33 tips and tricks to improve Windows 11

Whether it's because you just bought a new computer with Windows 11 or decided update or Windows, the new version of the operating system of ecosystem It hides several features that can help optimize your time and keep your machine faster and healthier. Therefore, the showmetech prepared a list with 30 Windows 11 tips and tricks So you can take advantage of and get the most performance from your device, gaining better results and convenience in your daily life.

Easily access settings

A simple command can make it much easier to search through various menus for basic functions. By clicking with the right click on startYou will find a list of essential buttons such as Shutdown, System, Task Manager, Settings, Search, File Explorer, etc. This tool already existed in other versions of the operating system, but due to the repositioning of several icons, it has gained greater importance.

Activate Dark Mode

Among the first tips for Windows 11 Among the options listed are the customization of various visual settings present in the field. PersonalisationIn the customizable settings, the user can activate Dark ModeThis feature makes the colors—not only in Windows but also in the default application mode—darker, ideal for tired eyes. See how to configure it below:

Step 1Click the Windows icon on the taskbar and select "Settings," or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard;

Step 3In “Settings”, find the “Personalization” option;

Step 4Within "Personalization," go to "Colors";

Step 5In "Colors," find the "Choose your Mode" option and select "Dark." The change is immediate.

Extra tipWithin "Choose your Mode," you can further customize the options by clicking on "Custom." If you want to activate the Dark Mode only in your Windows 11 In your apps, this is the field where you can determine the mode type for each occasion.

Hide items from the taskbar

Still within the “Customization” menuYou can make your taskbar cleaner by hiding some pre-saved items in Windows 11. Check it out. How to hide items from the taskbar:

Step 1Within "Customizations", click on "Taskbar";

Step 2In "Taskbar Compartments," enable the "Automatically hide the taskbar" option.

When the feature is enabled, the taskbar automatically appears when your mouse cursor moves past the bottom edge of the screen. The taskbar disappears again as soon as the cursor moves out of that area. To return to the normal setting, simply undo the action using the same button.

You can further customize your taskbar within the menu, hiding items such as Task View, Widgets, and Search, making your taskbar cleaner and more useful for your needs.

Hide system tray icons

There is also how to relieve congestion in the system's tray area.Keep only the apps that are most relevant to you. Located in the bottom right corner, this area takes up more important space near the sound, connection, and date settings, which can be distracting. If this is your case, see below how to hide it:

Step 1Still in "Taskbar", within the "Personalization" menu, scroll down further and find the option "Other system tray icons";

Step 2Click on “Hidden icons menu” to disable it.

For those who use the space and only want to manage the number of applications that appear in the area, it is necessary to leave the previous option enabled and disable each application individually as it becomes available.

Enable Emojis

Os emojis They're back, now with 3D animations e kaomojis to easily insert into your texts, in addition to the conventional space for GIFs and symbolsTo activate them, it's very simple and you'll find it on the same screen as the previous tip. Check out the step-by-step instructions below:

Step 1In "System tray icons," within "Taskbar," find the sub-theme "Emojis and more";

Step 2: Select the “Always” or “While typing” option;

Step 3Access the list of emojis, GIFs, and more in the tray area in the lower right corner of the screen, via the smiley face emoji icon. To insert any emoji, simply click on it.

Move the taskbar to the left

One difference between Windows 10 and Windows 11 is the location of Taskbar and the Start menu, a change that has caused confusion for many users. The central spacing was quite a change for those who had always accessed these features in the left side of the screenThe good news is that you can move them.

Discover: How to move the taskbar to the left., still within the “Customization” menu (shown in the topic above):

Step 1In "Personalization," find the "Taskbar" option;

Step 2Scroll down a bit until you find "Taskbar behaviors";

Step 3Once located, in the "Taskbar alignment" setting, change it from "Center" to "Left".

