ti associated with, Click the" More” button tothe ight Tooopenalargertsto les. How to Use the Start Menu Use the sliders to enable or disable Stat menu Sie features you want or no longer want. To add folders tothe Start mend, click the folders option inthe Start settings and then use the sider switches to ad any ofthe pesat folders you want or need quck accesso = SS == goutoesuwo ‘The bottom section contains a link to the Microsoft Account menu. Click ths to change ‘account settings, lock your computer or sign outof the current ‘account, At the other end of the section is the power button. Click this and choose from the available power options. Bougoeass0 ‘Open the Start menu again to see the newly added (or removed features). You may not Initially notice any difference to the apps lis ifyou have not yet used any apps repeatedly. The folders you added can be found next to the power button in the bottom section. Its also pestle to deplay your most used apps nd aseleton of folders inthe Start meno. To. enable these fates, open the main stings menu fou should ‘see the icon for this in the pinned apps] and click on the Personalisation setion Then choo the start option. BPPET isnot possible to resize the start menu, nor possible to change the style of it. You can change the overall colour mode (ight, dark or custom), wiich will change the colour ofthe Start menu along with other main elements of the interface such as the taskbar, respoinpubtatioscom System eskror. 106 sam nd cient py 7 Penonaton 0 etek cot ri hom ee 0 Sr we 3 To ‘osama vwvorbemublesvons.com 19Notifications and Quick Settings There have always been pop-up messages in Windows but now there isa centralised way in which these are viewed and interacted with. In Windows 11, this is called the Notification Center, it works more like the notifications panel on a smartphone or tablet. Exploring the Notification Center ‘The Notification Center is an important and useful element in Windows 11, providing you with access to the calendar as well as notifications and alerts, ‘New notifications and alerts will pop up atthe bottom-right comer ofthe screen (by default, but you can change the notification settings), disappearing after afew seconds. After the initial pop-up has disappeared, you can view all current notifications by licking onthe time/date in the taskbar. Unlike Windows 10, the Notification Center (which was called the Action Center previously) only contains notifications and alerts, not quick settings. It does, include the calendar now, which is expanded by clicking the arrow next tothe date at the bottom of the notification panel, goeeuson BREEN You can sceit there arenew notifications waiting tobeviewed by the badge that will appear on the comer ofthe time/datein the taskbar. You can turnoff these ‘badges in the setings, but they are a useful and unobtrusive way tosee, ata glance, if you have something requiring your attention Taoess=o FREI eects se rte antag te oer wana Paes 98 AF 8S canon ® “ 20 wenbampubicaons com —Notifications and Quick Setting: FRPIRPEI | &cthetop ofthe Notations panelisa button to BRPRTD to manage your notification display sertings, go clear all notifications. You can clear notifications to Settings > System > Notifications. Here you individually by hovering the pointer over them and clckingthe x.You can choose the apps/features which can send you notifications, ‘can also click the menu button on each notification toseesome _using the slider switches, Click the name of the app to see further notification settings, such as setting similar messages asa pririty. settings, such as whether a sound is played, and the priority level. Quick Settings Panel Unlike in the previous version of Windows, Windows 11 separates the quick settings panel from the Notification Center. EEE To access the quicksettings panel inwindows 11, (RSPR Right-click anywhere on the Quick Settings panel press Windows Key + a. The panel will appear in the toseea link to “Et quick settings” Click this and ‘same positon on screen as the Notification Center By defaultthe the buttons willbe greyed out, and unpin icons will appear on each. panel contains buttons to quickly enable/disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Click these to remove a button from the panel. You can also click Flight Mode, Battery Saver if using a laptop] and Focus Assist. the + button at the bottom to add other quick settings buttons. BREE ere aeals tiers to contol screen brightness Some ofthe quick setings buttons withave an Majette ecematea i ae appearinthe quick stings pane! wil vary, depencingon you open new pane with ther options fo that paral etre. For _are using a desktop or a laptop computer, At the bottom of the example, the Wi-Fi button will open alist of available networks, and A ‘Panel isa button to open the main Windows 11 settings app. Keyboard Layout will open alist of the different layouts available, wobsmeublcssonscom 22How to Use the Taskbar Hfyou are moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11, the taskbar will likely be the first and most obvious change you notice. The taskbar has always been a useful tool, but in Windows 11 it becomes the real focus of the desktop and contains even more features and tools. Mastering the Windows 11 Taskbar ‘The taskbar has always been more useful than many users realise. In Windows 11 the emphasis has shifted much more towards a simplified, but still powerful, selection of pinned tools/apps. TEN ETEE) The taskbar runs the fll length of the bottom of the screen, and is now divided into two main sections: Start Menu/Pinaed App and ‘System Tools. in Windows 11 the taskbar app icons are arranged in the centre ofthe taskbar (elthough this can be changed), with system tools on the right. aPecoees “The fist icon inthe row of taskbar icons isthe Start menu button. Clicking this opens the Start menu directly above the icons. You can right-click the Start ‘menu button to see ajump menu of adelitiona inks and tools, “These include a shortcut to shut down orsign out of your computer. Nee atm rere or aconmended >) ti Bh reteyn ese 3 R nmeednptetoncon io upOouTo@Cae “The embedded search field of Windows 10 is gone, replaced by a button (magnifying Pcl 2s that opens a new system search panel. This unified search allows you to nat only search fr things on your computer, but also in OneDrive and fr results from websites. As you begin ‘yping, search suggestions appear. aor aoce™ BORAT |The thicd button in the row of taskbaricons ‘opens Task View. Task View is nat a new feature to Windows, but it has been slightly changed and streamlined for this version. Task View allows you to quickly see every app and window you have open, switch between them and even create new desktops, 22 wenbmpubicavons com‘The fourth default button opens the Widget panel, ‘onthe left side of the screen. The widget panel can be customised to suit your needs with information such as weather, Photos, stock prices, sports results and news stores. As Windows 11 develops, itistikely even more functionality willbe added. Tle CoMO co tam 1 4077] ED sgn cceaopicninne Taskbar brings upa Peek preview of the window. if movie s playing, for example, you will se it playing here too. if you mouse over the preview, the actual app ‘Fr window will pop up on screen. You wil also see an Xto clase the window, without actually selecting it. apenoees “The hugerecent eof remote wordng deel video reins peso vny explain why Mcovot have modded Teams as partof Windows TL once you areseeup and sired into your Teams account, licking tis button vill open te star mestingintrae. aougdoes The lghthand sie of he taskbar an SeEEes reserved for the system tools, the time ‘and date (which opens the Notification Center upon a click) {and the Show Desktop button. The system tools will vary depending on your computer, but may include battery status, WiFi status, Sound