How to Be More Productive with Windows 11: Improve Your “Efficiency” with These Features : Technology : Tech Times

Windows 11 introduced a wave of productivity features, but many of them remain undiscovered. Let’s take a look at some of the best-kept secrets to streamline your workflow and maximize the power of Windows 11. These features are often overlooked, but you’ll discover later that they’re gems.

Harness the power of Windows 11 multitasking

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Although Windows 11 is quite an old version, there are some features that you can maximize to improve your efficiency at work or other tasks. This article will guide you on how to use them effectively.

Windows 11 offers advanced multitasking features that allow you to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Split Screen Mastery: Split your screen into multiple sections to work on different apps at the same time. Drag a window to the left or right edge of the screen to automatically resize it. For a quad-split view, drag a window to a corner.

Snap Assist for faster speeds: Quickly organize your windows by hovering over the maximize button and choosing your preferred layout from the thumbnail options.

Window Groups: Organize and Conquer: Create groups of related windows for easy management. Right-click a group on the taskbar to minimize or close all windows at once.

Customize multitasking: Tailor multitasking to your preferences by accessing Snap Windows settings.

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Creating Virtual Workspaces with Task View in Windows 11

Task View allows you to create multiple virtual desktops to efficiently organize your tasks.

Create separate workspaces: Create separate dashboards for different projects or activities by clicking the Task View button.

Moving windows between desktops: You can easily move windows between desktops by right-clicking on the window and selecting the desired desktop.

Customize your dashboards: Rename, add, or remove dashboards to fit your workflow.

Optimize your workflow with focus sessions

Increase your focus and productivity with Focus Sessions, a built-in time management tool.

Set goals and time limits: Set specific goals and set time limits to break up work into specific periods.

Integrate to-do lists: Sync your Microsoft To-Do list for seamless task management.

Customize your focus: Adjust settings including breaks, background music, and lighting.

Unlock the potential of the Windows 11 clipboard

The clipboard in Windows 11 offers more than just basic copy and paste functionality.

Access recently used clipboard items: Quickly restore previously copied text, images, or files with the Windows + V shortcut.

Save frequently used items: Pin important items to your clipboard for easy access.

Discover emojis, GIFs, and symbols: The clipboard also gives you quick access to an extensive library of emojis, GIFs, and special characters.

Sync clipboard across devices: Share clipboard contents across Windows devices (optional).

Master these Windows 11 features to greatly increase your productivity and efficiency. Experiment with different combinations to find the perfect workflow that suits your needs.

If you are still stuck with the old Windows 10, these features are enough to convince you to upgrade to the latest operating system. In fact, Microsoft is urging users to use Windows 11. However, it has been revealed later that the adoption of the operating system is not smooth as some users prefer to use the older operating system.

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