Customize your Widgets

Os Widgets Widgets are useful devices for viewing and controlling applications without actually opening them. See the step-by-step guide on how to customize your widgets for greater convenience:

Step 1Press Windows + W to open the Widgets section. Or open it directly using the button located in the lower right corner (the Widgets button can be activated using the step you already saw in "Hide items from the Taskbar").

Step 2Click on the Settings menu on the side, which appears with a gear symbol;

Step 3Personalize it your way by clicking on "+" and choosing which Widgets make the most sense for your routine. You can also drag and drop features and remove any of them whenever you want.

As an extra tip, still within the Settings menu, there are more presets, including deleting the "Discover" icon from Bing, which gathers daily information about the weather, stock market, traffic, sports scores, news, and more.

Pin apps to the start menu

Another interesting customization option is the possibility of... Pin apps to the Start Menu(This is known as the Windows symbol on the Taskbar). This way, you'll have quick and easy access to the tools you use most often. See how to customize the Start Menu below:

Step 1Click the Windows icon or press the Windows key + I on your keyboard;

Step 2Within the Start menu, in the list of installed applications, navigate until you find the application you want to pin — there are three different display order options to make searching easier: List, Category, or Grid;

Step 3Right-click on the desired program and select "Pin to Start";

Step 4The app will already be at the top, in the Pinned section. To change its position, simply drag it.

In addition to apps, System folders can also be pinned to Start., appearing next to the computer's power button, in the lower area. Settings, File Explorer, Documents, Downloads, and many others can be attached by following the path below:

Step 1With the Start Menu enabled, go to "Settings";

Step 2Find the "Customization" menu on the side;

Step 3Next, find the "Start" option;

Step 4Within "Start," go to the "Other" section and click on "Folders";

Step 5Activate the desired folders individually by clicking the button.

Pin apps to the taskbar

To finish optimizing your taskbar, how about pinning the applications you use most often to a specific location? Using the same procedures we saw for the Start Menu, you can make your searches even more fluid. See below how. pin apps to the taskbar:

Step 1Open the Start Menu (Windows + I or click the Windows icon);

Step 2Find the desired application and right-click on it;

Step 3After opening a mini settings menu, press the "Pin to taskbar" button.

Access your clipboard history

When the recording is finished, the The video is saved to your Loom online account.where it will be possible to do a quick video editing and add a title and description. When finished, a [document/feature] will be generated. shareable link so that the public can watch the videos, with captioning and transcription feature, speed up or slow down the video and engagement, with comments and likes.

If you are one of those people who is always copying and pasting text and filesYou may have already replaced an important copy with a new one without saving the previous one first. However, there is a little-known setting that allows you to check the clipboard history — allowing access to last 25 copies made, recovering what you saved and being able to recycle dozens of others.

It's possible Access the transfer history. in two ways:

Mode 1Press Windows + V.

Mode 2: With the activation of emojisFind the icon in the system tray area and Click on the last category. of the menu, from left to right.

Remember to clear this history frequently if you have a habit of copying passwords or confidential information.

Download secure apps from the Microsoft Store.

Just like on cell phones and tablets, computers with Windows 11 can get new apps de safe way na Microsoft StoreThis eliminates the need to download popular apps like Spotify and WhatsApp directly from websites, which can be dangerous due to the risk of exposure. Learn now how to access the Microsoft Store and download or update your applications:

Step 1In the Start Menu, search for the Microsoft Store;

Step 2Once inside the store's main menu, find the app you want to download or update;

Step 3Once you find it, click "Get" or "Update" and wait for the download to complete.

Connect Windows to your Android or iPhone mobile phone.

