~_, BDM's Complete Ya Manual Series @ Windows 11 PC - Laptop - Surface The essential step-by-step manual to mastering Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system PUA n Th) eta mel | 100% INDEPENDENTAre you an iPhone & iPad user? Then don't miss our latest iOS 15 & iPadOS 15 user guide on Readly now! Sag 2M 's Complete Yt Manual Series iOSi5 For iPhone & iPad The essential step-by-step manual to mastering ‘Apple's {OS 15 and iPadOS 1aq BOM 's Complete Yt Manual Series @ Windows 11 PC - Laptop - Surface 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 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. eee 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 tasks to 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 suchit’s the main target for malware and many other very unpleasant things ‘out there in the wild world. By using TPM, Microsofts under the ‘opinion that it's making things a litie more dificult for any hackers and creators of malware. Its, however, totally possible to bypass the TPM requirements. ‘Anyway, in general, if your computers 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 ‘omesin the form of an actual module that physically plugs into a socket on your motherboard, for most computers, though, TPM is offered via the processor. 8 wonbempublicasonscom What you will need to do is drop into your BIOS, this can normally be done by tapping either the Del orF2 keys when you fist power Lp your computer (before it starts to boot into Windows). Naturally, different motherboard manufacturers offer fferent keypresses, so you'll need to check with your manual. When inthe 8105, lok for Settings > Security > Trusted Computing, If you've got an AMD processor, you may also have to look for AMD CPUFTPM. Enable both, if avallable, save the settings and reboot the computer before your prodeed. These entries wll differ from one motherboard to thenext, 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: rmicrosoft.com/en-gbiwindows/windows-L1, and scroll to the bottom ofthe page and click on the Download PC Health Check ‘App button to start the dovnload process.‘Once it's downloaded, double-click to install it. When installed, run the Health Check App, and look for the Check Now button in, the Introduction Windows 11 section. Click it, and you'll be given a report as to whether your computer can run Windows 11 ‘oF nat. If not, you're tald where it's failed and you can look up what to do next and remedy the situation. © THs PC meets Windows 11 requirements Great news — Windows 1s coming sont Check dei Specicatns fraps and features that exceed minimum system Fequerens and Windows 10 features tat are avalalen Wier ieeccnncncns To force the update to Windows 11, providing your computer can hhandle it, you'll need to run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. Thisis.a separate app that enables Windows 10 users, who have 3 valid Windows license, to update their computers tothe 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 fo the latest updates. Windows Update start equied Eee socoraing eae OS Updating to Windows 11 ‘falls well head on over to httpsi/wwwmicrosoft.com/en-us) software-download/windows11, and locate the Windows 12 Installation Assistant section Click on the Download Now button, tosave the app to your computer, Locate the app on your computer, and double-click to begin the Windows 11 instalation process. f everything as it should be, you'll be presented with an install Windows 11 window. lick on the Accept and Install button to continue the process. ‘Next, the app will download the necessary file and perform the forced installation of Windows 11. This could be anywhere between 20 minutes to nearly an hour - depending on the speed of your ‘computer, connection to the Internet and soon. Step 1 of 3: Downloading sa three-step process, andthe final step will ave you reboot the ‘computer. You'l then néed to go through a Welcome process, and ‘once thats done, the Windows 11 desktop will load; retaining all, your files, desktop settings etc. ‘wubémpubiatonscom 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 inthe Start ‘menu, when you click the Windows logo button ‘onthe taskbar. it's welcome to Windows setup wizard, and makes sure you're ready to use yourriles, and get access to your work quickly and effectively, Once it has opened, click the Get Started button to continue to the next step Ifyou already have a OneDrive, or Microsoft, account, then click on the Sign In button to enter your details and link your OneDrive with the account on the Windows 11 PC you're currently setting up. fyou don't have a OneDrive account, click the Create Account button and then follow the on-screen instructions. Hi David 38 EERPEE | icr0soft’s use of Onebrive for both business and personal data has become one of the ‘omnerstones ofthe company’s services. OneDrive offers a secure space to store your data, which wil always be available no matter \hat happens to your computer. lick on the Open File Explorer button to begin your OneDrive setup and login. ‘The perfect place for your files 10 wnbémpublstionseom FFI when you've completed the setup and logged into OneDrive, a special folder within your user account fn the PC wil be setup. This folder allows you to interact in real-time with the OneDrive cloud service, so any files created inthe folder wil be automatically uploaded to OneDrive; and vice versa. ol ©NY > OneDrive will also setup an automated service that will backup any files and folders that you 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 ‘Back up your folders: ad Raececerseersbceaernees Windows 11 - Getting Started There step inthe Getting Started process has You viewingond selecting any ofthe popular apps that are curently aval fo Windows! Natural, you Carinsal these apps vi the Windows Store at ater date, but faving them to begin with can reduce the amount of time you spend settingup the computer Otte © resin © Post oot hc "Wegam Onto 1B Acne Prats ape nape tr Adrants ites, ects Bod taken up on the PC, or other Windows 11 devi you're using, by utilising Files On Demand. This is an automatic Setup that will let you view and edit files on OneDrive without System > Notifications, Here you ‘an choose the apps/features which can send you notifications, using the slider switches. Click the name ofthe app to see further settings, such as whether a sound is played, andthe priority level. Quick Settings Panel Notification Center. BRPREM Fo access the quick settings panel in Windows 21, press Windows Key +. The panel will appear in the ‘same positon on screen as the Notification Center. By default the panel contains buttons to quickly enable/disable Wi, Bluetooth, Flight Mode, Battery Saver fusing a laptop) and Focus Assist. in the previous version of Windows, Windows 11 separates the quick settings panel from the Right-click anywhere on the Quick Settings panel toseea lnk to “Edit quick settings” Click this and the buttons will be greyed out, and unpin icons will appear on each. Clik these to remove a button from the panel. You can also click the + button at the bottom to add other quick settings buttons. BRPREYR There are also sliders to control screen brightness and system volume. The exact settings that ‘appearin the quick settings panel will vary, depending on if you are usinga desktop or a laptop computer. At the bottom of the "panel is a button to open the main Windows 11 settings app. BRPPPER some ofthe quick settings buttons will have an arrow on the button, Clicking these buttons will ‘open a new panel, wth further options for that particular feature. For ‘@zample, the WF button will open alist of available networks, and Keyboard Layout will open alist ofthe diferent layouts available, ‘wabdmpubsiatins comHow to Use the Taskbar Ifyou 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 11it 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. ‘The taskbar runs the full length of the bottom of the screen, and is now divided into two main sections: Start Menu/Pinned App and ‘system Tools. n Windows 11 the taskbar app icons are arranged in the centre ofthe taskbar (although this can be changed), with system tools on the right. Thetis Sceronsuton ing tnope te Sux mn dec abv Yonah be Sat ren tonsa closer ind Tonnes eto donner eta ten @ Soec OB) ee] R russ@edmeubleationscom to Sou doess “The embedded search field of Windows 10 is gone, replaced by a button (magnifying lass) that opens a new system search panel. Ths unified search allows you to not only search for things on your computer, but also in OneDrive and for results from websites. As you begin typing, search suggestions appear. aoe aoce™ as ‘The third button in the row of taskbar icons ‘opens Task View. Task View is not 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 wonbampublicasonscomTela buton ops gn cee cantante How to Use tl window. Ifa movie s playing, for example, you will see it playing here too. if you mouse over the preview, the actual app ‘or window will pop up on screen. You will also see an X to close the window, without actually selecting it. aoudoces ot Fee the huge recent ise of remote working and video meetings goes some way to explain why Microsoft have embedded Teams as part of Windows 11 Once you are set up and signed into your Teams account, licking this button will open the startjoin meeting interface