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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.

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Features and apps Windows 11 Emoji Panel: Shortcut, GIFs, Kaomoji, Symbols Open the Windows 11 emoji panel with Windows key + period, search emoji, add GIFs, kaomoji and symbols, use clipboard history and fix a panel that won't open. October 17, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Live Captions: Turn On, Languages and Privacy Windows 11 live captions: turn them on with Windows + Ctrl + L, download languages, caption your microphone, move the caption bar and what stays on the PC. October 17, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Voice Access: Set It Up and Control Your PC Set up Windows 11 voice access: turn it on, download the speech model, wake and sleep commands, dictation, number and grid overlays, and starting at sign-in. October 17, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Copilot: Open, Set Up, Control or Remove It How the Windows 11 Copilot app works: open it with the Copilot key or Windows key + C, which account to use, privacy and file settings, and how to remove it. October 16, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Microsoft Store: Install, Update and Fix Apps How to use the Windows 11 Microsoft Store: sign in, install and reinstall apps from Library, get updates, manage automatic updates and fix apps that fail. October 16, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Terminal: Tabs, Profiles, Admin and Shortcuts How to use Windows 11 Terminal: open it as admin, switch between PowerShell, Command Prompt and WSL profiles, set the default terminal and use tabs and panes. October 16, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Widgets: Open, Customize or Hide the Board How Windows 11 widgets work: open the board with Windows key + W, add, resize and customize widgets, turn off the Discover feed and hide Widgets on the taskbar. October 16, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 WSL2: Install Linux in One Command, Step by Step How to install Windows 11 WSL2 with one command, pick a Linux distribution, check the WSL version, share files with Windows and remove a distro safely. October 16, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 File History: Set Up Backups and Restore Files How to set up File History in Windows 11 from Control Panel, what it backs up, how to restore earlier versions of files and how it compares with Windows Backup. October 15, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Phone Link: Set Up Android or iPhone on Your PC How to set up Phone Link in Windows 11 with an Android phone or iPhone, what each can do on the PC, and how to fix a phone that will not connect. October 15, 2026
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Features and apps Windows 11 Snap Layouts: Split Screen With Windows + Z How to use Snap layouts in Windows 11 to split the screen: Windows + Z, the maximise button, dragging to the top, snap groups, arrow-key shortcuts and settings. October 15, 2026
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 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
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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