It simplifies window management by letting you select a layout for up to four windows.

Hover over themaximizebutton, or pressWin+Z, to see all of them.

This trick isn’t restricted just to pinned items.

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Any program that’s currently open and visible from the taskbar can be opened this way.

Take Better Screenshots with the Snipping Tool

Most of us know about theprint screenbutton.

Pressing it will capture everything visible on the screen.

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But the Snipping Tool is a more versatile method that’s just as easy to use.

launch the Snipping Tool with the keyboard combination ofWin+Shift+S.

you’ve got the option to also drag the tabs around to arrange them however you see fit.

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It’s easy to see just how useful this is for saving screen space.

Lots of examples could be given.

In the Windows 11 controls app, it’s theDefault appssection you better visit to make these changes.

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Customize Quick prefs

Quick prefs, located by the clock, houses the toggles and quick-access options.

There’s a good chance the default state isn’t exactly what you want.

This Windows 11 feature turns audio into text in real-time.

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In reality, they’re just hidden in an overflow menu.

SelectSee more optionsto get that traditional menu back (pictured above).

Quickly Hide All Open Windows

Sometimes, there are just too many windows open at once.

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There are a few tricks to minimize everything immediately so you’re able to see your desktop again.

TypingWin+Dagain will instantly put all the windows back the way they were.

you could also turn onTitle bar window shake.

Windows 11 power user menu

Enable it inSettings>System>Multitasking.

Fast-switching to the desktop isn’t new to this version of Windows.

Terminal only runs in Windows 10 and 11. launch the Quick parameters menu by pressingWindows+Aon your keyboard.

Windows 11 snipping tool options

terminate the Quick controls menu to save the changes.

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right-click menu on a video in Windows 11

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