Do you work away from your cell phone? Among the Windows 11 tricks Most interestingly, it's about achieving Link your phone directly to your PC.This allows you to control it remotely, receive notifications, access files and apps on your mobile device, make calls, and enjoy other benefits. You can only link your phone if you have an active Microsoft account. Here's how to set it up:

Step 1In the Home Menu, look for the application “Link to Mobile";

Step 2When you click on the app, select whether your device is an Android or iPhone;

Step 3Authenticate with your Microsoft account on your mobile phone by following the instructions provided by the app;

Step 4Once authentication is verified, install the Link to Windows app on your phone, if it doesn't install automatically, and pair your Bluetooth devices.

Step 5Accept the access permissions on your phone so that the app can retrieve your files, images, contacts, documents, and notifications.

With everything configured, the platform Link to Mobile It is now functional, with your SMS messages appearing in the field “Posts"; recent incoming and outgoing calls, allowing you to call or send messages via PC on "Calling"; view all photos from your gallery in "Photosas well as all apps installed onApps"In this field, you can..." mirror your cell phone, accessing your mobile screen quickly and without needing to unlock it, in “Open phone screen".

It is worth noting that the user can link more than one device e customize the operation from the app on both PC and mobile, for example, enabling the display of notifications, enabling or disabling that the Link to Mobile Access photos, apps, calls, and the like, and specify the folder where the file transfer will go.

Copy and paste between devices

Still within the "Link to Mobile Phone" option, once the pairing is established, in addition to the ability to remotely manage phone features, it is possible to... copy and paste links, entire paragraphs and other content between cell phone and computer. Only Samsung, HONOR, OPPO, ASUS, and Xiaomi phones can..., at the moment, according to Microsoft's institutional website. See how enable the function:

Step 1: Go to “Settings” (Windows + I);

Step 2: Find the “Bluetooth and Devices” side menu;

Step 3If you have linked your mobile phone, this field will display all the updated information from your smartphone. Check if the option “Allow this computer to access your mobile devices."It is activated;

Step 4: Click on “Mobile devices"—and also check if the option is enabled;"

Step 5: Enable the function “Copy and paste between devices".

There is also a shortcut available by going to the Link to Phone settings (by clicking the gear icon in the upper right corner or pressing the “Ctrl” and “,” keys), under “Features”.

Do PC to mobile phoneThe possibilities are more extensive: everything you copy and paste normally hair familiar keyboard and mouse shortcuts, or appear instantly on your phone, at Link application to WindowsYou can find the files in "Recent" or in the "Received Files" history (if it's documents and zipped folders, for example) and in "Clipboard" (if it's an image, text, or a website or social media link). For now, sending text from your phone to your PC is not an option, only files.

Using your cell phone as a webcam

Want to start doing live streams or join an important work meeting, but don't have a webcam set up on your computer? By linking your phone and webcam... Windows 11 from your computer, itself Smartphone's front camera becomes a webcam. Powerful for your calls and livestreams.

This feature is only available if you are a member of... Windows Insider program and have an Android version 10 or higher. If so, see how to apply the function right now:

Step 1: In Start Menu Settings, go to “Bluetooth and Devices";

Step 2: Click on “Mobile devices";

Step 3Activate the option “Use it as a connected camera.".

Your phone needs to be unlocked. With the feature enabled, any video calling platform will recognize your phone's front or rear camera as a virtual webcam, allowing you to activate it. You control the camera entirely within the Link to Windows app, whether it's changing which camera you want to transmit your image from, pausing the video, or adding effects.

Transfer photos and files

Now Transfer images, videos, and PDFs between your mobile phone and computer. It became easier with Link to Mobile and by the app Link to WindowsWith zero latency in transmission, your transferred files remain safe and secure, stored on your machine and in the application. screen.

Learn how to send any type of file. From PC to mobile phone:

Step 1On PC, go to File Explorer and find the file you want to send to your phone;

Step 2Right-click and select the option “Send to My Phone";

Step 3Please wait for the quick upload and that's it, the file has already been transferred;

Step 4To check if it has arrived, open your app. Link to Windows and go to the folder “Files ReceivedThe file already appears in the field.