and OneDrrive. ecel ee {few other apps and other software will ME oe pinnod tothe taskbar when you fst use your Windows 11 PC. You can add several more as and when you choose. To pin compatible apps, right-click on the app icon anywhere you see it (Start menu for example), and then click Pin to Taskbar. su You have quite a lot of free reign when itcomes to which apps you have showing inthe taskbar. Open Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar Here you can use the slider switches to enable or disable the default apps that appear. You can also change the alignment ‘of the pinned apps back tothe left os = id _——— @ ene ee 28 wnt at 0 S es Ba ne HEE Sy mocrtnge . TW ems | teem HE seem BES A methine tase wougdoess wobsmeublcssonscom 23Using Task View and Multiple Desktops Task View was introduced properly in Windows 10, as a way to make multi-tasking easier and allowing the creation of extra desktop areas. In Windows 11 it’s even easier to instantly check and switch to open windows; and to create and manage mul Using Task View le desktops. Task View is a quick way to view and manage all of the windows and apps open on your PC at any given moment, even those that are minimised. FSP 12k view is accessed by clicking the third con in the taskbar, the white square on the black square. The Task View screen is split into two sections: Open tasks and desktops. Any apps or windows you have open, even ifthey are currently minimised, wll be displayed inthe open tasks panel ‘The size and shape ofthe windows shown in Task View depend on the size and shape ofthe actual window. For example, if you have Microsoft Edge open at full screen, itil be displayed as a wide rectangle in Task View. Ifyou hhave alot of windows apen, the open tasks panel wil be scrollable. Click on any window or app in Task View to open itat ful size on the desktop. twill appear infront of any windows you already had open and visible on the desktop, You can also close windows or apps directly from the Task view. Just hover the mouse over the window and clickthe X button. uoegoess Ifyou right-click on one ofthe windows/apps shown in Task View, you will see several more ‘options. Snap left/right will open the selected window, but “snapped” oF positioned to the left or right ofthe home screen. You will se that there are also several options for showing/ hiding the window on new desktops. mee 2: 24 wen bampubications cmUsing Task View and Multiple Desktops Using Multiple Desktops Creating multiple desktops is a great way of separating your activities across multiple defined spaces, and helps you concentrate and split your workload. ‘One ofthe great features in Task View isthe BALE abit, to add extra desktops. Vitual desktops are essentially extra workspaces, so for example you can have one space with your email and chat windows open and another ‘where you're working in PowerPoint without email distractions hee aeremnacubennrene Saat beset inae ‘you will just switch to the desktop where it was already open. Click ortap the New Destop button a the bottom ste of the Task View screen and you will see an entirely new and blank desktop. you had any apps or windows open inthe main desktop, they won't be open here, Don’t worry, they haven't been closed they arestillopen onthe other desktop. With Task View open, right click on one of the desktop previews atthe bottom and you can choose a different background wallpaper {making identifying Which desktop you are on currently easier), and also you can ‘choose to move a desktop tothe left or right, switching which ‘one's the main desktop. To get around this problem, open the Task View and rightclick on an app or window. From the ‘menu, choose ether “Show this window on all desktops” or “Show \windows from this app on all desktops”. You can also use this menu tomave apps or windows between your open desktops, Ifyou hover over the apps and windows shown Inthe Open Tasks panel, you will see an X ‘appear; now you can close superfluous desktops down to save resources, Doing this daesnt clase any apps dawn, so you don't ‘need to manually move them yourself Itjust automatically adds them tothe main desktop for you wwbsmeublcssonscom 25Using Snap Layout and Snap Groups Snap Layouts and Snap Groups, while similar to Snap Assist in Windows 10, are completely new features for Windows 11. Each is designed to make your life easier by giving you new ways to organise and retrieve apps and windows on a busy desktop. Using Snap Layouts ‘Snap Layouts are a quick and easy way to organise a busy or cluttered desktop. They are similar to Snap Assist, but are created in a new and different way. ‘Snap Layouts can be created with just one open Your other open windows/apps will appear as app or window, but really come into their own previews in one of the other layout positions. when several are open. Move your mouse over the Maximise Click one of them to open it in that layout position. The process ‘button (top-right commer) of any open app or window, without __is then repeated for any other open windows, if you choose a clicking, tera second, a brand new menu will pop up, showing layout with more than 2 spaces. Windows are automatically the available layouts you can use. resized to fit in the layout. ‘There are preset layouts available (at present, Ifyou now try to move a window or app out ofthe although mare may be added): 2 equal windows layout, it will switch back tits orginal dimensions side-by-side, 2 unequal windows side-by-side, 3 windows and equal when itunsnaps from the gid. You can create multiple Snap Layouts, ‘windows, Click on whichever you want touse, and the window/app each containing diferent apps/windows. These remain until the you used to open the layout wil snap into one of the positions. windows are lesed or remaved fram the group, 26 _wenbdmpubicavons.comBOPIRPEIR | Youcanchange the dimension ofthe layout once BRPRREEIR | You cansnap apps and windows into postion using youhhave created one, With the layout open, hover keyboard shortcut as well. Highlight awindow yur mouse over the line where the windows meet, ether horizontally andl then prass Windows Key + one ofthe arrow keys. Depending on ‘or vertically. Awider bar will appear, which you can clckand dragto which direction you press, the window will sap lft, right, up or ‘change the horzontal or vertical dimensions of the layout. down. Combine kay presses to snap up and lf, for example aoedoe aoedoees Using Snap Groups Snap Groups are an extension of Snap Layouts, keeping snapped apps and windows together even when the layout is minimised. BRPRET onceyouhave created aSnap Layout, ormuttiple RRB you use mutple desktops, you can move Snap layouts, you can minimise the whole thing (by Groups to any ofthe additional desktop areas. Just Clicking the Show Desktop button on the right ofthe Taskbar) or open the Task View, and then rightclick on each ofthe apps or minimise each individual app or window. 