Windows

A custom high contrast theme in Windows 11 changes screen colors so text and buttons stand out clearly against the background. Built-in settings let you pick your own background and…

The On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 11 is a built-in virtual keyboard that lets you type using your mouse, touch screen, or other pointing device instead of a physical keyboard. You…

The on-screen keyboard in Windows 11 is a built-in virtual keyboard that lets you type by clicking with your mouse, using a trackpad, or tapping a touchscreen. Pressing the Win…

Windows 11 search indexing creates a hidden map of your computer so you can find documents, photos, and apps almost instantly. When you type in the taskbar search box, Windows…

Windows Ready Print in Windows 11 is a modern print platform feature that forces your computer to use IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) for printer setup. Starting in May 2026, Microsoft…

Wireless screen casting on Windows 11 lets you mirror your main computer display onto another nearby PC over Wi-Fi without any physical cables. This built-in feature turns a second laptop…

Casting a Windows 11 screen wirelessly to an external display lets you mirror your desktop to a larger TV, projector, or monitor without any cables. This feature uses Miracast technology…

Windows 11 includes Copilot as a built-in digital assistant for tasks like summarizing text and generating images, but you can remove the app if you prefer a cleaner desktop. Microsoft…

Desktop icon settings in Windows 11 let you show or hide built-in shortcuts like This PC, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and Network with just a few clicks. These main system…

Voice Access filtering options in Windows 11 let you fine-tune how your PC hears your voice, especially in noisy places. Voice Access allows you to use your computer and type…

Voice Isolation in Voice Access on Windows 11 filters out background noise so your computer hears your spoken commands clearly. This built-in tool blocks out room sounds and distractions that…

Windows 11 taskbar widget notifications put weather updates, news alerts, and calendar reminders directly onto the Widgets icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen. These small red badges and…

The Widgets board in Windows 11 opens automatically whenever your mouse cursor rests on the weather icon in the taskbar. This hover behavior is active by default in Windows 11…

The Widgets panel in Windows 11 shows news stories, sports scores, and weather updates right on your screen. Hiding the news feed stops those distracting headlines from popping up every…

Windows 11 widgets language and region settings control the news, weather, and local stories that show up on your screen. The widgets board is the handy panel that slides out…