Windows 11: What's different

Windows 11: What's different


Common things that have changed:

  1.  Windows Start button is now towards the middle, although still in the bottom-left area. Click it or magnifier symbol  then start typing to search for files, apps, or help
  2. Files - if folder not seen at bottom taskbar click: 1)  Windows Start button, 2) right-click  File Explorer, 3) Pin to taskbar:

  3. Wi-Fi: click speaker in bottom-right, click arrow next to Wi-Fi symbol , click Wi-Fi name:

  4. Missing apps: click Windows Start button , click All apps:

  5. Speaker selection: click speaker in bottom-right, click button to right of bottom slider, select speaker (usually you don't select anything that says Intel, Display, GFX, or Graphics):
     then 
  6. Windows Snap: hovering top-right maximize button or moving app to edge of screen causes shows a bunch of boxes/squares:
    1. This allows you to quickly size numerous apps/windows to view at the same time
 
  1. Weather changed from the bottom-right to the bottom-left as seen in animation above. It's called Widgets. Just like before when you hover over weather it gives to news & other info. To change how that works:
    1. Stop it from showing news/info when mouse is over it: click it, click cogwheel/gear in top-right, uncheck 'Open Widgets board on hover'
    2. Hide weather/widgets: click search in bottom bar, type taskbar, click taskbar settings, uncheck 'Widgets'

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