The uploaded document, whether an image, video, or file, is not automatically saved to your device's storage, but rather within the Link to Windows application. The user can later download it by clicking the three-dot icon above each document.

Now, for sending Transferring documents from your phone to your computer, follow the instructions below:

Step 1Inside the app Link to Windowspress the buttonSend Filesand choose whether the document in question is in the Camera, Photo Gallery, or Files folder on your phone;

Step 2Click on the image(s) or document(s) you have chosen and finish by clicking on “Finish” or “Submit”;

Another, more practical shortcut for selecting the file involves choosing the file directly from your phone's Gallery or Folder, pressing the desired file, and clicking "Share". Finally, find the "Link to Windows" application.

Step 3A screen will appear within the Link to Windows application, showing the loading and upload process to your PC's storage. If "Uploaded" appears below your PC's name, the process has been completed successfully, and you can reset the application normally.

In this case, each uploaded document is stored in a folder that is automatically created as soon as you enable the copy and paste function between devices. The folder is usually named "Phone Link" and is located inside the Downloads folder.

To define another origin locationFollow these steps:

Step 1Go to the Link to Phone settings (represented by the gear icon in the upper right corner or the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + “,”);

Step 2Access the side menu “Resources";

Step 3Scroll down until you find the "Additional Settings" area and click on "Change Folderwithin the categoryThe transferred files will be saved in";

Step 4Choose the desired folder and save the new configuration in “Select Folder".

Testing advanced and beta Windows features

Users may have a Early preview of future Windows operating system updates. by the Windows Insider programBy simply signing up, all users with a verified Microsoft account can become "insiders" and have the right to... test advanced features and functions Before anyone else. In addition to an account, you need to have a licensed Windows 11 verification.

See how to register for the program and stay informed about every change:

Step 1: Go in Settings from the Start Menu;

Step 2Click on the side menu “Windows Update";

Step 3In the "More Options" section, scroll until you find the "Windows Insider Program”And click on it;

Step 4Click on “Become a Windows Insider Program Participant”;

Step 5Enter your Microsoft account, accept the terms and authorizations and Choose the channel type. who wants to join the program:

• Canary ChannelUpdates and builds arrive here in their earliest form, and may contain serious bugs and features that have not yet been finalized or tested.
• Dev ChannelMore stable updates focused on more experienced users, but still containing proposals that may not be approved for the final version of the Windows update;
• Beta ChannelThe channel is more closely aligned with the final version of Windows and is designed for more specialized users and IT professionals to test suggested features at a high level, through voting and reviews that are sent to the Microsoft team.

Step 6After confirming the channel, click on Continue and after authenticating your account with the program, Restart your computer. to configure the device;

Step 7After restarting, go back to the side menu. Windows Update and see if there is one update pendingIf you have it, download it and wait for it to finish.

Do voice typing

You're probably already familiar with this feature on smartphones, but now you can take advantage of it. voice typing On your computer as well. As one of the recommendations for Windows 11It's very simple to activate:

Step 1Press the key Windows+H while typing or with the cursor in a text box;

Step 2Click the microphone icon to start speaking.

Among the available settings for Windows voice typing are automatic startup (the typing shortcut becomes visible whenever the cursor is in a text box), "Automatic Punctuation"—which works according to the rhythm of your voice—and "Filter out obscenities"—which serves as an advanced filter for terms and noise.

Create multiple workspaces

If your PC has a thousand and one uses, each with its own specific workflow, the functionality of create multiple workspaces — or known as snap layouts This is interesting for you. The feature has the ability to generate independent virtual desktops, increasing your productivity and organization.

see how Improve Windows 11This allows you to manage the set of programs you use in different workspaces—whether it's transferring them between spaces, applying different backgrounds, or other customizations.

Step 1Access it by typing Windows+TAB or in the Task View icon;

Step 2The program displays all tabs of open applications on the desktop. You can delete windows or create a new desktop by clicking on "New desktop" in the bottom menu.

