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Guides to built-in Windows 11 features and apps: Snipping Tool, keyboard shortcuts, widgets, Phone Link, WSL, Terminal and accessibility tools.

Features and apps Windows 11 Action Center: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Action Center: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Android Apps: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Android Apps: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Backup to OneDrive: A Short Practical Guide Windows 11 Backup to OneDrive: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Calendar Flyout: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Calendar Flyout: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Cast to TV: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Cast to TV: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Command Prompt: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Command Prompt: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Copilot: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Copilot: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Dynamic Refresh Rate: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Dynamic Refresh Rate: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Emoji Panel: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Emoji Panel: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

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Features and apps Windows 11 Features: A Guide to the Built-In Tools A plain guide to Windows 11 features: Snap layouts, Widgets, Copilot, Phone Link, WSL, Terminal, backup, accessibility tools, Snipping Tool and Microsoft Store. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 File History: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 File History: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Focus Sessions: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Focus Sessions: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts: The Complete Useful List Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts grouped by task: Windows key, windows and Snap, desktops, File Explorer, text editing, taskbar, screenshots and accessibility. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Live Captions: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Live Captions: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Magnifier: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Magnifier: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Microsoft Store: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Microsoft Store: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Multiple Desktops Guide: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Multiple Desktops Guide: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Narrator: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Narrator: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Nearby Share vs AirDrop: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Nearby Share vs AirDrop: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Phone Link: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Phone Link: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 PowerShell: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 PowerShell: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Quick Settings: How to Set It Up and Use It Windows 11 Quick Settings: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Snap Layouts: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Snap Layouts: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Snipping Tool: Screenshots and Screen Recording How to use the Windows 11 Snipping Tool: Win+Shift+S, the Print Screen key setting, snip modes, delay, screen recording, auto-save folders and Text actions. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Sticky Notes: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Sticky Notes: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Terminal: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Terminal: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Voice Access: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Voice Access: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Widgets Customization: Steps and Tips to Know Windows 11 Widgets Customization: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Widgets: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 Widgets: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 WSL2: What It Is and How to Set It Up Windows 11 WSL2: where to find the feature, which Settings control it and why it may be missing on some PCs on Windows 11. Updated for 24H2. October 13, 2026

Features and apps Windows 11 Xbox Game Bar: How It Works and How to Use It Windows 11 Xbox Game Bar: how to find and open the feature in Windows 11, the Settings that control it, and why it might be missing on your PC. October 13, 2026