Windows 11 The Complete Manual

Windows 11 is the operating system of choice for the smart thinking beginner, intermediate and advanced computer user. It’s designed to push the boundaries, to encompass the everyday digital world and help bring us closer together than ever before. It brings a clean and easy to interact with AI assisted user interface, together with powerful and ever involving code under the hood. Everything you need to help drive you into 2024 and beyond. The Windows 11 Manual will guide you through Microsoft’s latest operating system, 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 tips and tutorials, unlocking all of Windows 11’s secrets and helping you become a more advanced user. So,…

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. Before You Leap 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. TPM 2.0 TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, and its task is to protect data…

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. Step 1 You’ll find the Getting Started guide in the Start menu, when you click the Windows logo button on the taskbar. It’s a welcome to Windows setup wizard, and makes sure you’re ready to use your files, and get access to your work quickly and effectively. Once it has opened, click the Get Started button to continue to the next step. Step 2 Microsoft’s use of OneDrive for both business and personal data has become one of the cornerstones of the company’s services. OneDrive offers a secure space to store your data, which will always be available no matter what happens…

Read on, and discover Windows 11 essentials. How to Use File Explorer How to Use the Mail App How to Use the Start Menu Personalising Windows 11 “Welcome to Windows 11 on your desktop, laptop or tablet. You are about to embark on a fanastic adventure with the world’s most popular operating system and we are coming with you for every single step of the way!”…

1 Widgets The Widgets snap in from the left of the desktop when you move your mouse over to the edge of the screen. You’ll notice that the Widget window is slightly raised, this is to avoid it clashing with the taskbar; to help keep the desktop clutter-free. You can also open them by pressing the Windows Key + W on your keyboard. 2 Customise You can use these options to look for more specific content, and add them to your desktop for a more personalised desktop environment. Note that new Widgets are being added to Windows 11 almost on a daily basis. Keep an eye out, to see if the one you’ve always wanted makes an appearance. 3 Taskbar The new Windows 11 taskbar expands out from the centre of…

Get to Grips with Start If you have used Windows before, the Start menu shouldn’t hold too many surprises for you, but it is still a good idea to familiarise yourself with its features. Step 1 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 opens above the taskbar icons, floating in the middle of the screen. It will appear over the top of any open windows. Step 2 The Start menu is arranged into 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. Step…