aougdoes ‘Therighthand sie ofthe taskbar 5 BMD served forthe 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 OneDrive. aa ‘few other apps and other software wil ES Sad be pinned to the taskbar when you first ‘use your Windows 11 PC. You can add several more as and wien you choose. To pin compatible apps, rightclick onthe pp icon anywhere you see it (Start menu for example), and then click Pin to Taskbar. You have quite lot of free reign when itcomes to which apps you have showing in the 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 to the let. peers er = mn Ope strton + Tatar tems crt 1 Unto tt ove 2 Powe Ba np NET & yarn . TU) eetente tet 2 rater ee ‘a @ swe A mentation Laeo weOouGoess ‘wubémpubiatonscom 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 multiple desktops. Using Task View 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 Task Viewis accessed by clicking the third icon in Click on any window or app in Task View to open the taskbar, the white square on the black square. itatful size on the desktop. twill appear infront ‘The Task View screenis split into two sections: Open tasksand _of any windows you already had open and visible on the desktop, desktops. Any apps of windows you have open, evenifthey are You can also clase windows of apps directly from the Task view. currently minimised, wll be cisplayed inthe open tasks panel Just hover the mouse over the window and click the X button, ao-.goees =} | Bosgoess ri ESSRPI the size and shape ofthe windows shown in Task View depend on the size and shape of the actual window. For example, if you have Microsoft Edge open at full ptions, Snap left/right will open the selected window, but screen, itwill be displayed as a wide rectangle in Task View. fyou “snapped” or positioned to the left or right of the home screen. have alot of windows open, the open tasks panel will be scrollable, You will see that there are also several options for showing/ hiding the window on new desktops FB you right-click on one of the windows/apps shown in Task View, you will see several more ah ao. acess a4 24 wonbampublicasonscoming 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 is the BARE ability to ade 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. Ea You can right-click the appsin Task View to send them to another desktop. You can also drag and drop windows/apps from one desktop to another. fyou have an app. ‘or window open in one desktop and then try to open tin another, you will just switch to the desktop where it was already open. Clckortapthe New Desktop button atthe bottom BARRA ofthe Tas iw screen and youl sean 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 ae still open on the other desktop. With Task View open, right click on one ofthe 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 to the left or right, switching wiich ‘one is the main desktop. To get around this problem, open the Task View BAMA snc ghicick on anopp ov verdow. rom the men, chose ether"show ths windon on alesop "Show ‘ndows rom tisapp onal destopeYoucan also use ths mend {mov apps or wintows betweenJeur open aeskops you 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 doesn't close any apps down, so you don't ‘need to manually move them yourself. It just automatically adds them tothe main desktop for you 25 ‘wabdmpubsiatins com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. FABER | snap Layouts can be created with ust one open GEER x citecoverwinsowsipos wil anpearas ‘app oF 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 ight comer) of any open app or window, without is then repeated for any other open windows, if you choose a clicking. Aftera 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. BEBE there are preset ayoutsavalabe (at present, Ifyou now try to move a window or app out ofthe although more may be added): 2 equal windows layout, it wil switch back tots original dimensions side-by-side, 2 unequal windows side-by-side, 3 windows and4 equal when itunsnaps from the grid. You can create multiple Snap Layouts, windows. Click on whichever you want touse, and the window/app each containing diferent apps/vindows. These remain until the you used to open the layout wil snap into one ofthe postions windows are closed or removed from the group. Personalisation » Background 26 wonbdmpubicasonscomYou can change the dimensions ofthe yout once you hovecreted oe With thelayut open, hover yourmouse overielne whee te windows met, ether nrzntaly Corveticaly. wide bar ll appear, which youcan ick and ego change thehotzontal or vericaldmensonet the you Layouts a You can snap apps and windows into postion using BARR aboard shortcut aswel. Highlhto window and then press Windows Key ne ofthe arow key, Depending on whch rection you press the window wl snap eit op oF down Combine key presesto snap up ade for example. Using Snap Groups ‘Snap Groups are an extension of Snap Layouts, keeping snapped apps and windows together even when the layout is minimised. Once you have created a Snap Layout, or multiple layouts, you can mime the whole thing (by licking the Show Desktop button on the right ofthe Taskbar] or minimise each individual app or window. As long as they are not closed, the layout persists asa Snap Group. you use muttple desktops, you can move Snap Groups to any ofthe addtional desktop areas. Just ‘open the Task View, and then rightclick on each of the apps or Windows in the group and choose, "Show this window on all desktop" ‘The group will automatically be recreated on the other desktop. you move your mouse over any ofthe Taskbar icons of apps or windows ina group, two Peek windows will pop up. One shows the app on its own, and they other ‘shows the app in the group. To re-open the group, just click onthe _g70up preview. To open the app on its own, click that preview. You can finda lotof different settings for how windows snap in the main settings > System > ‘Multitasking. Click the Snap windows option anda listo diferent settings will open. You can also ifyou wish, completely turnoff window snapping here, using the slider switch. Ber ‘wubémpubicatonscom 27Inside the File Explorer Although the File Exploreris 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. le Explorer Toolbar The simplified Explorer toolbar stil contains all ofthe tools you need to manage the diferent fies an folders you can view. Once yOu have selected a file o folder inthe main pane, more toes become active. Yu can also clk the ‘Nore menu” baton to see addtional options such as Bur to disc and Compress op file (EE Navigation Pane - Folders The lefchand sidebar contains a list of different file folders on your computer. Clicking (on any ofthe folders shown here will display the various files and folders inside; in the main pane. The lists splitinto sections, including Quick ‘Access/Recent, OneDrive and This PC. if you rightclick on a blank area, you can choose to show AllFolders here. Info Bar The thin bar along the bottom ofthe File Explorer displays several bits of useful information. nothing in the main window is. selected, the info bar shows the total number of items inthe selected folder Clckon afile and the fie szeis also shown here. Ifyou select several files, the numberof tems selected is shown, along with the total size of al selected items combined. Folder Contents Pane When a folderis selected in the File Location sidebar its contents are shown in the ‘main pane. The contents of any single folder may vary greatly ofcourse, but 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 wll usually be displayed asa thumbnail unless view settings have been changed. 28 wonbdmpubliensonscom YW Ouetacee Fal Prone Kidleunpinn Acsatarn on €- B vies ronnie Over @ stares ee Srogteme eke & oad ‘ics rome:Inside the File Explo: Menus Window Controls You ill have noticed by now ‘Almost every window that opens in ‘that Windows L1 has some fancy new ‘Windows includes these controls From left to icons in place ofthe previous cut, paste, right they are: Minimise, Maximise and Close. In copy, rename and so on. They may alittle ‘Windows 11, moving the mouse over the getting used to, especially f your muscle ‘maximise button brings up the Snap Layouts memory mouse finger keeps hitting the panel. Right-licking on the control bar will show wrong icon! Don't worry, though, it won't you a couple of extra controls, including Restore, take long to adapt. Move and Si =m Search The familar Search Bar may look identical to previous versions of Windows, however, there's lt more going on under the hood. Windows 11 utiises new search patterns, making it faster and easier to find What you're aft Preview Pane If the preview pane is enabled, approximately a third ofthe File Explorer window will be reserved for a 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 scrollbar to the leftofit. Folder View ‘Thetwo buttons here et you choose between viewing the contents ofthe folderin a thumbnail format or alternatively, 35 alist. When the folder tems are csplayed as alist, you can choose to display a varying amount of information, including date last modified, ile type and file size. tems shown as list will stil display ‘a preview in the Preview Pane when selected, STR ry atc eer) one Pictures and Videos. You can repent ese ere ing the small aro The View Tab ort Peerioraty ot rk ec eet on Ss erent ularly useful ifyou