Windows 11 debuted in 2021. Since then, it has had several updates. Some of which, such as the AI (Artificial Intelligence) assistant termed as “Copilot” and the expanded hardware support, have become very popular and have changed the digital landscape significantly. However, among these update headliners are some more humble and discrete features that are equally helpful in carrying out your daily tasks. Here are some favorites from this IT Company in Toronto.
Have you ever experienced this? You are focused and deeply engrossed in a very important and time-sensitive project. Therefore, your train of thoughts are in full steam, and everything seems to fall into place. However, in the midst of it all, you get bombarded with multiple notifications distracting you from what you are doing. A real bummer, right? Well, Windows 11’s Focus Mode is the answer to that. Simply access via the bell icon at the bottom right of your screen and this mode will give you a 20-minute interruption free time. Hence, acting like your digital “Do Not Disturb” function.
Another feature that you can get through your Accessibility Settings or a shortcut (Windows Key + Ctrl + L), is Live Caption. As its name implies, it provides live captions to audio and video content, as needed. Thereby being very functional in cases where your environment is too noisy for you to hear what you are listening to or watching. Most importantly, it is also a tool for team members with difficulty in hearing.
Who else here hates the idea of typing lengthy texts? Well, many would be happy to know that Windows 11 has a Voice Typing function. IT Company in Toronto recommends it as it enables users to effortlessly dictate the text that needs to be typed. Expectedly, this feature needs to be connected to a microphone to work and is accessed via a shortcut (Windows Key + H). Furthermore, it can do automatic punctuation. Likewise, it can follow commands like “stop listening” or “ignore that” so that users are more in control of the dictation.
This allows users to achieve an even more organized desktop. Simply right-click an app and choose “Pin to Start”. You can drag another one over it and it will create a folder where you can place all your often used apps. You can rename and reposition the folder after that in the Start Menu so you can quickly access it as needed.
This is a great tool for multitaskers. Enabled in the Settings, it allows you to snap windows on your screen. You can customize your layout depending on your preference. To do this, just drag a window on the top of your screen and reveal layout options. Alternatively, you can use the shortcut Windows key+ arrow keys for faster positioning.
While these tools are not as popular as the other Windows 11 features, they do not fall short in helping you and your team increase productivity and efficiency. These updates are practical and easy to use so that it does not need a lot of time to set up or get used to. Check them out and explore more of what these updates can offer.
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