Tabs in the file explorer? Finally!

The first major change that Windows 11 will integrate in future updates will be the File Explorer tabs. Look, this is a change that has been demanded for years by the community. Maybe according to the public it is not a major change. However, believe me, it is a big leap. This feature has been present for a long time in some GNU/Linux distributions. It seems that finally it will make its triumphant entrance to Windows.

These new tabs will allow us to see suggestions to folders and documents. In addition, we will also be able to add folders and files to Favorites for quick access to them. Furthermore, as we already do in the browsers, we will be able to open tabs in Windows Explorer using the plus icon (+) that the company will include soon.

Life is made easier by organizing apps into folders within the start menu.

The second novelty also arrives in the Windows 11 folders section. Now, the operating system allows us to organize our apps and programs inside folders in the Start menu. This is a function that recalls the operation of an Android tablet or an iPad. In this way, we will be able to group them according to our needs and access them quickly.

Snap Layouts. Designed for touch devices.

Snap Layouts is the name of the third enhancement. It will be focused on the Windows 11 experience on devices with touch screens. With Snap Layouts, we will be able to organize the windows we have on screen in different ways: three columns, divided in two, three or four windows and 80:20 columns. To use this new feature, just tap on the icon of your choice and your windows will automatically be arranged in the desired order.

The other 7 new features of Windows 11

Full integration with Windows 365.

This is another of Microsoft’s new features for its operating system. Indeed, now, when starting the computer, users will be able to choose to start Windows 365 directly. In addition, Windows 11 will better integrate the operating system into Microsoft’s cloud. In fact, with Windows 365 Switch, you will be able to quickly switch between the two systems. Therefore, the change will be as easy as if it were a new window or a new desktop.

Windows 365, but offline.

Indeed, Microsoft’s cloud operating system will also receive an offline treatment. With this improvement we will be able to work directly in Windows 365 even if we are offline. Consequently, once the Internet is available again, all changes will be automatically synchronized with the cloud.

Focus mode.

With this new integration, Microsoft plans to make life easier for people living with attention regulation problems. However, anyone can use it. With Focus mode, your device will go into do not disturb mode. Therefore, it will prevent notifications from arriving that may distract the user. In addition, you will be able to use a timer to control your working time.

The new live captions.

These are an upcoming Windows 11 integration that will be available for webs and applications alike. Plus, they have an added benefit. Indeed, it will be handled directly by the operating system, so we will not have to depend on the subtitles of each of the webs (that often do not offer this function). With the automatic subtitles of Windows 11 you will be able to see the transcription of almost everything what happens in your screen.

Video calls inspired by macOS.

In fact, yes! Microsoft has now thought of including two new functions to improve video calls in Windows 11. They come under the name of Voice Focus and Eye Contact. Let’s take it one by one. The first one will allow you to eliminate background sounds and leave only your voice. The second one, on the other hand, offers you an option to blur the background, detecting only our face and body.

User protection is a master objective.

Artificial intelligence for user protection

This function will be available from Smart App Control. It is also one of the new features that will allow Windows 11 to detect malicious applications when they try to block the functions of other applications. Smart App Control uses artificial intelligence and Microsoft’s algorithms to predict malicious behavior of certain applications.

The first operating system protected against phishing.

Thanks to Microsoft Defender, users will be alerted when they want to access a website that could expose them to such an attack.

What we do know is that, with each update, Microsoft will gradually add them to its operating system. Just be sure to update your computer regularly to enjoy all of them as soon as they become available. Very well, ultimately we have seen that these 10 new features of Windows 11 coming soon. Bye!

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Some useful features of Windows 11 are not in sight

These secret or hidden functions of Windows 11 will make our life easier. Furthermore, if you have any questions, just let us know in the comments. Moreover, if you know any other function, you can share it with us.

Windows 11 introduces new keyboard shortcuts

Those new keyboard shortcuts introduced by Windows 11 are quite useful. Especially when working with multiple windows or multiple instances of the web browser. On the other hand, others also allow direct access to such important things as settings, widgets, or notifications. Next, I show you 6 new keyboard shortcuts present in Windows 11.

• Win key + Alt + Up arrow: the active window moves to the upper half of the screen.
• Windows key + Alt + Down arrow: the active window moves to the lower half of the screen.
• Win key + A: takes you directly to the quick system settings.
• Windows key + W: with this shortcut, we open the widget’s menu.
• Win key + N: it is a shortcut to see the history of notifications.
• Windows key + C: it allows us to open the Microsoft Teams chat application.

Restores the old context menu completely.

One of the changes that generated more controversy with the arrival of Windows 11 was the modification of the contextual menu. That is, the one displayed when right-clicking the mouse. It is well known that in Windows 11 it shows fewer options than in Windows 10. On the other hand, to access all these functions, it is necessary to click on the Show more options button. However, we can bring back the classic menu. Let’s see how to do it:

• Left-click on the icon or folder you want to select.
• Now, instead of right-clicking, press shift+ F10 on your keyboard.
• This will directly open the classic context menu that you would get when right-clicking in Windows 10.
• On the other hand, it is also possible to recover the classic menu by modifying the Windows registry. However, here I prefer to share this trick because it is more secure.

Access to the secret Windows 11 start menu.

With Windows 11, Microsoft also changed the Start menu. However, this change was not entirely well received. In fact, even today, it continues to generate some discomfort among users. Look, many users are still not fully adapted. However, all is not lost. In fact, we will be able to access a sort of secret menu that will make everything easier. There are a couple of ways to open it.

• Press the Windows key and the X key simultaneously.
• Right-click on the Start menu icon.

Minimize all windows at once, except the one you are using.

Working with many windows open can help us to be more productive. However, it can also be chaotic. Occasionally, it is necessary to reduce the number of windows on the screen to focus on one of them. It can be a tedious task to do this manually and individually. We will then take advantage of a secret function.

This way, you will be able to minimize all the windows that are open on your computer, and leave only the active one. Suppose you have several web pages open for a job. Then, if you want to focus on writing it without being distracted by anything, you can hide all these advantages at once. To use this function, just use the shortcut Windows key + Start (Home key).

There is another way to activate this function through the Windows 11 setup menu. But it is so tedious and complicated, that it is not worth commenting on it.

Moving the start menu and taskbar to the left.

The change of both elements to a central position was another of Microsoft’s decisions that did not end up pleasing users. Therefore, we will now see how to easily return them to the left. Here’s what you need to do:

• Press the Windows key + I to open the configuration menu.
• Go to Personalization > Taskbar Behavior.
• Click on the left option to determine the alignment of the taskbar.
• Done, the taskbar and the start menu will return to the same position they both had in Windows 10.

You can revert this change at any time by repeating the steps provided. Only now, you choose the Center option.

Disable widgets and chat in Windows 11

They are certainly two key features within Windows 11. However, for many users, they do not provide a fascinating value. Moreover, they can end up consuming valuable resources. In case you do not use these elements, you can disable them. This way you can even improve system performance. Let’s see how to do it.

• Press the Windows key + I to open the configuration menu.
• Go to Personalization > Taskbar.
• Seek the option to enable/disable widgets and chat. You will only need to disable both.

As in the previous case, you can reverse this by repeating the process and checking the option to activate these two functions.

Okay, so we have seen 6 hidden features of Windows 11. As you can see, they are features that will improve your experience with the system. See you later!

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