are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, BARE Sinsor to previous versions of Windows, but le Explorer has been slightly simplified. The main Quick ‘Access window shows you your most frequently used folders (afterall, how many of us dip into more than five or ten folders ina day?) and also recent fies “There are new icons across all File Explorer views. And there are alot 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 right-click ‘menu, This makes it easier to use on PCs with touch screens. ae == 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. twill also show you Frequent folders too. You can pin things permanently onto Quick ‘Access by right-clicking them and selecting Add to Quick Access, rl = 4BR a Pm copy arpa, sec The new icons are all fairly selt-explanatory if you have used any PC in the past. There are icons for Cut, Copy, Delete, Rename and Share, as wel as folder control icons tke View and Sor. If you are unsure what any con does, justhover your pointer aver one to see a label pop up. = ony 0 e o de> Oaecnca > lee) > — Ee = Googe in 30 wwenbempublicasonscomearlier Sit os Testocthon deicienensticbeesoctnoees =e a nm a How to Use the File Explo You can accessjust about every folder on your pig ‘computer, both system and created folders, from the File Explorer. There are several folders in the sidebar that are ‘always shown, including This PC, Network and OneDrive. Right lick on the sidebar to add even more useful folders to this area, © a mt eam EERE Viren viewing somefies, such as photos, nile IBRBRBER You can quickly change how you view files in File Explorer, it can be useful to see a larger 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 to see a Preview pane, Boedcess Explorer using the folder view buttons in the bottom-right corner (thumbnail view or detail view). There are ‘many more folder options, including privacy and view options, ‘accessed by clicking the More button and then choosing Options. ‘wubémpubiatonscom 31= LZ Create and Hb Manage Folders Despite all of the changes to the Window’s OS, 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 long time Windows user, but here’s a look at how to create new folders onthe desktop and within other folders. FSPPETR on the desktop right-click and select New folder Double-click any folder to open it 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. Ifthe folders closed, drag the selected items over the top of as ‘New folder but highlighted ready to change. itunti the folderishighlighted, then release. 5 vw > © prtrmaaton 1 Sener > & remo aon © sate 2 we cor cone 8) state 2 aw >| communes tere ae 2) oe Ee Sowmoweptans snr ESERP ID You can eave the name as New folder ifyou FIPPPIR To delete 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, it will automatically be named ‘New folder (2: You can _ and drag the folder tothe Recycle Bin icon on your desktop. rename a folder at any time by leftclicking on the title once, or Anything inthe folder will also be placed inthe recycle bin. To right-clicking and selecting Rename from the menu. ‘move folders around the desktop, just click, drag and drop them, 1 conpetoz0 tie 2 compan 8 Popes 32 _wwenbdmpublicasonscomB N Managing Your Folders Create and Manage Folders Once created, folders can be adapted and customised in a number of ways. You can even change the default icon used whenever a new folder is added. You can manage a folderin a number of ways, without even opening it. Right-click on any folder {and the action menu appears, The exact options that appear will, depend on the apps or software you have installed but can include: scan for viruses, compress, shred, zip and more. Most ofthese options are self-explanatory such as BARI py, paste and sec al, but some ar ate more confusing, Most casual computer users won't need to use 90 percent ‘ofthe options in day-to-day use but itis worth understanding them anyway. Add afew files tothe folder and experiment, x0 Bom B rive es Sonnets en ‘The standard (Windows 11) options inthe folder action menu inlude: into Quick Access, Open, Share, Pinto Start, Send To, Cut, Copy, Rename and Delete. Some of ‘these options are shown as new icons along the top of the action menu. You can see more folder options by clicking that option, Our entre © tama ca compete saat ifyou wantto get relly deep nto managing your See folders, there are even more options to explore. Open any folder and rightclick anyhere nie the main window From the action men that appear, cick Properties Here you cn manage all sro rings rom secur to const, Open the folder and a whole range offurther ‘options are available along the top ofthe new window. Again, these are a mixoficons and test options. When you select something in the folder, yet more options wll appear, which vary depending on the type of fle you selected inthe folder. To change the icon style (which will change the style of ll folder icons), click the customise tab and then click Change icon atthe bottom. Scroll to view all of the available icons (downloaded icons can be accessed by browsing), click on your preferred icon and click OK. een eoe] = faeGuan, ipa Mies S. | ‘wubémpubiatonscom 33= o 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. BRP your computerisnot connected tothe Inteet, Windows wil display a small lobe icon on the right side ofthe taskbar, You can either click this and select WiFi from the {quick settings, or you can open the main Settings app> Network & Internet > Wi the best route wth a brand new. connection). Clickon the required network name in the ist and then click *Connect’ As tisis probably the frst time you are connecting, you wil then need to enter the password (Wetwork security key) forthe network. Click “Next” and as ong as the network/password is correc, you should be good to go. a Network & internet ' 2 GG Seer Foti yest — = Network & internet > Wi & wenn xc BSRRP ED se the slider switch to enable Wi-Fion your ‘computer. Now click "Show available networks’ to see alist of the networks within range of your computer. This may take afew seconds to scan and find the networks. Hopefully You will se the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. Network & internet > WiFi son. * 3 ing oom vn Mey. @ sre FFB Yo disconnect from the Wi network at ay time, ‘open Settings» Network &ntemet> Wi-Fi again, and click on the networks ist. Click the Disconnect button. Youcan ‘aso choose to Forget the network (sometimes useful for troubleshooting connections) in the Manage known networks section 34 wonbmpublicasonscomManage Network Settings eos arettlay a (ol a enon aurea nl CctaCad 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. Ifyou need to login toa home VPN or corporate network thisis where you will ‘need to enter the appropriate VN settings.’ fairy easy todo but you'lineed the configuration detail from your IT helpdesk they wil hhaveto enable your VPN access, pls your username and password. [Add a VPN connection Ifyou usea prony server, thisis where you enter any specif settings to do with that However, Windows 11 should automatically detect proxy settings. Note thatthe settings you cnfigurehere won't apply ifyou connect viaaVPN, ‘because a VPN essentially skips the need fora pray. You can tum your Windows 11 PCintoa mobile hotspot, sharing your Internet You can share Wi ethernet connection with other devices over Wi ‘or celular data connections. Once enabled, other devices wil beable to see your computer when they search for networks to connect to. esos en rae le it ietccacrap rice ees oper ‘renee a cai ooets ts Sereeo ey ntoumes cyclers cae Network & internet > Advanced network stings » Data usage ETERS EE “cotter thing you can dois to disable nd re-enable your network adapter ike the WiFicadin your laptop) View your network connections by ccking Avanos Network Settings in Network ntemet and then rghtcickthe ‘network connection in question You can disable or re-enable. Network & internet > Advanced network settings Breton you ae using laptop, you wil also have ‘access to Flight mode settings (this can also be ‘accessed through the Quick tings panel from the home screen). Here you can disable Wii and Bluetooth individually, orsimply use the Flight Mode sider switch to disableall wireless connections. Network & internet » Mobile hotspot tae oo a oo Network & internet » Flight mode cee 2 one ‘wubémpubiatonscom 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 needit to. You can find the settings app in the Start menu, or open it by pressing the Windows Key +1. 