8s longa they are not windows nthe group and choose, “Show this window on all desktop” closed, the layout persists asa Snap Group, The group will automatically be recreated on the other desktop. FSRBPER fyoumove your mouse over any ofthe Taskbar FPR You can find aot of iterent settings for how icons of apps or windows ina group, two Peek windows snap in the main settings> System > ‘windows will pop up. One shows the app ont own, and they other Mult-tasking, Click the Snap windows option and alist of cferent showstthe app in the group. To re-open the group, just click on the settings will open. You can aso, if you wish, completely tur off _oup preview. To open the app on its own, click that preview. window snapping here using the slider switch. aougdoeas wwrbsmeublcssonscom 27Inside the File Explorer Although the File Explorer is much the same as it was in previous versions of Windows, it’s still worth exploring it further. The File Explorer is one of the most overlooked tools in Windows, but if you want to be able to find your accumulated photos, music files, word documents and other files, without having to use Search every time, it’s definitely something you should be familiar with. File Explorer Toolbar The simplified Explorer toolbar stil contains al of te tool you need to manage the diferentes and foldersyou can view. Once you have selected afl or folder inthe main pane, more tools become active. You can also click the “Nore menu” button to see addtional options [Egy Nvigation Pane - Folders Thelefthand sidebar contains list of aiferet fe folders on your computer Cleking on any ofthe les shown hee wil csplay the eater ete eet rere ‘The list is split into sections, including Quick -Aczessecent, OneDrve and This PC you figttclckon blank ares you can choose to peeAletected Info Bar The thin bar along the bottom of the File Explorer displays several bits of useful information. fnothing in the main window is selected, the inf bar shows the total number of items in the selected folder. Click on a fle and the filesize is also shown here. ifyou select several files, the number of items selected is shown, along withthe total sizeof all selected items combined Folder Contents Pane When a folderis selected in the File Location sidebar its contents areshownin the ‘main pane, The contents of any single folder may vary greatly ofcourse, ut Windows uses standard Iconsto show Word documents, txt files, various different image formats and shortcuts to apps and software, As you can see here, images will usualy be displayed asa thumbnail unless view settings 28 orn bdmpubleton cm such as Bur to disc and Compress to Zip le have been changed. cosas Kos ce rom — inven GlwtantSe myeRomreie wgllcual ce INDO a5 Stn &. Se aa aInside the File Explorer Menus You ill have noticed by now that Windows 11 has some fancy new icons in place of the previous cut, paste, ‘copy, rename and so on, They may a litle getting used to, especially if your muscle memory mouse finger keeps hitting the ‘wrong icon! Don't worry, though, it won't ‘take long to adapt. & \dow Controls Almost every window that opens in Windows includes these contrals. From left to right they are: Minimise, Maximise and Close. In Windows 11, moving the mouse over the ‘maximise button brings up the Snap Layouts. panel, Rght-clicking on the control bar will show you a couple of extra controls, including Restore, Move and Size, Te Cty eet eee folders that are the de eerie Pence een itty renee seed oer eer eee ere Fam Search The familar Search Bar may ook identical to previous versions of Windows, however, there's alt more going on under the hood. Windows 1 utilises new search patterns, making it faster and ease of wnat you're after Preview Pane If the preview pane is enabled, approximately a third ofthe File Explorer window will be reserved fora preview of any selected files. Normally, only image, html and text files will display a preview in this pane. The preview pane can be increased or decreased in Size by clicking and dragging the scroll bar to the leftofit. Folder View “The two buttons here let you choose between viewing the contents of the folder in a thumbnail format or alternatively, as alist. When the folder items are displayed as alist, you can choose to display a varying amount of information, including date last modified, file ype and file size. items shown as alist will stil splay ‘a proview inthe Proview Pane when selected, The View Tab Ceres! Pee eee eee eee eee has a permanent check box next tat. tab is the eet ass eer anHow to Use File Explorer You can just use the powerful and improved search feature to find files and documents; but the new, simplified File Explorer is often a better choice, especially if you are looking for groups of files or want to preview several files to find the right one. What’s New in File Explorer? File Explorer is a much undervalued part of Windows. And while it hasn’t fundamentally changed for several versions of the operating system, Windows 11 has made some changes, which we'll take you through here. The way you browse files in Windows 11 is similar to previous versions of Windows, but File Explorer has been slightly simplified. The main Quick ‘Access window shows you your most frequently used folders {after all, how many of us dip into more than five or ten folders, ina day?) and also recent file. = tose pres 2 & he ‘There are new icons across all File Explorer views. And there are a lot more file operations that you can access on the menu at the top of the window (known as the ‘ribbon’, without the need to use the rightclick ‘menu, This makes it easier to use on PCs with touch screens. 8 The sidebar also works on the same principle, and via a new Quick Access feature you can pin folders or files that you want to stick around. It wil also shows you Frequent folders too, You can pin things permanently onto Quick ‘Access by right-clicking them and selecting Add to Quick Access, monty + _— a BO 2 operin new inden a PO os nto Ouch scent i OF 2 Rewsen EP copy arpa soo a © ON snow more options me = Foineasie tute] J as ae ‘The new icons are all fairly self-explanatory ifyou hhave used any PC in the past. There are icons for Cut, Copy, Delete, Rename and Share, as well as folder control icons tke View and Sort. Ifyou are unsure what any icon does, just hover your pointer aver one to see a label pop up. ———————— 0 e 2 Hey Coit aces» =| fms Googe Dine 30 wen bampubications cm‘The simplifeation continue onthe This PC ses ‘screen. All of the controls are still there, you just need to click onthe More menu ihe three dot) inthe top ba. “This menu i contextual For example, select acrve such as C: and then lick the menu to see options such 35 “Map network dive" and “Burn to se ‘Sharing files in File Explorer is again similar to Windows 10. Select one or more files in the window, click the Share button and the share panel wll open, ‘The sharing options shown here will vary depending on which ‘apps you have installed and which communication features you have decided to setup. a ® How to Use the File Explorer BRP You con accesjust abou every folder on your sme ‘computer, both system and created folders, from the File Explorer. There are sovera folders in the sidebar that are always shown, including This PC, Network and OneDrive. Right lick on the sidabar to add even more useful folders to this area, Ityou've come from an earlier version of Windows, you should be familiar with OneDrive, I's Microsoft’ cloud storage application and it’s available to ‘access directly from File Explorer in Windows 11; s0 you can view your cloud-stored files just asif they were on your computer. \When viewing somefiles, such as photos, in File Explorer itcan be useful to see alarger preview. ‘This feature if turned off by default, but can be enabled at any time. In any folder in File Explorer, click the View tab and then click Show. From the new menu you can choose ta see a Preview pane, oa wobsmeublcssonscom 31Create and Manage Folders Despite all of the changes to the Window’s 0S, folders have remained one of the core tools for organising your files. Much more than just boxes to keep your photos or music files in, folders can really help to improve how you use Windows 11 on a day-to-day basis. Creating New Folders It may seem too simple if you are a [ong time Windows user, but here’s a look at how to create new folders on the desktop and within other folders. EPRI on the desktop, right-click and selectNew folder BNEW Double-click any folder to open t and view the from the action menu that appears. The familiar contents. You can move items into a folder by yellow folder icon will then appear at that position on the selecting, dragging and dropping into an open folder ora closed desktop (wherever you clicked), with the name automatically set one. f the folders