Set the default application.

The choice of default application For each file type, it became a little more complicated in Windows 11. One of the best-known examples is the website operator, which is already set to Microsoft Edge Explorer, even though many prefer the... Google Chrome as default browserHere's how to set the default app:

Step 1: Open the Settings from the Start Menu;

Step 2: Click Apps;

Step 3: Select “Standard appsand tap on the program you want to set as default for a certain file type. If you want to activate most, simply click on "Set Default" and all formats will automatically receive the update.

Keep Windows up to date – Windows Update

To ensure a longer-lasting and better-performing machine, rely on... Windows automatic updates so that she always has the latest version of the operating system, with the Windows UpdateNow, instead of being surprised by new updates (or not being able to find a quick way to update your Windows versions), the Windows Update can it show you if there is Pending updates available for download., guaranteeing him the possibility of customize future updates as he sees fit.

See how to access the Windows Update and make your Windows 11 faster:

Step 1Access the Start Menu Settings;

Step 2: Search for Windows Update in the sidebar menu;

Step 3: Click on “Check for updatesTo receive pending system updates, a notification will appear below with the button “Download and install“.Just click it to finish.

In the menu, you can pause automatic updates for a week, fix problems using Windows Update, set active hours to avoid receiving forced updates during a specific time period, and other important customizable settings.

Enable the default Windows antivirus.

A very good trick about How to optimize your Windows 11There is a system that offers a free antivirus application from Microsoft itself — helping you protect your device and data against various threats — called Windows SecurityThe program includes features such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus and intelligent application control, which provides real-time protection against viruses, malware, and other security threats.

Here's how to activate and maintain up-to-date protection for your computer's frontline:

Step 1In the Start Menu, search for Windows Security and click on it;

Step 2On your home screen, check what needs activation indicated by the yellow flag and click "Activate";

Step 3Confirm the action by clicking "Yes".

O Windows Security It also includes provisions for Control for accounts used by minors and easy access to control settings To keep you updated. Through the app, you can do it. quick checks Whenever you want, ensuring protection.

Configure windows and layouts with PowerToys' FancyZones.

O microsoft power toys It's a suite of free utilities designed to help advanced users and developers get more out of Windows. The new settings you get from the app increase productivity, simplify workflows, and unlock customization options not readily available in other apps that come with Windows. Windows 11. Among them, the Fancy Zones helps the user to customize and manage windows according to your need.

being able create a layout from scratch e Combine windows in columns, rows, or stacked., Fancy Zones do Microsoft Power Toys It goes far beyond the simple pre-programmed Windows command, ideal for large or small screens. See how to use FancyZones:

Step 1Install on Microsoft Store the application microsoft power toys;

Step 2: Click in OPEN as soon as it's finished;

Step 3In the main menu of power toysOn the right side, activate the utility. Fancy Zones;

Step 4: Click in Fancy Zones, which can be found either in Quick Access or in the sidebar menu, under Windows and Layouts, or via the shortcut Windows + Shift + “ — a command that can be changed later in the utility's settings. Then go to “Open layout editor";

Step 5Choose one ready-made model ou create a layout in "Create Layout", being able to choose between a grid (windows stacked horizontally and vertically) or a screen (overlapping windows);

Step 6Regardless of the choice, all that's needed is... Drag the windows to the empty area. And that's it. You can adjust its width or size. Create even more divisions by holding down the Shift key. (It's even possible to create 20 different spaces within a single workspace).

O Microsoft PowerToys app It's a godsend for having more resources at your fingertips. Among the extra features that can be important for your work are Active Mode (which keeps your screen on for longer), Color Picker, screen zoom tool with annotation, and many others. system tools, layouts, Input and output of peripherals e file management.