36 Account & Search Atthe top-left of the settings window, you will see your Microsoft account name and email address, along with an avatar image (ifyou hhave chosen one]. Clicking this will take you to the settings Accounts page. Below that is a search field, allowing you to look for sp settings within the app. Settings Categories in the lft sidebar are all ofthe main settings categories from System settings to Windows Update settings. This sidebar remains visible no matter where you are within the settings app Clicking each category heading will open alist sub categories. Quick Info Panel Along the top of several settings categoriesyou wl see relevant information bout the current settings. Fr example, athe top ofthe System settings, you will se the name ofthe PC, Windows Update status and lnk to OneDrve and Office365.Atthe tp ofthe Network & Internet category, you wile the currently connected networks, data usage and network properties. (EB) Settings Sub-categories ce estar el ence eee a eee tea Be consoled arg ster srichsGplayedn ee aera ata more detalled selection of options when ccd. se eter ete displayed along the top of the sub-category. wv bmpubletonsom system fuse =n a [DESKTOP-LO6KSFA Ve Spter 9 Barwa Beets inet a Neer J Pesonasaion woteons oasis 7 fre ange " rece en S008 ss gray BF : @ wines orsExploring Oe eis BASU s The privacy settings contains sections . These ae the coe settings for your computer et nieces Leet ce a Ney ich might not be obvious a fst. Eee eee rec neni aetna is or printer? This for almost ot 5, nie like the default apps, and the pees Ree ere Rie ae Cee tt PTE Lcd PMrerer siting a eset en err ee seatis Peet erect eer tien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) ‘or press Windows key + W on the keyboard. The panel slides out {rom the left side ofthe screen, and will sitover the top of any ‘other apps or windows you currently have open. Boudoes ESERP ID the widget panetis initially spit 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 new panel with account information and the ability to add new widgets. 38 _wenbdmpublicasonscom “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. ‘After adding widgets, close the account panel and you will see the added widgets inthe 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 fit when you do this,Using Widgets in Windows 11 = ee 1 reemetcut 6202 4 D7 coer wine 8 Spent BEATIN Some widgets allow content editing within the widget. A good example ofthisis the To Do widget. You can create tasks inthe widget by clicking the “Add a task” button, without having to the open the main To Do app. The task then displays instantly in the widget oto the gym ‘Some ofthe 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 pices ae displayed, etc. S More staves eis 1 Fewer streets © Hie sos rom Fotealass |S More ieene soe for ite Champions Leagu = Repo an ese Tet Sores Perel FSPRET 2 the top ofthe widgets panel is a clock and a search bar. You can type directly into the search bar, wth 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 moved. wwubémpublcssonscom 39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. D |B Newte Browser & Tab Controls Inthe top left comer, 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 ‘buttons. Also in the top corner is the Tab control, allowing you to set the tabs vertically, or restore closed tabs. Right-lick on the active tab to see ‘additional options. FYB Search Fields There ae two search edsin Edge, neat the top (which also the addres flld when viewing ‘8 website), and one which floats at the top or middle of the start page; depending on the layout you choose Use ether of these and search suggestions appear as you begin typing. [EE Recently Vieweu/Favourites Agroup of icons are displayed for the most. recently visited websites/pages. These automatically update as you browse, but can also be edited to ‘show your favourite or most-used sites by clicking on the + symbol at the end of the row of icons. 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 ‘atthe 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 wenbdrmubliensonscom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. Launch Remember, fyou don’t want to use Microsofts launch page to start using the Internet, ‘you can change ths 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, Coe Roney tenet Collections Collections are groups of tabs/web pages 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" Start Page Layout ‘You can customise the Start screen in several ways ere. There ae 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 newsfeed Notifications The small alarm/bell icon opens list of top news stories. A badge will appear on top of it to tell you how many new stories are waiting to be read Asyou browse the news feed, Edge will learn what type of news you like to read and tailor the notifications accordingly. ceo nee eee eee cele important setings. You can choose et eer cee seen eae| pee cece! cr the vowbdmpublcsonscom ALHow to Use the Edge Browser The latest version of Edge, Edge Chromium, is significant change to the original Edge browser; and offers a much better experience. Based on the Google Chrome browser, Edge is focused on modem 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, Edge comes pre-installed with Windows 11, and if you have upgraded from Windows 10 (and were using Edge previously) it should already be set up and working as normal. If you bought a PC with Windows 11 installed, or have never used Edge before, twill requite abit of setup to begin. ears wpeuccess EERE Curing setup, you have the option to import browser data such as bookmarks and favourites from Google Chrome, choose the initial start page layout and set up syncing across devices (other computers, your phone, etc] Once installed, Edge opens a the start page. 42 wonbampublicasonscom Depending on the layout you chose during setup, the start page wil ether Start Page Layout clsplay a news feed ora cleaner page (with the news fed just a scroll away below it). You can check out the other layouts easily by clicking the Gear icon atthe top right and choosing from the menu, gougdoes To search for a website or web page, you can type in the search field at the top (which is always there), or you can type in the search box floating ‘onthe Start page if you prefer. When you type in either box, Edge shows list of suggestions based on what it thinks you requir. The default search engine is Bing,The browser controls are on the top bar. On the fa lefts: 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 a More button to open the browser menu, Db meet me € Ga BE Microsont PEPREETAIE licking the» opens anew tab and clicking the small X closes the tab. To the left of the tabsis the Tab actions menu button. You can use this to move tabs to the side of the window (vertically), create tab collections and restore recently closed tabs. Right-click on any tab to see additional tab options. Each Start page layout includes a row of auch links (webs ons) below the tort page search fed. These wl be auto populated you arenew {oeage, but asyou use the browser, these willbe replaced by Your ecentfften visited sites. You can add sites by clicking the plus symbol (+) button on the right. How to Use the Edge Browser FENETRTT PEPPER you 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 ‘an also open a new private tab by using the keyboard shorteut tol + Shift +N while Edge is active. Click the Menu button (three small dots eeu) on the top right to open the Edge menus From this menu, you're able to access Settings, print a page and find words or phrases in the open web page. It also contains links to Favourites, Collections, History, Downloads, Apps, Extensions and much more = aa vowels 8How to Use the Edge Browser continued, The Edge News Feed ‘The news feed in Edge is automatically created. Along the top of the news feed are tabs to different news categories, and beside these are buttons that allow you to personalise the feed, FSC cickthe content vistitty stories are displayed (visible, partially visible or headings ony) The Personalise button lets you choose which categories are displayed, ifinformation cards are included (weather, ete), and which news types alert you with a notification. Edge Collections te eee more the stories adapt to suit your interests, You can help this process by interacting with stories. Click the X to clase stories that don't interest you, click the More menu button on a story to save it, vote for more/fewer stories lke this and hide stores from that source. Heathrow Airport saye UK emer ion iy seinen eed {1m hopeful about the Surface Duo 2 after ‘Microsofts radical redesign PueG@oesue pee Ear Ta A relatively new feature in Edge, Collections are groups of tabs that are saved together, allowing you to instantly open your most used websites in one click. FPPETR open the websites that you want to save ina Collection, in separate tabs. Click the Tab Actions button (top-left) and from the menu, select “Add all tabs to Collections” A notification will appear below the Collections button in the browser tools bar, This confirms that the Collection was saved, ann com ® | ED bargan|onewsmie x] SS The greatest stories, Pore 4 To open a Collection, you'll need to click the Collections button, and right-lick on the collection you want to open. Select “Open all number}": You can edit the collections by clicking on them here, and adding, or removing pages. You can also rename the collections by clicking on the date title atthe top. Freaming me > | se @ PERE 25 sep 2071 “The more you use Edge, theHow to Use the Edge Browser Personalising Edge Aside from the customisations to the Start page, you can personalise the look of the browser in several other ways too. EEE youhave changed the system FREE VAWRPISEPMITER the defutt browser controls theme to light or dark, Edge are Back, Forward and Refresh should automaticaly be set to the same, You can, however, page. Open the menu > Settings > Appearance and you can scroll ‘choose the theme for Edge separately tothe system theme. Open down to 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 PERT svc asleh ord épeltsyescoose Juste the reves version, Ege Croium