closed, drag the selected items over the top of 2s'New folder’ but highlighted ready to change. itunti the folderis highlighted, then release. = vee © erirmanstan oa oma 3 — = 2 nse or ©) msxnatet BRRRP IR You can eave the name as New folder’ ifyou PPP ID 1 celete a folder rght-tick on it and select wish. Ifyou then create a second folder next to Delete from the action menu. You can also click the first, itwill automatically be named ‘New folder (2): You can and drag the folder tothe Recycle Bin icon an your desktop. rename alder at anytime by left-t: =--2400 wobsmeublcssonscom 33=> 7. Connecting Your PC to the Internet Setting an Internet connection is an important step. Windows 11 makes joining and managing networks easy, bringing all of the relevant settings together in one place, including VPN and hotspot settings; and even the Wi-Fi adaptor hardware properties. Connecting to Wi-Fi ‘AWi-Fi network connection is now by far the most common way people connect to the Internet. The process should be fairly familiar to you by now, but if not, here are the exact steps to connect. BSPEEE 6 yourcomputeris notconnected tothe intemet, side ofthe taskbar. You can either click this and select WF from the {Quick settings, or you can open the main Settings app> Network Internet > Wii (the best route with a brand new connection), Windows wil display a small globe icon onthe right Click on the required network name in the list and then click “Connect”. As thisis probably the first time you are connecting, you will then need to enter the password (Wetwork security key) forthe network. Click “Next” and as long as ‘the network/password is correct, you should be good to go. Network & internet a= + eee. Network & internet > WiFi 2 Sonn te Use the slider switch to enable W-F on your computer, Now click “Show available networks” t0.see alist of the networks within range of your computer. This ‘may take a few seconds to scan and find the networks. Hopefully you will se the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to Network & internet > WiFi = ws pa ee oa a To dsconect rom the WF networkat ary tin, pe Stings» Network nee Wim agai, and cckon the neti st che Osconnet ton Yo can Sho choose to Forget the network Sometimes use for troubkehoctng conection), nt Managetnon netwoiks ston woedoease 34 wwenbampubicavons comManage Network Settings We'll show you how to master your Wi-Fi settings and explain what you need to do if you have a problem connecting to the Internet. WFR i youneed tologin toa home VPN or corporate network, thisis where you will need to enter the appropriate VPN settings k's fairly easy todo but you'll need the configuration details from your IThelp desk (they vil have to enable your VPN access, plus your usemame and password. NE [Add 2 VPN connection Inamove designed to keep up with more _mobile-based computing devices, Windows 11 includes a data usage page in Settings too. Here itspits your data between wired and wireless, We'd tke to see more advanced settings than thistoo, so you could see how much data you used on a public Wireless hotspot, for example. Network & itemet > Advanced network settings > Data usage you use a proxy server thisiswhereyou enter any specif settings to dowth that. However, Windons 11 should automaticaly detect pry settings Note thatthe settings you configure here won't apply ifyou connect viaaVPN, because a PH essentially sip the necd fora prog. Yu can tum your Windows 11 PCintoa ‘mobile hotspot, shating your Internet connection with other devices over WiF.Youcan share Wi, ethernet ‘or cellular data connections. Once enabled, other devices wl be able {to ee your computer when they earch for networks to connect to, FE nother thingyoucan doisto disable WMMASARD cement yusrnetnrk acope the the WF card in your laptop) View your network connections by cicking Advanced Netwerk Settings in Network Internet and then rightclick the network connection in question. You can dsableor reenable. Network & internet > Advanced network settings er ntnateente Ifyou are using a laptop, you wil also have access to Flight made settings (this can also be ‘accessed through the Quick settings panel fom the home screen). Here you can disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth individually, or simply use the Fight Mode sider switch to disableall wireless connections ena Network & internat > Mobile hatspat Network & internet > Flight mode Seen 8 om waubémeubictonscom 35Exploring the Windows 11 Settings The main settings app in Windows 11 has been completely redesigned, making it much easier to find everything you need to keep your computer working the way you need it to. You can find the settings app in the Start menu, or open it by pressing the Windows Key + |. Account & Search Ie Copal asretge ecto Aa an an you will see your Microsoft account name and enghames erent rer terrae et fave chosen one Cickng ths wl take you to eee eer eta search allowing Youts oak or specie tentogs thin he System DESKTOP NEKO seas POSS Ve Spter 9 Buxton 8 deices @ Settings Categories Newt Inthe lf sidebar are all ofthe main settings categories, rom System settings to Windows Update settings. This sidebar remains visible no matter where you ate within the settings app, licking each category heading wl pen alist of subcategories Quick Info Panel Along the top of several settings categories you wil se relevant information About the current settings. For example, athe top ofthe System settings, you wil se the name ofthe Pe, Windows Update status ands to. OneDrive and Offie365. A the tp ofthe Network internet category, you wile the currently connected networs data usage and network properties. Ga Settings Sub-categories This is where you'l find the individual ‘settings you can change. Some of the settings can be controlled using sider switches displayed in the main sub-category, but most wil take you toa ‘more detailed selection of options when clicked. Certain details about current settings may be displayed along the top ofthe sub-category. 36 wenbdmpadicatonscomExploring the Windows 11 Settings NTs eat SAU tings contains sections forall ofthe main are the core settings for your computer. areas where your privacy may be compromised, including Penner ttn position cutee eet ad rage can be found inthis settings category ore Led Pact eeu ere yo he settings for al Set Esai Network & Internet i eee seta ag Sen eet Cierra, aoe omer 8 eer ee eT ee ee tr St things lke the default apps, and the eet coc} Me TRULY Peete puters eo ea ne) find settings for speech, ping a peer eee et eer] [nee a (aettce Pyrenees nes fe Sy ies ees ont een mubdmeubistonscom 37Using Widgets in Windows 11 Widgets are desktop app previews, allowing you to see important information from Windows apps, without needing to actually open those apps. Widgets are not new, but the way they are managed and displayed in Windows 11 is new. Wonderful Widgets Ifyou are not used to using widgets, you could be excused for hardly noticing they are a part of Windows 11. But once you do start using them, their usefulness becomes obvious. To open the widget panel, click or tap the button inthe Taskbar (the blue and white square icon) (oF press Windows key + W on the keyboard. The panel slides out from the left side ofthe screen, and will sit over the top of any ‘other apps or windows you currently have open. aoe ace, “The exact widgets available to add will vary, depending on which apps you have installed. As ‘Windows 11 develops, more widgets are likely to be added here, possibly from third-party developers as well as from Microsoft. To ‘add new widgets, ust click the + button on each. The widget panels initially split up into three ‘main sections: Search, Widgets and News stories. ‘Scroll down the panel to see more content. At the top-right is an ‘account icon, which opens a nevr panel with account information ‘and the ability to add new widgets. 