Clean your PC with Microsoft PC Manager

Microsoft not only has a free antivirus, but also a program that helps you... Clean out unnecessary items. e save space and internal memory., called Microsoft PC ManagerThrough the app, you can restore your PC, add a new taskbar with more user-friendly features (including Bing translator, subtitles, calculator, and even a currency converter), and, most importantly, manage your computer's storage.

See how to clean your PC in just a few clicks:

Step 1: On the Microsoft StoreFind the app. Microsoft PC Manager;

Step 2: Click in OPEN as soon as it's finished;

Step 3With the Microsoft PC Manager menu open, click on “Storage“, in the sidebar menu;

Step 4Find the option “Deep cleansing"And click"Check";

Step 5After reviewing the application, add any other recognized options you wish and proceed to "Confirm";

Step 6Perform a general cleanup by deleting the items marked "Completed".

Another tip for cleaning your computer is by activating the Storage Sensor, present in the Settings of Windows 11, with a shortcut in the menu of Storage Management do Microsoft PC ManagerThe sensor automatically cleans up inactive files, and is highly customizable in terms of how often the sensor runs and the length of time files remain in the trash and documents.

Share files with Quick Share

Android users now have another advantage: they can send files wirelessly, especially to third parties. By installing the QuickShare On a computer running Windows, the connection becomes virtually instantaneous, sending (with encryption) images, videos, and documents between Windows computers and Android devices that are near each other and have Quick Share enabled.

Check out the step-by-step instructions on how to install the QuickShare on your machine:

Step 1: Download the app QuickShare on your computer through android website;

Step 2: Once the download is complete, click on the application disc and allow it to run on your computer;

Step 3: Once the app is downloaded, log in with a Google account. After logging in, the device is registered and ready to use.

Step 4: Define whether everyone, your contacts, or only devices can find you and share files with you.

If you want to upload a file or folder, drag the media to the designated space or click on “Selectand find the desired document. The QuickShare It will search for nearby devices with the app enabled. Remember to always keep your phone screen unlocked so that the transfer happens smoothly.

Record screenshots or videos using the Snipping Tool.

The application Capture Tools allows you to record, through photo and video, the capture your screen In an integrated and very fast way, saving the media output directly to your PC's storage. The integrated Windows platform also allows, in this new update, the transcription of text from any captured image, extracting the content quickly.

Interesting, right? Read how to use the Snipping Tools:

Step 1Search for “Capture tool” in the Home Menu;

Step 2In the menu, which appears at the top of the screen, choose the function you want: the camera icon refers to printscreen of the screen (activated automatically by the shortcut) Shift + Windows + S), while the camcorder is the option of record the screen (configured by the shortcut) Shift + Windows + R), while the text extractor It's the last one from left to right (accessed via the shortcut). Shift + Windows + T);

Step 3After selecting the mode, define the capture area in the menu.

Photo Capture: The Rectangle It leaves the print in a rectangular format, limiting its size, requiring you to hold down the left mouse button and drag the cursor to define the desired area and size. Window predefines the entire open window as the capture area; same setting as Full Screen, which expands that area and records everything that is displayed, including the taskbar. A FreeformFinally, it is the most artistic, allowing curves and oscillations by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the cursor.

Video CaptureThere are only the modes of Rectangle, for point and segmented captures, and Window, to record everything that is in your browsing. Once the area is defined, the menu transforms into a recording operator, allowing you to start, pause and stop, set the microphone and mute the sound.

Record and share screen videos with Loom.

We previously showed how capture photos and videos from your screen directly through the Snipping Tools, as one of the recommendations for Windows 11, but if you want record tutorials for YouTube ou to teach classesfor example, the extension Loom, for Google Chrome, is ideal for your screenshots.

O LoomLinked to your Google, Microsoft, Slack, or iPhone account, this allows you to transform your screen recording into a video. asynchronous and shareable communication tool via link. The tool It simultaneously records the screen, your voice, and your webcam. In a unified way, it becomes self-sufficient and a true ally for educational content creators. Loom is a paid app, but has limited features in the free version.