MomingFogtoMystcalforet GotEdgemenlsSatingssApperance_ fom theMlosf Store Toucan vew sted eersins inte andclickonthe theme colour youwantto apply. Thiswillonty apply Browser Menu > Extensions. There are fewer extensions available for colourtothetop bar andtabs. twill not verde the ligt/darksetting, _thenew version, but this situation will improve ast matures. les * | ofa ee Sree Ne Sateen oe ‘cing peeson u can choose three Peete een prenrres Strict and then se ee — com 45, vowelExploring Windows Mail Long gone are the days of Microsoft Outlook Express being included with new releases of the OS, replaced instead by the Microsoft Mail app. This app first appeared in Windows 8, was vastly improved in Windows 10, and has now been improved yet again for Windows 11. New Mail Button Hfyousre natrepyingto an email, butratherstarting a new emal you can do so in a couple of different ways. You can titer clk the New Mal button a the top of the Mail Menu oryoucanusethe Ctr Both methods open anew emalin the main ‘window, wth blank recipient eld. Mail Menu Theleft-hand menu, which can be minimised and expanded using the button at the top ofthe panel, contains al of your email accounts (thse you have added to Windows Mail lick on any of your email account headers andthe individual folders, such as. Inbox and Sent items, are displayed here aso EWS calendar View Rates par tosis Calendac app det fom within the Mail app Clek he Mal app kana the bottom of the Wall Menu panel andthe calendar screen Sie ene eee never used the Calendar app beloe you will ‘need t link it to an account. Pen Accounts if you fr contactin Info See coro Mail Folder “The messagesin whichever email folder you have selected are shown in this panel. By default, the most recent emails are atthe top ofthe lst. You can change how the emails are viewed, so that only unread or flagged emails are displayed, using the dropdown menu at the top of the inbox. Search The new Windows 11 Mail ‘App incorporates the same redeveloped background code that ‘windows Explorer uses. What this, ‘means is that any searches you conduct will be quicker, and more efficient than Previous versions of the app. ou Go settings ry ov 46 wv bmpubletonsomG@ Mail Settings The settings forthe Mall app allow you to easily add accounts, change how emails are displayed when they rive, whether outgoing emails have a signature (which can be customised) ‘added to them, a well as how you re notified of new emails in Windows 11 Reply Repiyal > Forward il Delete stot acount You an then change the passin, account nae, maior se hee one. AMSA ZO Exploring Windows Mail Fa Message Format How messages appear can difer depending onthe type of acount you've specified and setup. For example, Google and Gmail emails accounts may look slightly diferent to those of cloud or Yahoo!.Thisis mainly duet the way that the different mal providers encode their messages and delivery systems. Message Options Inarow along the top ofthe main message window are the message options. ‘These include Reply, Reply Al Forward, ‘chive and Delete emai; ore options can be seen by clicking the Menu button to the right. The message optons only appear when sewing received message. (EB Mess2ee Tools llevar cick rary ofthe ee tee aed folders andre icons wl appear These et ee yar eee message directly in the folder panel, Archived ee eee tetumedto the box equed, Main Message Window Siesta selectanerrailin one ofthe al ldes Seer eee terete Youstoid normaly you can eal down eee aaa teat ete over the adessinthe To eld, tose more ere Customise Mail react a aae ols oer eee ae een) eee ore eit ee eae ‘wwubémpubistonscom 47- | How to Use the Mail App The Mail app has barely changed in the update, remaining a simple and easy way to have all of your emails in one place. If you have updated from Windows 10, your email should already be up and running. But if not, here’s how to set up the Mail app in Windows 11. Setting Up Email Accounts The Windows 11 email client can be used to view emails from multiple accounts, from your POP3 Internet provider account, to Microsoft Exchange, Gmail and even Apple's iCloud. if opening Mail forthe fist time, you will be Click the email account type you want to set up {greeted by a welcome screen, containing a link to first. We are going to start with the POP, IMAP ‘dd account”, Click this to open the list of available accou ‘option. Enter the email address, sender name and password for types. You will need the server, password and other informat four account. You can get this info fram your email service required for each email account you want to add to Mail provider ifyou don't have itto hand, Then click “Signin Ca You can add accounts from many popular providers The app will try to look for the server settings luding Google, Yahoo! and Apple's Cloud. You needed to set this email account up. Hit finds canal Finally th your workplace uses that (n r more specialist accounts fyou have the detail. them, you shouldbe finished. Ifnot, you will need to add the ‘option to add a Nicrosoft Exchange account, if settings manually. this isthe case, click “Cancel” and then select the “Advanced setup” option in the account ist. 48 woodChoose the relevant option (in our case, thisis internet email), and enter all ofthe required information; including the incoming/outgoing mai server addresses. With allo the information added, click the Sign in button. If ‘everything was entered correctiy, that accounts now set up. Toadd an additional account after setting up the first one, simply click the settings button inthe bottom-eft comer ofthe Mail app window, select Manage Accounts, and then +Add account, Select the account type and repeat the steps above to add the second, third or fourth account to Mall Javing more than one email account setup in Mail an be slightly confusing. To help with this, the app allows you to Link inboxes. This put 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. ‘To manage 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. if you're adding a Google account, cick the option in the account setup ist and you'l get the familiar ‘Dop-up appearing imiting you to enter your username and password, If youhave Google's two-step authentication enabled, youll geta text message to confirm your identity before you can continue, 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, et), if you have not linked the inboxes. f you don't see the let sidebar, click the Expand button atthe top-left ofthe Mail app window. com 49 vowel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. A Emails will appear automaticallyinyour recreate willbe displayed witha highlight thelist. Click any emailin the inbox list to openitin the main panel onthe ight You can seach for ‘email using the Mail Seach flat the top ofthe inbox pane. (pen the Msi app menuonthe eft andyou will BRED soothe rots secon the inboxissted here aswel butte seemore folders click ‘More’ Here you can nd the Outhor, Das, Sent tems, Deleted tems and Junk Mal folds. Clik conan ofthe to see the emaisin hone les A otders + Smo SR omer we check THO oe 5 es ae a sme e 50 _wwenbdmpublicasonscomCustomise the Mail App How to Use the Email 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 “The background ofthe Mal apps Nee crso animogeby detault Thsis purely decorative, and can be changed. Open Settings > Personalisation inthe Mall app, then scroll to the bottom to see the diffrent backgrounds available. You can also ad your own image by clicking the Browse button, ac) isplay font. The default signature for the Mail app is “Sent from Mail for Windows” The signature is automatically added to the end of your email ‘message, but can be changed or turned off completely if not needed. Go to Settings > Signature, choose an account/all accounts and write your signature in the pane. 7 “The colour tint onthe Mail app menu (HELENS Loot (on the left) and the colour of the accents such as buttons and highlights, can also be changed in the Personalisation settings. Just clcka colour bock to changeit. You can also change the theme of the app from light to dark here, or tse the Windows theme setting. Ema sgnature 2d deer ee Pron inthe Notification center (Action center), if sound is played and if “The defaut font for your emails (Calibri Body, unless you have changed the system fonts) canbe changed for any and all of your email accounts, Open the Settings» Default font option, and either select an account or “Apply to all accounts’ then choose your font, which is previewed inthe pane. Default Font rua Saas Depending on the device you are Pe sing anier touchscreen, large ‘monitor, ete.), you might want to change the spacing between ‘messages and the folders in the Mail app (e.g. to make touch easier) Todo ths, go to Settings > Personalisation, and choose from Spacious, Medium and Compact. ‘wubémpubiatonscom 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. EPR you need to search for anything on your PRPEWR search sults are displayed in sections (best Windows 11 PC, the taskbar search tool is now match, apps, folders, etc) so that you know what the place todo it. The search field in the taskbar from Windows you are looking at. Apps will be displayed with their icon next to 10 sno longer there. You can also access search through the Start them. Folders will havea folder icon and images willbe shown as menu, or by pressing