38 _wenbdmpubicaons com ‘After adding widgets close the account panel and you will see the added widgets in the panel You can move widgets around in the panel by clicking on the top ofthe widget and dragging it to the required position. Other widgets will rearrange to it when you do ths,To remove a widget, clickon the Menu buton at See the top-right of the widget and choose “Remove \Wiget rom the men, You wil ato se the option to change thesize of the widget inthis menu, Not all ofthe widgets wl allowall hee of the slang options Using Widgets in Windows 11 ‘The news stores further down the Widgets panel sme also allow for some customisation. You can click theXto remove anew tory, and yu can clk the More Menu button to choose to see More/Fewer stories like this rt hide allstries from that particular news soure. mere FF rrowen ace 202 “=a a sant BSPTID some widgets allow content eiting within the widget. good example of thsisthe To Do ‘widget. You can create tasks in the widget by clicking the “Add a task" button, without having to the open the main To Do app. The task then displays instantly inthe widget. v Teo. a Tasks v ) Gotethe gym Relive you ‘Some of the Widgets allow customisation through the More Menu button. The Weather widget, for example, lets you set the default location forthe ‘weather forecast that is shown, The Stocks widget lets you ‘change which stock prices are displayed, etc. as ‘Suggests for you © More seve ie © Fewer trek tis W % varwoeiteess 1 save forte pions Leagu : Report an issue T= - EPPEID | iickingon a news story wil tke you tothe webpage the storys from. At the top ofthe News section is a wide panel containing Top Stories. These are the top ‘news headlines. These will change as you like or distike stories, or choose different news sources, corer ee et UK BPRET I 4 the top ofthe widgets panelis a clock and a search bat. You can type directly into the search ba, with any searches openingin your browser (Edge, by default) The search bar and the clock cannot be removed from the Widgets panel, nor can they be maved. vwvorbemublestonscom 38Exploring Microsoft Edge Edge continues to get better and better, and the latest version in Windows 11 is no different. You should be familiar with it if you are upgrading from Windows 10, as it is basically the same version; but let’s take a look at the newest and best features of Microsoft Edge. Bs Browser & Tab Controls Inthe top left corner, where you would probably expect to find them, are the browser Controls, These include the Home button, the Page refresh button and the Page forward/Page back bbuttons. Also in the top corners the Tab control, allowing you to set the tabs vertically, or restore closed tabs. Right-click on the active tab to see additional options. Search Fields There are two search fields in Edge, one at ‘the top (which is also the address field when viewing website), and one which floats atthe top or middle of the start page; depending on the layout you choose. Use either of these and search suggestions appear as you begin typing. ec uae oun care Oe Recently Viewed/Favourites A group of cons arecsplayed forthe most recently visited webstes/pages. These automatically Update 2s you browse, but can also be edited to show your favourite or mostused sites by clicking on the symbol atthe end ofthe row of cons News Feed The Start screen of Microsoft Edge is also ‘a news feed. The news feed is provided by MSN and. is made up of news stories based on your ‘geographical location. either the feed is displayed at the top, or you scroll down to it; depending on ‘the layout you choose. Click “Personalise” to filter ‘the news types, and click “Content visible” to choose how stories are displayed. 40 wenbdmpadicatons comExploring Microsoft Edge Favourites Menu The Hub from the old version of Edge, Which contained favourites, history and a reading list has gone. instead, you can access Favourites and Collections here. The star with a +icon in the search fields the button to add a new web page to your favourites. Microsofts launch page to start using the Internet, you can change tis via the setting to one of your ‘own choice. Perhaps you prefer the Google homepage, or maybe you've created your own, unique launch page experience. Launch Remember, ifyou don't want to use ee eT od oer) tet that you can save and then instantly return to using this button. To save a Collection, click the Tab Controls button at the top-left, and choose “Add all tabs to collections” several ways here. There are three preset layouts: Informational, inspirational and Focused. You can also choose a custom layout, which lets you turn on/ off individual elements, such as pic ofthe day and the news feed. top news stories. A badge will appear on top of t to tell you how many new stories are waiting to be read. ‘As you browse the news feed, Edge will earn what type of news you like to read and tailor the notifications accordingly. Collections Collections are groups of tabs/web pages Start Page Layout ‘You can customise the Start screen in Notifications ‘The small alarm/bel icon opens alist of con Soon Edge browser opens, showing the Start page or ee eee) eens eosHow to Use the Edge Browser The latest version of Edge, Edge Chromium, isa significant change to the original Edge browser; and offers a much better experience. Based on the Google Chrome browser, Edge is focused on modern web standards, privacy and security and has an impressive feature and tool list. Get Started with Edge Edge in Windows 11 feels much less clunky than the previous version and already feels more like the most popular browsers available, such as Chrome or Firefox, Teese fee comes pre-installed with Seg | 2e2endingon the layout you chose Windows 11, andif you have upgraded during setup, the start page will ether from Windows 10 (and were using Edge previously) it should display a news feed ora cleaner page (with the news feed just a already be set up and working as normal. Ifyou bought aPC with scroll away below it. You can check out the ather layouts easly by Windows 11 installed, or have never used Edge before, it will, clicking the Gear icon atthe top right and choosing from the menu, require a bitof setup to begin, apecccase and aoeaoes PERT Ouringsetup, you have the option to import (EARNER to search fora website or web page, you browser data such as bookmarks and can type in the search field at the top favourites from Google Chrome, choose the initial start page (hich is always there), or you can type in the search box floating layout and set up syncing across devices (other computers, your _ on the Start page if you prefer. When you type in either box, Edge phone, etc) Once installed, Edge opens atthe start page. shows alist of suggestions based on what It thinks you require, The default search engine is Bing, 42 wenbampubicavons.comPRISER the browser controls are on the top bar. On the far left is: Back, Forwards and Refresh Page (Home button can be added in the browser settings). On the right are the zoom control, add to favourites, favourites list and collections buttons. There is also More button to open the browser menu, [ita we « Ga EE Microsoft How to Use the Edge Browser To access Favourites, or bookmarked sites, click the button directly tothe right ofthe ‘address bar (star with three lines) Clicking itopens a fly out ist, at the top of whichis the option to “Manage favourites This opens the lst in a new page, whore you can remove or re-order them, ied aloe PRPREEIAIR | clicking the+ opens anew tab and clicking the small x closes the tab. To the left of the tabs isthe Tab actions menu button. You can use this to move tabs tothe side of the window (vertically), create tab collections and restore recently closed tabs. Right-click on any tab to see additional tab options. Each startpage layout includes row of Gqicklinks (webs icons) below the Start page search