Windows 11

The Windows Insider Program settings page in Windows 11 can now filter feature flags by enablement state, which is whether each flag is turned on or off. A feature flag…

To test internet speed in Windows 11, use the Speed test Quick Setting if your build has it. If it does not, use a browser test. Each test reports download…

Phone controls in Quick Settings let you change common phone settings from the Windows 11 taskbar panel. Examples include turning on Do Not Disturb before a meeting, changing the ringer…

Permanently deleting files without the Recycle Bin in Windows 11 removes them in one step, with no second trip to empty the bin. The quickest method is to select the…

The 24-hour clock in Windows 11 shows 13:30 instead of 1:30 PM, and the quickest way to switch is the Short time setting in Settings › Time & language ›…

When the Print Screen key does nothing in Windows 11, the capture has often worked but gone silently to the clipboard (the temporary memory Windows uses for copy and paste).…

Checking how long Windows 11 has been running takes a few seconds in Task Manager, which shows a live Up time counter on its Performance tab. This number is called…

To silence every notification chime, clear Allow notifications to play sounds in Settings › System › Notifications The change applies immediately and needs no administrator rights. It works the same…

Read Aloud in Windows 11 is a text-to-speech tool (software that turns written text into spoken audio). It reads the text on your screen in a natural-sounding voice, and you…

Phone companion activity in the Windows 11 Start menu is a preview feature that shows your recent phone activity in a scrollable side pane, so you can browse more of…

Energy Recommendations in Quick Settings only appear on Windows Insider preview builds. Open Quick Settings from the right side of the taskbar, or press Windows + A, to see them.…

The Battery Status widget in Windows 11 shows battery levels for your PC and your peripheral devices (connected accessories such as wireless mice or keyboards) in one place. To add…

Advanced haptics in Windows 11 adds subtle tactile cues, small touches you feel through the hardware, so that on-screen interactions feel more natural and responsive. It works only on compatible…

The new Windows Search experience in Windows 11 is a rebuilt search window. Microsoft announced it in the Windows Insider post “Announcing new builds for 7 October 2026.” It is…

Sending a text from Windows 11 search with Phone Link means typing a request into Windows Search and having your connected phone send the message. Microsoft announced the feature on…