Windows key + S on your keyboard, small thumbnails, within the search results panel windows Update settings AI ope Documents Web More est match D Select ere search | ce Mion Unie setigs BF Wocows Powers ove Wins ® Toseyinnisory Windom Foner > ® teins [Di Windows Media Payer > es a Windows Deter Fea ith Bougoe — > ERERETR | nztciton ores and folders youcan search for (UPRBINFABR You can futher fiter the ests that have web results and apps. When you frst ickin the appeared after you search by clickingon the search boxyou wise thre tabs along thebottom thatletyou__titlesof the results section in the panel. Thslets you filter various choose what to search for; butevenfyoudon'tclickone ofthese, results, even music or video. Suggested search results can be the search function is smart enough to return results from all. previewed by clicking the right-facing arrow next to them. Benen ime pie Wino ‘ore | Micosor |p vem Ino 1108, Comp i int > ons vies 5 gas et Sit <= a a i S ~Search Settings and Tools in Windows 11 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. Ceo Sometimes web search results may show content that isnot suitable forthe younger ‘auidience, which is the reason Cortana also offers search fiters, Go to Settings > Cortana Permissions and History, and under SafeSearch, select the search iter that is most appropriate for you. Privacy & security > Search permissions =-— oe [-peaieeeeemnnoneniianny Search History can help to provide better search results It can also be turned off, ey justlike the Device History. Head in to Settings > Permissions & History and use the toggle to turn tof. fyou click Search History Settings a browser window opens showing the history. seme Privacy & security > Activity history te arson PRTRISRETEII Cloud search isan option introduced in Windows 10, which allows youto suppress loud content on search results, Under Cloud Search, you will ee a ‘toggle that says Windows Cloud Search, This option manages whether Cortana shows cloud contentin Windows Search, Privacy & security > Search permissions ‘You can always search for files and folders in File Explorer as you could Piet ee os in previous versions of Windows. With the new taskbar search you won't need to use ths as often as you di, butt’ stilthereif you ‘eed it. We don't find itas quick asthe taskbar search, though. This setting allows forthe improvement of con device search results, whether you are using an app, settings or another search from any signed on device, ‘you prefer that Windows does not record the on-devie search history, yu can switch ths option off in Settings > Permissions & History. Privacy & security » Search permissions Windows 11 allows you to search for settings from within the Settings app. Open the app and you will see the search box right atthe top, underneath the window ttle. Possible results are displayed as you type, just like a normal search, but the results, will only be from settings, nowhere else, ae ‘wubémpubiatonscom 53Inside the Calendar App The Windows 11 Calendar appis a fully integrated planning tool that can be linked up to your email accounts and easily synced to your other Windows devices. You can add new events manually, or you can simply use it to view national and public holidays; all of which are automatically added based on your location. Add New Event There are two main ways to add anew event to your calendar. You can either cick on the date in the main window or, ifthe date you want is notin view, you can click the New Event button here. You can then add lan event name, location, and a start ‘and end date. Give the event a short description, especially if you plan to share it with a contact. You can do that by adding people using the pane ‘on the right ofthe Add Event screen. Monthly View No matter which view you choose forthe main Calendar pane - day, week, ee. -the month preview Sivays shows fll month You cn use the arows above the mini Calendar to skp to diferent months land dlckingona date brings that date into view on the main Calendar pane. The current day is highlighted inthe Month Preview. Linked Calendars Your calendar can be linked to your emai account, which is shown here. Ifyou are using Gmail for your email account, and have any ‘calendars set up in Google Calendar, these are also shown here. You can use the checkboxes to select and deselect calendars from showing in the main pane; each is colour coded, ‘so you know from which custom calendar an event comes. = 4 October 2021 Rane Monday Tuesday Wednesday 28 29 4 5 6 17 Sara thay Pa 2 B Meeting - Work Cott 54 wonbmpublicasonscomCura Pic i: dows 11 Calendar app eS ree pennies EX today = Elday Week Thursday Friday Saturday 30 orto 2 ©~ brent name 0000 Location Remind me: 12 hours before [Bi Month GB Year Sunday 3 Inside the Calendar App ~~ Calendar Pane The main Calendar pane, however you choose to view it with the View buttons, contains several different bits of useful information. Public and national holidays are automatically added, based on location. The current day is accentuated in your chosen highlight colour. Weather and temperature information is shown for the current day, along with a few days after. Clicking the weather symbol opens. the Weather app. Add Event Click on any day in the ‘main pane, or any hourly slot in day view, and a mini Add Event pane ‘opens. You can use this to add an ‘event to your calendar quickly. The ppane includes event name, timeslots ‘and location; it also lets you choose into which custom calendar you want to add it. you choose to add more details, click the More Details button, ‘fot, click Done to add the event. Calendar Settings Alongside various customisation Settings, such asthe ability to choose light and dark themes and change the default highight colour are settings for acing new email ‘accounts and changing the default view You cn also ad public oF national holidays manually in Calendar Settings, if they have not been correctly added automaticaly. Fam Switch to Tabs The Mail and Calendar apps are closely linked, and you can uch suitch between the two using the buttons her. Receive an ema with an appointment int and you Can quickly addi to your ealendar "sng the tools in the Nall app. You an also quickly switch othe People spp and the ToDo app using the tabs) buttons here. ‘wubémpubiatonscom 55Dates & Appointments with Calendar Digital calendars are no longer the preserve of business people scheduling appointments via email, With mobile phones now our new diaries, digital calendars are being used by increasing numbers of people to organise their busy lives. Welcome to Calendar. Setting Up Calendars The calendar can be a great productivity tool. We'll show you how to set up your calendar, arrange events and change settings, so your calendar is exactly the way you want it. FRET Like Windows 11's email app, Calendar also enables you to add multiple accounts; and from different providers too. So whether you use an Outlook calendar at work or have shared Google Calendars, you can join them all together in the Calendar app. To Start click on Add Accounts, You'll be asked to enable location access for Mail and Calendar. Thisis predominantly for one simple reason ~ Calendar shows you the weather for your location each day. You can always revoke access via the Settings app. Goto Location and you can turn off Calendars access to Location, mE =—} 1 P-ssormaaas Bots [ns tee Gam wpegoeeuse Ba STL ee ow add the accounts you want to use in Calendar. You can do this at any point you choose via Settings > Accounts. From there you can easily add an Outlook.com, Exchange, Google or iCloud ‘calendar; or enter advanced settings for any ather 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 es D Septemy * Ian ow Ly ea acount setings BG nomen Bey | Elon] « Calendar Stings West 56 wenbmpublicasonscomDates and Appointments in Calendar 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 ‘The default view when opening the Calendars the BARR ont view. Youcansutch tothe diferent views (Day, Week, Month and Year) using the buttons along the top ofthe calendar. There is also a button hereto take the view back to the current day, f you have been browsing future or past months. to repeat. BRAY You con also choose to set repeat events just ck the Repeat button inthe toolbar when you're creating a new event. Check the days you want. You can repeat daily, ‘eekly, monthly or yearly, depending on wat you need todo. You ‘an even seta date when the repeated events end, =e FBtosy | Eloy Elviese Monn Gear Frisy sturdy Sundoy jor 00 hwy 3 8 9 0 XS) [Inconel wet = sonty On Me soa 1 = won = mon in Hach 2 a FI cs. senev ner bcm me pt e canctbetert i ee missense en seat ‘by email using the field on the right-hand side. This will then insert You're also able to assign different colours to BARRA iron calendar accounts Each calendar ‘account you add wil automatically be assigned a differen colour. ‘You can then change this assigned colour by clicking the arow next tothe calendar name and choosing from the pop out menus @> Gym- Leg Day! You can also add events by clicking on the relevant date block (or time blockin Day view), ‘and then adding the event details in the quick event pop-up box. IF Yyou want to see the ful, nw event screen at this pont, you can lick the “More details’ linkin the quick event box. One ofthe best things about the Windows 11 