fed, These il be auto populated ify arenew {o age, but a you se the browser, these wl be replaced by Yourecentften visited sites ou can add sites by ccking the plus symbol +) button on the ight Ifyou want to browse in private mode when using Edge, you can do s0 easily. To open a new InPrivate tab, click the browser menu button atthe top right and select “New InPrivate Window’ You Can also open a new private tab by using the keyboard shortcut CCrl+ Shift +N while Edges active. neh ated PEPIN iickthe Menu button (three small dots on the top right) to open the Edge menu From this menu, you're able to access Settings, print a page and find words or phrases inthe open web page. It also contains links to Favourites, Collections, History, Downloads, Apps, Extensions and much more Settings Appearance and you can scroll choose the theme for Edge separately tothe system theme. Open downto see more buttons to add, These include Home (including the Edge menu> Settings, and click Appearance. Choose the light, option to set the URL|, Extensions, History, Downloads and dark or system default theme strangely, a Maths Solver button, Deals. EPRI J tasiptcrda plea chore Juste the roves verso, Ee Chromium MomingFogt Mystere GotoEdgementsSetngeoRopeacnce fom theMeoso Stor toucanvew nstoledextnsonsinthe andclickon the theme colour youantto apply. Thiswillonly apply Browser Menu> Extensions, There ae fewer extensions available for colour tothe top bar and tabs. 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Mail Menu ‘The lefthand menu, which can be ‘minimised and expanded using the button at the top of the pane, contains al of your email accounts {those you have added to Windows, Nail). Cick on any of your email account headers and the individual folders, such as Inbox and Sent items, are displayed here also, Calendar View ‘You can open the Windows Calendar app directly from within the Mail ‘app. Click the Mail app icon at the bottom of the Mail Menu panel and the calendar screen. «will open in a second window. Ifyou have never used the Calendar app before, you will ‘need to link itto an account. Pom peor Info eee cro is Tomanagec wonnoey | Sethesry fe ve ed eel a OonG@o 46 Mail Folder “The messages in whichever email folder you have selected are shown in this, panel. By default, the most recent emails are atthe top of the ist. You can change how the emails are viewed, so that only unread or flagged emails are displayed, using the dropdown menu at the top ofthe inbox. orn bdmpubleton cm Search ‘The new Windows 11 Mail ‘App incorporates the same redeveloped background code that Windows Explorer uses. What this ‘meansis that any searches you conduct ‘will be quicker, and more efficient than previous versions of the app.@ Mail Settings ‘The settings for the Nail app allow you to easily add accounts, change how emails are displayed when they arrive, whether outgoing emails have 3 signature (which can be customised) ‘added to them, aswell as how you are notified of new emails in Windows 12 Realy pepe —> Forward J] Delete PD settag s Out! s Ware tof scours, You can then change te prsors, account nae, malbor se mee. yore ava.com Exploring Wii EIN Message Format How messages appear can differ depending onthe type of acount you've specified and setup. For example, Google and Gmail emails accounts may look slightly different to those of iCloud or Yahoo!. This mainly due tothe way that the diferent mal providers encode ther messages and delivery systems. Message Options Ina row along the top ofthe main message window ae the message options. These include Reply, Reply All, Forward, Archive and Delete emails; more options can bbe seen by clicking the Menu button tothe Fight. The message options only appear when viewing a received message. Ga Message Tools Roll over or click on any ofthe ‘messages in yourinbox, sent items or drafts folders and three cons will appear. These let you quickly Archive, Delete or Flag any ‘message directly in the folder panel, Archived messages can be recovered at any time and returned tothe inbox if required. 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You will need the server, password and other information required for each email account you went to add to Mail Click the email account type you want to set up first. We are going to start with the POP, IMAP ‘option. Enter the email address, sender name and password for your account. You can get this info from your email service provider ifyou don't have ito hand, Then click “Sign in’ You can add accounts from many popular providers The app will ty to look for the server settings including Google, Yahoo! and Apple's Cloud. You needed to set this email acount up.ifit finds ‘an also set up other more specialist accounts ifyou have the detalls Finally, theres also an option to add a Microsoft Exchange account, if your workplace uses that (including Office 365 48 wenddmpadicatonscom them, you should be finished. if nat, you will need to add the settings manually. If thisis the case, click “Cancel” and then select the “Advanced setup” option inthe account istChoose the relevant option (in our case, thisis Internet email”) and enter all of the required information; including the incoming/outgoing mail server addresses. ‘witha ofthe information added, click the Signin button If ‘everything was entered correcty, that accounts now set up. Toadd an additional account ater setting up the J first one, simply click the settings button in the bottom-eft corner ofthe Mail app window, select Manage Accounts, and then +dd account. Select the account type and repeat the steps above to add the second, third or fourth account to Mail Ifyou'e adding @ Google account, click the option in the account setup lst and youl get the fariiar pop-up appearing inviting you to eater your username and password. Ifyou have Google's two-step authentication enabled, youl get a text message to confirm your identity before you can continue. Having more than one email account setup in vail can be slightly confusing, To help with this, the app allows you to Link inboxes. This puts al of the emails from your linked accounts into one inbox. To do this, click Settings > Manage accounts > Link inboxes. Select the ‘accounts that you want to link Tomanage or delete any of the email accounts you have set up, click Settings > Manage Accounts ‘and then click on the account you want to manage from thelist of ‘accounts. You can then change the password, account name, mailbox syne settings, or delete the account from the Mail app. Your accounts are shown in the left sidebar of the mail app. Select them here to view the different folders for each account (inbox, sent mail etc), if you have not linked the inboxes. you don't see the let sidebar, click the Expand button atthe top-left ofthe Mail app window. om 49How to Use the Email App continued... Using the Mail App With your email accounts set up, you can now start using the app to send and receive emails. You can also personalise how the app looks, and start using the advanced features. SEY ss vise sxonsaty nu foetus will be displayed with a highlight in the list. Click any email in the imenbepnoeeatetenbc tp een Mail Fol (Open the Mail app menu onthe left and you will MAAR 2c the rolders section Theinbox sited here {as wel, butto see more folders click "Mor’: Here you can find the Outbox, Drafts, Sent items, Deleted items and JunkNal folders. Click ‘on any ofthem to see the emaisin those folders. Alle + omy Sth onto: se chuck THO oeoest a ar raeoenp wi Clckthe New mail button in the Mail app ‘menu (the button ifthe menuiscllepsed). ‘Theblank email will appear inthe main panel. Enter the recipient's addres, subject and then vite your email text. Basic text formatting ‘options are avalableat the top ofthe email. Click “Send” when finished, PRETPRESEREEPERR | Acing file attachments to emailsin the Mail apps easy. Write