Calendar appis how admirably it copes with ‘multiple calendars. So providing they invite your account (or you Init them), you're able to easly share events with others. Ifyou do share, you can set certain events as private, so only you see them. ‘wwubémpubiatonscom 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. BRP You canget started with personalising the BRPPREW | o sclectyour oun pictures fr the background, Windows 11 desktop in exactly the same way you dlick on Browse photos inthe Choose a photo id with Windows 10. For anyone completely new to Windows, that section and navigate tthe folder containing the images you means right-clicking anywhere on the desktop screen and selecting want to use. For best results, use pictures that have the same Personalise from the action menu that appears. aspect ratio (i.e, widescreen landscape), as your monitor screen, > BEna — | — a ca a | i ee — a ESERP IR the Background settings will be displayed first by Toset a picture as your desktop background, simply default. Click the fst drop-down menu to select, click ont. ewill instantly be set as yournew Whether to use the default backgrounds, slid colours or choose to desktop background image (a preview will display). The screen shows Background 1 sel Ol "| Setting Accent Colours 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. EYER Asie from the desktop background, you can also change the colour ofthe taskbar andthe Start menu and other system components. lick on the Colours option in the main Settings sidebar. Here you wil se several colour control ‘options, including the option to choose light or dark mode. To apply colour other than light or dark tothe taskbar Start menuand other accents, you need to first select Dark mode, then select a 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 ito ttle bars and borders. ‘Acessblity > Contest themes vowels 59Personalising Windows 11 continued. 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 default asit wasin Windows 10) and displays an image and can also display information from one ofthe builtin Windows apps. To stat ‘eustomising the lack screen, open the main settings, click Personalisation and then Lock Screen St Ifyou choose to set the lack screen as a slideshow, ‘you wile the option to adda folder of images rather than ust one, You can use an existing folder (such as Pictures), lor you can reate one. There are several advanced settings for a slideshow including only usingimages tat fit the screen Personalisation > Lock sreen ‘The fist thing to choose is whether to display one cf your own images a slideshow of mages or something from Windows Spotight. you choose either ofthe fst ‘wo of these, more options wil appear to select the images you want tose single or utile. You can add an app statustothelock screen Su95 which will show some information from the app you chose, The arable app wl vary you have removed or eed some, but shouldnt Weather, al Calendar, Operator Neseager and more. You cn only ad one pp, 1 Wncowsspotint siethow o» © hoc conoaon Du 1 ve Gl create nnn Hover you choose to apply one of your images, some recently used pictures will appear, along with a ink tobbrowse your PC for more. When you select an image, it wil appear in the recently used panel. Youcan choose to have facts, tips and tricks displayed over the image, us ike with Windows Spotlight ‘Also in the Lock Screen personalisation sections, 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). ‘Stem > Power bate 100% = 60 wwonbdmpublicasonscomDisable the Lock Screen Personalising Windows 11 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. BREET To access the Registry, press the Windows key + R, enter 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. aoegdoecas Adding New Themes Name this new key “Personalisation” and then navigate inside it. Right-click inside the righthand pane and select New> DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it “NoLockScreen’. Then double click this new value and change the Value data to 1. Then click OK and ext the Registry Eaitor. 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. FPRETE You can ind new themes in a couple of ways: Open the Microsoft Store app and search for themes, or ‘open the main settings app, goto Personalisation and then click or the themes option. Here you wil se a link to"Get more themes... -eramme e Each themeis played with thumbnail andthe Sen number of images supplied shown. The Microsoft Store page also incides formation about any other changes the theme wil make, suchas adng transparency fects orang Lock Screen images Download any youthe the ok of Both ofthese actions should ring yu tothe same themes page. Al themes hve non been moved into the Wadows sore app, ater than ona webpage. Terres are Al iste under Personalisation inthe store, so you can also serch forthotityour teres search dest bring up te expected esl Each heme applied canbe customised futher ‘sing the optonsin he Themessecton You can ater thebacgrouné, cur sounds and even te mouse user of any theme, melng complete nique toyou When you have shosenthe changes you wil needa cickSove Teme | ‘wwubémpubicstonscom 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. ESPET | Youcan ind the preset themesinSettings> Personalisation > Themes. The curren theme is clsplayed at the top ofthe page, with details about background, colour, sounds and mouse cursor displayed next toit. Each ofthese details can be clicked to go toa section where you can edit Personalisation > Themes woumocesse Each time you make a change using these links, return to the Themes section to see the changes in the preview window, or minimise the Settings app to see the «desktop. When you are happy with all of the changes, click “Save and the theme willbe set and added tothe other themes. bation > The Save your theme Name your theme swe ERPREDD Further down the page are five more preset themes displayed in a panel. Simply clickeach one to activate itand apply the changes. Minimise the Settings app to see the changes to the background, etc. As with the default theme, the details ofthe new theme are displayed at the top ofthe page. [tthe bottom ofthe themes settings page area few more links, taking you directly to desktop icon settings and high/low contrast themes. Desktop icon settings are separate tothe themes, soifyou change these, they will remain even ifyou then go back and choose a new theme. Accessibility > Contrast themes Se aS woumdoecesPersonalising Windows 11 Change Your Desktop Icons Ifyou use desktop icons such as This PC, your personal folder or Network connections, you can change those icons too. You can even download complete icon packs online, giving your desktop a completely different feel. BETIS oorierecomtctinsceeciesetigs — ERRBEYS yori to costs pesbiet tose meu and sel Themes mth Scebor menu “erent ans for these ste tools ana you Younnow need to look forthe Related Settings option. In the Related can even download custom icons online. To change the ‘Settings section, clickon the link to Desktop icon settings. ‘appearance ofthe desktop icons, click on the icon you want to change and then click the Change con button. Personalisation > Themes g ‘2cRnwg a JX. BO meen nove 2 ee10ne — ‘ oa. F me peadoe The window that now opens lets you choose which The con chooser window that appears will ook defaulticons appear on your desktop. The Recycle very familiar to veteran Windows users, since it's Bin sjust about essential but the others, including Computer, Users essentially unchanged from Windows 98. Scroll through the gallery Files, Network and Control Panel cons are optional Lntil you find an icon you like or use the Browse button to navigate to-any icon pack you've downloaded. ‘wubémpubiatonscom 63Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard shortcuts are a useful way to speed up navigating your way around Windows 11, especially if you are using a laptop with a touchpad. There are literally hundreds to learn, but here are some of the most useful keyboard shortcuts for everyday use. Basic Keyboard Shortcuts Windows hey + Ctl + Left Arrow Suiteh to vital destop on thee ctrl Copy the selected item Windows key + Ctrl + Fa Close the virtual cuex Cuttheselecte item _ _ éesitop youreusing ce Pastethe selected tem Windows hey + Home Minimise all but the cuz Undo an action active desktop window Aerob Sitch between open apps Windowskey +Uparrow _stretchthe desktop window tthe tra Close an activeitem, ort an pp top andbottom ofthe screen ShitsDelete___Deletetemuithout movingtoRecyele Sin Windows Key + Down arrow Restore desitop windows cuteshitevese ‘Open the Tsk Manager _ _ vertical, maintaining with Windows Key Shortcuts Windows key + plus or minus __ Zoom in or out using Magnifier Windows key + se fit Magnifier Windows key Orenstaemens Windows Snap Shortcuts Windows key +A ‘Open Quick Settings panel Windows key +S. Open Search Windows key + Up Arrow ‘Maximise current window ‘Windows key + C_ Open Teams Chat Windows key + Down Arrow Restores window size _Open Task view Windows key + Left Arrow __ Snaps current window tothe eft Windows key +1 (Open Windows 21 Settings Windows Key+ Right Arrow snaps current window ‘Windows key +W Open Widgets panel tothe right Windows key +E Open File Explorer Snapscurtent window Windows key +R Open the Run app intone comer Windows key +V Open the Clipboard Windows