youremail, andthen click the insert tab atthe top. Here you can ind the option for attaching les. Click the ink and browseto the fle you wantto attach. CCck"Open” and athumbralof the attachment wllappearia the email oo aoa ETE When viewing any email inthe ail app, you will see a number ‘of options at the top of the main panel. These include Reply, Reply Alland Forward, et, (all ofthe normal email options). Click reply ‘and you can start typing your reply, with the original email text Included below your reply AAs well asthe button to include attachments, the Insert tab features a Picture button so you can insert an image nto your email as opposed to just sending it as an attached file. Once inserted, you can select it with yourmouse and adjusts size (drag the comers, 2asyou can see inthe example shown here). Sheol Speniyal Proms ete PU set tag is Out! {sre 50 wwenbdmpubicaons comCustomise the Mail App There are several ways to customise the Mail app to better suit your needs, from changing the background image and accent colour, to adding a signature and the display font. PY Tre background ofthe Mail app is Ez The default signature for the Mail app is ARMED Set 10 an maze by default. Tisis LAIRD Sen irom Hai for Windows”. The purely decorative, and can be changed. Open Settings> signature is automatically added to the end of your email Personalisation inthe Mail ap, then scroll tothe bottom to see the message, but can be changed or turned off completely if not different backgrounds available. You can also add your own image needed, Go to Settings > Signature, choose an account/all by clicking the Browse button, ‘accounts and write your signature in the pane. ‘The colourtinton the Mail app menu BIR You can ensiycontrol how youare ep peels (on the left} and the colour of the me Notified of new emails. Go to Settings > ‘accents such as buttons and highlights, can also be changed in the Notifications, and you can control whether notifications are shown Personalisation settings. Just clicka colourblock to changeit: You _in the Notification center (Action center) ia sound is played and i ‘ean also change the theme of the app from light to darkhere, or _pinnedflders have notifications. As with other settings, oucan use the Windows theme setting. apply to one account o al. PTE The cetouitfontforyouremais Cabri tody, RPRERRIPMPPR Depending on the device you are unless you have changed the system fonts) using tablet, touchscreen arge canbe changed forany and allofyouremailaccounts.Openthe monitor, ec), you might want to change the spacing between ‘Setings> Default font option, ad eter select an accourtor“Appy to messages and the folder inthe Mall app (eto make touch allaccounts then choose yourfont, whichisprevewedinthe pane. easier). Todo ths, go to Settings» Personalisation, and choose from Spacious, Medium and Compact. | extastron ae pen create sereon i= wobsmeublcssonscom 51Search in Windows 11 It's hard to describe just how much better Search is in Windows 11, than in previous versions. Microsoft have done a lot to try to match the search functions on offer in rival operating systems, and the results can be seen in the new search feature. 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SS SSearch Settings and Tools You have quite a lot of control over exactly how search provides you with search results, and what information it stores about your search history. Sometimes web search results may show Seuntarontc osteo ‘audience, which is the reason Cortana also offers search fiters, Go to Settings> Cortana Permissions and History, and under SafeSearch, select the search fier that is most appropriate foryou. Privacy & security » Search permissions Be O sere entero Patiecoeniorien jettewebeicrnsoy ensnteSuiterbenisoet Privacy & security > Activity history A Se ar stityhtoy BB nvr santero in couse arse Ing tasiser etait toggle that says Windows Cloud Search, This option manages see econ neces Privacy & security > Search permissions You can always search for files and folders in File Explorer as you could Sees inprevious versions of Windows. With the new taskbar search you won't need to use this a oten as you did butt’ stil there you need it We don't find it as quick as the taskbar search, though “This setting allows forthe improvement of ‘on-device search results, whether you are Lsingan app settings or another search from ary signed on device. I you prefer that Windows does not record the on- Accounts. From there you can easily add an Outlook com, Exchange, Google oriCloud Calendar; or enter advanced settings for any other calendars you may have from other providers ‘The calendar settings are fairly basic, boiling down to adding accounts, changing the appearance and setting the weather region. The only other settings are the controls to how the calendars are displayed (First day of week, Days in work week, ‘Week numbers on/off, etc) Cal CEs i acount settings ek tay Chow] « Cold Setinas 56 _wwenbampubicavons comPea: and Appointments in Calenda Creating and Managing Events In the Calendar app, the appointments and reminders you add manually are called Events. You can add multiple events to each day, add emojis and set events to repeat. The default view when opening the Calendars the SAARI orth view. You can smtch tothe dfeentviews (Day Week, Month and Yea) using the btons alone top ofthe Calendar Theres aso a button hereto take the view backto the current day, you have been browsing ftireor past months ‘You can also choose to set repeat events just click the Repeat button inthe toolbar when you're creating anew event. Check the days you want: You can repeat daily, \weekly, monthly or yearly, depending on what you need todo. You can even set a date when the repeated events end. eel FE todoy | Elon Elweck Month BB Yeor Fray sotweay sunday joy ovo | O22 8 9 0 oo June eo" ey eee” Os Crm Biel Om faeeepae ae Click the New Event button in the tp let. Add the ste name of the event, a location should you wish to, plusstarand end dates and times, You're ao able omit people by email using the ed on the righthand side This then insert theeventinta theicalendar as well You'te also ableto assign diferent colours to sou different calendar accounts. Each calendar account you add will automaticaly be assigned a diferent colour ‘You can then change this assigned colour by clicking the arrow next tothe calendar name and checsng fom the pop out menu wonmoecmun | You can also add events by clicking on the relevant date block (or time block in Day view), ‘and then adding the event details in the quick event pop-up box. If You want to see the fll, new event screen at this point, you can lick the “More details” ink inthe quick event box. One ofthe best things about the Windows 11 Calendar app is how admirably it copes with multiple calendars So providing the invite your account or you invite them), you're able to easly share events with thers Ifyou do share, you can set certain events as private, o only you see them. (© Saat ty =r 7 ‘waubémeubictonscom 57Personalising Windows 11 As with all recent versions of Windows, you can completely change the look of Windows 11 to suit your own needs or style. From the desktop wallpaper and colour theme, to the icons, taskbar and lock screen, everything can be customised and personalised. Change the Desktop Background ‘The desktop personalisation procedure hasn't changed much since Windows 10, so if you've used that OS before this will feel very familiar. Bere You can get started with personalising the Windows 11 desktop in exactly the same way you did with Windows 10. For anyone completely new to Windows, that ‘means right clicking anywhere on the desktop sereen and selecting Personalise from the action menu that appears. ‘The Background settings willbe displayed first by default. Click the fist drop-down menu toselect. \Whether to use the default backgrounds, solid colours or choose to display folders of your own images. Your choices here changes whatis lisplayed in the background settings. ‘To select your own pictures for the background, click on Browse photos in the Choose a photo section and navigate tothe folder containing the images you Want to use. For best results, use pictures that have the same ‘aspect ratio (i.e. widescreen landscape], as your monitor screen. FSPPPIR set picture as your desktop background, simply clickonit. el instantly be setas yournew desktop background image (a preview wil display). The sereen shows youtthe last five images used or you can click the Browse button to ‘Choose a new one rom your foldecs. Fertonliaton » Background gouucesuy Se 58 _wenbdmpubicavons comifyou opt or Slideshow, you illsee some SEP additional options to choose from. You can set the interval fr te side show from the ‘Change picture every’ menu and decide how you'd lke the images to fit on the screen by licking the Choose a fit’ menu, Setting Accent Colours Personalising Windows 11 you choose to set your dest background asa Sie solid colour, you will see a grid of about 25 colours that you can choose from. fyou want to use a colour not shown in the grid, cick on the View colours option and use the colour picker to select the exact colour you want to apply [QySe Porsoratzation > wackgrouna —— . oni aed By accent colours we mean the colour of the taskbar, the Start menu and the frames of new windows and so ‘on, that you open on your computer. Aside from the desktop background, you can also change the colour ofthe taskbar and the tart menu and other syst cornponents. lick on te Colours option in the ain Settings sidebar. Here you wil ee several colour contol ‘options, including the option to choos ligt or dark mode Light modeis the default that Windows 11s set to when installed Select ark mode to see an immeciate and obvious change. Dark mode affects most menus ke the taskbar Start menu and folders etc The third option is Custom, which lets you choose light/dark modes separately for system and apps. To apply a colour other than light or dark tothe taskbar, Start menu and other accents, you need to first select Dark mode, then select colour from the grid of colours ‘and then select the option below that to “Show accent colour on Start ‘and Taskbar’ You can also apply ita title bas and borders Hyouneed to set the clourscheme thigh ous contrast (if, for example, you have a vision inparment), you can acess several pret clour teres rom the Cloursmens Yul sea preview of he diferent themes and can thenaply tone ou em the drop down men, Accent» Contrast themes vwvrbemblestons.com 58Personalising Windows 11 continuea.. Lock Screen Customisation The lock screen is another simplified feature in Windows 11, but can still feature custom backgrounds with Spotlight images, and display detailed app statuses. The lock screen s enabled by defaut (ast was in Windows 20) and displays an image and can also display information from one ofthe builtin Windows apps. To start ‘customising the lack screen, open the main settings cick Personalisation and then Lock Screen, Ifyou choose to set the lock screen as a slideshow, youwill see the option to add a folder of images rather than ust one. You can use an existing folder (such as Pictures), ‘or you can create one. There are several advanced settings for 9 slideshow, including only using images that ft the screen, Personalisation > Lock sreen, tate mots ena oe este nie 1 Wiosows spotaht you choose to apply one of your images, some recently used pictues will appear, along with a link to browse your PC for more. When you select an image, it wil appear inthe recently used panel, You can choose to have facts, tips and tricks displayed over the image, just ike with Windows Spotlight. You can add an ap status tothe lack screen So which will show some information from the app you chose. The available apps will vary ifyou have removed or ‘added some, but should include Weather, Mail, Calendar, Operator Messages and mare. You can only add one app. 1 concn cononion Bw 1D weatner Gl overt menos Bh viene By sve wacn soe ‘Also in the Lock Screen personalisation section is ‘a Related settings section. Here you wl find links tothe screen timeout and screen saver settings. The settings you choose there will depend on your personal preference and also on your computer location (for security reasons) Spt» Power batry 100% = TN 60 wwenbampubicaons comDisable the Lock Screen There is no setting to disable the lock screen completely but itis still possible to do so by delving into the Registry. This is fairly advanced customisation, so approach with care. To access the Registry, press the Windows key + Renter regedit, and then click OK. With the Registry open, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Polices\Microsoft\Windows!. Right-click the final Windows folder and click New> Key to proceed, aou.goces Name this new key "Personalisation” and then ‘navigate inside Right-clickinside the ight hand pane and select New> DWWORD (32-bit) Value. Nameit *NoLockScreen’ Then double click this new value and change the ‘Value data to 1, Then click OK and ext the Registry Editor. Adding New Themes Themes in Windows 11 have now all been moved to the Microsoft Store, so you no longer have to find them elsewhere on the Internet. ESET You canfind new themes na couple of ways Open the Microsoft Store app and search for themes, ‘open the main settings aap, goto Personalisation and then click on the themes option. Here you willseea link to"Get more themes... = EaRREE le: Each theme is displayed witha thumbnail andthe ‘numberof images supplied shown The Microsoft ‘Store page also includes information about any ather changes the theme wil make, such as adding transparency effects or adding Lock ‘Screenimages. Download any youlike the look of. Bor Both ofthese actions should bring you to the same ‘themes page. All heres have now been moved into the Windows Store app, rather than on a webpage. Themes are allisted under Personalisation in the Store, so you can also search {or thatf your themes search doesnt bring up the expected results. Each theme applied can be customised further using the options inthe Themes section. You can alter the background colour, sounds and even the mouse cursor of ‘any theme, makiag it completely unique to you. Wen you have chosen the changes, you will need to click Save Theme. wwbsmeublcstonscom 61Modifying Themes ‘There are several themes preset in Windows 11. These can be applied at the click of a button, and then further customised to suit your needs. BEPRETB) Youcan ind the preset themes in Settings> Further down the page are five more preset themes Personalisation Themes. The current theme is displayed in a panel. Simply click each oneto displayed at the top ofthe page, with details about background, activate itand apply the changes. Minimise the Settings appto see colour, sounds and mouse cursor displayed nest toit-Each ofthese the changes tothe background, et. As with the default theme, the details can be clicked to go toa section where you can edit. details ofthe new theme are displayed at the top ofthe page. Personalisation > Themes aoumoess FREER c2ch time you make a change using these links, SPER the bottom ofthe themes settings page area return to the Themes section to see the changes in few more links, taking you directly to desktop icon the preview window, or minimise the Settings app to see the settings and highjlow contrast themes. Desktop icon settings are desktop. When you are happy with all ofthe changes, click “Save” separate tothe themes, so ifyou change these, they will remain ‘and the theme willbe set and added to the other themes. even ifyou then go back and choose a new theme. Accessibility > Contrast themes bation > The Save your theme Name your theme —— (= ed a = swe soe eoe.moces 62 wendampadicaons com