key +6. Openthexboxsameear Taskbar Shortcuts Windows key +N, ‘open Notifications panel ‘Windows key +X, Open a system context menu Shift + click a taskbar button Open an app or quickly open Windows key +U_ _Open Accessibity settings another instance ofan app Windows key +1 LockyourPCor switch accounts Ctrl + Shift+ click a taskbar button pen an appasan Windows key +H (Open Voice typing contrat administrator Windows key +7 ‘yee through apps onthe Taskbar Shift+rightlick a taskbar button Show the window Windows key + comma Peck atthe desktop menufor the app ‘Windows key +D_ Display and hide the desktop Shift + right-click a grouped taskbar button Show the window Windows key + Ctrl+D Windows key + Ctrl+ Right Arrow Add a virtual desktop ‘Switeh to vitwal {desktop on the right 64 wonbdmpublicasonscom Ctrl+ click grouped taskbar button ‘menu forthe group Cele through the windows ofthe groupWindows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts Typing Shortcuts Ct + Shite + greater than >) Increase font size eer shite tess than) Decrease font size cutee Copythe selected item Ctrl+ Shift» A Change all capitals cut+D Delete theselectditem and ct Shift+L Change bullet ste rmoveittothe Regen Ct Home Gotothebeginringofthe doc cuter felresh the active window Cte + End Gototheend ofthe doe cttey Paste the selected tem cttes__swvedoaument’ MOvies & TV Shortcuts cwtey Redo an action cwtsz Undo an action —Alt+ Enter Playful screen (Ctrl + Right arrow: Move the cursorto the — Es¢_ Leave full-screen beginingofthenestword Enter Select whatsin focus tt Left arrow Nove thecursrto the Spacebar Play or pause beginning ofthe previous word Alt Left arrow kay Go back cart Downarrow Movethecursortothe ctl+T Tumrepeaton ort beginingofthenestpargraph FT Mute the sound cts uparrow Movethecurortothebegining FB Volume down athe previous paragraph FB Volume up Cart Shift with an arrow ey Selectablockoftet Microsoft Edge Shortcuts Wordpad Shortcuts ae—S———SSS cuts sits B Show fide the favorites bar cute Setsingle ine spacing ctl+Shift+D_____Saveallopen abs as favoutes toa folder exe Setaoublelinespacing At D Selectthe URLin the addres bar cirtea Selecta ctrl +E Open a search queryin the address bar cutee Make elected textbold ctl+F Findon page ave copyaselection cateshitet ste andsearch cntee Algntextcenter ct + (Open anew window citer Searchfortertinadoc Ctl + Shift W (pena new nPrvate window canon Replace tertinadocument ett P Printhe cuent web page cute Ulciseselectedtet ctr-+R Reload the cutet page cules dusttytert cts Save the cuent page Gel intent tot cate pean use ane tab carton Create a new document startorstop Read Aloud autso Open anevtingdocument Cti+ Shift »V Paste without formatting cane Printa document ct. Closethe cuenttab cuter Algntetight ctl shifts W Close the curent window cures save changes ciisu_ Un detne selected tert SSccTEM SER cutsv___pasteaselecion Ra hte cantex ut selection OTe SiC Desoto nat ctrl+z Undo change ‘wubémpubiatonscom 65Do More with Windows 11 Taleo Ke MCR MN eC we ROR MCC cre eNO RMR Corolla OM OLA Le mea Keo li pages, you’ll learn how to utilise Microsoft’s apps to your best advantage, and how to get to grips with some of the more technical aspects of the operating system. From learning how OneDrive works through to working with Windows 11 Widgets, and exploring the Windows 11 Command Line with some TTS me CMEC COIS68 70 2 4 76 7 78 80 82 86 88 90 92 94 Exploring the Microsoft Store How to Use the Windows App Store How to Use Teams Chat Using OneDrive Cloud Storage Using the Focus Assist Tool Sharing to Nearby Devices Connect Your Phone to Your PC Learn How to Import Photos in Windows 11 How to Manage and Edit Your Photos Explore the Powerful Maps App Learn How to Navigate with Maps Manage Your Contacts in Windows 11 Using the Sticky Notes Tool Using the Xbox Game Bar Best match 96 98 100 101 102 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120 122 OneDrive App Search the web Screenshots with the Sniping Tool Installing a Printer in Windows 11 Manage Libraries in Windows 11 How to Use AutoPlay 20Command Line Actions for Windows 11 Windows Networking Command Cheat Sheet ‘Skype in Windows 11 Making Calls with the Skype App Using the Cloud Clipboard Facebook App on Windows 11 Twitter App on Windows 11 WhatsApp Desktop on Windows 11 Windows 11 Touchpad Gestures Essential Windows Apps wwubémpublcstonscom 67Pas | Exploring the Microsoft Store If the Desktop, Widgets, Notifications and new apps weren’t enough of an update for you, then you’re in luck as Microsoft has also updated and revamped its online Store. Giving you access to the best apps a 68 can find the latest content. ind entertainment. New Look ‘The Microsoft Store has a new look toit, inte with the rest of ‘the Windows 11 theme and desktop. Youll find the Store located by default in the taskbar. Categories Quick access to the main: categories: Apps, Gaming and Films & “TVare avaliable to the leftsde of the Store window. Click each one to be taken to specific pages where you EB eee, the apps you currently have installed on your system. From here you can further break them down into sub-categories such as. Games, Movies & TV, ete. You can also check their update status, pin them to the Start or taskbar, and leven open them. Top Apps Séreling down through the Store wil reveal the most popular, Top Fre, Essential and New Content available, Simply click on one ofthe tes, and you"llbe taken to the content’ Store front. vowels Top free aPPs Install Once you have found the app or {game you want to install click on the icon to ‘open the app info screen. This screen displays. the average app score, user reviews and similar app suggestions; as wel as alist of features and updates. Click the Free, Buy or Try button to install the software.15 (ol egal Atala iCeKeoli@syio) Featured Offers Periodically, the Store wll feature offers fr its users. This could bea free 30 day trial, or other download offers. Clickon the link to read more about the offer and then follow the instructions to take advantage fit =a Search if you're looking for something specific, then rather than trawling trough the categories, use the Search function to findit, and ‘ther apps and content relating to it. ‘The Windows 11 Store search is much faster than previous versions. Profile Clicking your name in the upper-right ofthe Store window will display the profile you're logged in roses as, From here you can setup payment methods, redeem gift cards and pacar manage Windows computers under your Microsoft login. sg 1 payrennetods Ree co Pd ot es See All You can click the See All links throughout the Microsoft Store to reveal all the apps under a general category, or simply ll the ones currently available with a special offer, for example. Drilling down further can often yield some great apps and bargains. App Information Featured apps wl also scroll horizontally across the screen, depending on what's curently trending, or based on apps you've searched foro installed previously Some contain videos, so be sure to dlickon them for more information ‘when they appear. vow bempubie om 69How to use the Windows App Store The Windows App Store has been updated, and given a new look fresh for Windows 11. It’s now designed to be more efficient and easier to get to the apps you want; and those that are trending or highlighted by Microsoft. Go Shopping With more content, and more to explore, there's a lot to cover in the Windows 11 App Store. Here’s how it works, and some of the highlights The Windows App Stores located, by default, Every app in the App Store will behave in the within the new taskbar I's easy to identity it's same manner: there will be screen shots ofthe the carrer bag icon with the Microsoft logo. Clickit, and as long app along the top, a short description, rating and reviews from asyou're signed into a valid Microsoft account, twill launch with other users, and in the leftthand pane you wil find a brief the latest trending and highlighted apps displayed summary of the app. Also, in the left-hand pane, is a Get button, - To install VLC, click on the Get button, VLC UWP [ VideolAN 30% 148 SREP ID Let'srun through locating and installing an app (URSA The information below the Get button wil from the App Store. n the Search box, located at change, displaying the amount of time left to the top ofthe Store window, enter: VLC. In case, you're download through the number of megabytes (or more) remaining, ‘wondering, VLC isa free, cross-platform media player. In the from the total. When it’s downloaded, there'll be a brief Search bar, there will be anumber of returned results, click the installation display, and when that’s done the button will change VLC UWP entry withthe traffic cone con, toread, Open. f VLC UWP & 30% 148 0 wenbdmpublicasonscomHow to use the Windows App Sto! Sadly, you can't remove an app via the App Store. So) within the taskbar Start button, rightclick the app, and select Uninstall from the lis. This will remove the app, and any associated ‘elements that were installed by the App Store. Anything you've ‘added outside the App Store may remain, however. 2% Pnoson 2 Potosi © hop stings 1 Unint @ ie You'll notice that down the left-hand panel of the ‘App Store Home screen, are a number of category icons: Home, Apps, Gaming, Films & TV; and further

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