Here's how to activate the extension:

Step 1: Download Loom as a Google Chrome extension;

Step 2After downloading, activate Loom in "Extensions" in Google Chrome (accessed via the puzzle piece icon in the upper right corner, next to Search);

Step 3Click on Loom and register, creating an account or linking one from Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Slack;

Step 4Once your account is created, click on Loom again and a top menu will appear. To take a screenshot, switch to the "Capture" option (with a camera icon); if you want to record, stay on the "Record" option and press the red "Start Recording" button.

In the menu, it is possible Change the microphone, webcam, or screen recording and capture area. With simple commands, the user can, for example, record only what is saved in the open tab, in the entire Google Chrome window, or on the entire screen. They can also... Add effects and blur to items on the screen..

Update all your apps with UniGetUI.

Now that you know how to update your Windows automatically and quickly, imagine... update all your apps at once To fully explore each additional feature and bug fix? UniGetUI It's an app that allows for this speed, in addition to managing all your apps, giving you all the app information, its origin, and even allowing you to reinstall them directly.

Check it out now how Download UniGetUI and use it without complications:

Step 1: Download the UniGetUI na Microsoft Store;

Step 2After downloading, click on OPEN;

Step 3With the tool open, in the side menu, search for “Software Updates";

Step 4If there are apps with available updates, they will appear in the guide. To update them immediately, click on “Update selection".

If you only want to select a few for updating, follow these commands:

Step 4.1: Uncheck the boxOn the left side of the app are the apps that will not be installed with new updates;

Step 4.2Click on down arrow icon next to “Update Selection”;

Step 4.3Finalize in “Download selected installers".

View image thumbnails as Windows icons with SageThumbs.

You mess with the Adobe programsYour illustrations or artwork produced using Illustrator, After Effects, or Photoshop will be handled by... Program icons in a considerable size.What is hindering the viewing of the thumbnail in question? If so, don't worry, because you can change that and still... convert them into JPEG, PNG and JPG formats with the free app sagethumbs.

Download the app by following these instructions:

Step 1Download online sagethumbs Click on Download and wait for it to finish;

Step 2Go to "Downloads" in your browser and click on the program. Allow it to run on your computer and wait a little longer for it to finish loading;

Step 3Open the application and wait for the SageThumbs menu to load. It is recommended to select all the boxes on the left and change the maximum size from 100 MB to 1000;

Step 4Once you have finished adjusting the settings, complete the process by clicking "OK" in the bottom right corner.

If it doesn't work the first time, restart your computer.

To convert the media format:

Step 1Right-click on the image;

Step 2: Find, in the menu, the sagethumbs yes, yes hover the cursor over the optionwill open a new adjacent sidebar menu, with format conversion optionsSelect the desired format and wait for it to complete.

Install image and video extensions

This tip is essential for those who edits videos frequently on the computer. and wants to ensure that media of all current formats work, being read in Windows and appearing in the image gallery. As image and video extensions They are free — with some being paid at affordable prices — and allow the formats to be understood and opened normally when downloaded.

Even better, extensions not only enable reading and compatibility with various formats, but they are also... linked via the Windows 11 Gallery app and allow the same files have their format modified to more universal formats, such as PNG, JPG, and MP4.

Here's how to download extensions safely:

Step 1Search for “Extensions" at Microsoft Store search;
Find the following extensions of image: jpeg xl, Raw, HEIF e WebP.
To youtubeFind these extensions: VP9, AV1, MPEG-2 e HEVC.

Step 2Download the file. Then, open an image or video in one of these formats;

Step 3: On the Gallery or Video Player, click in "Save asAnd below the name, choose from the new format options.

Correct grammar and spelling with QuillBot

O QuillBot It was one of the Artificial Intelligence platforms. most used in 2025And it wasn't by chance: the platform, online and available for free download, corrects texts accurately, rewrite paragraphs depending on the tone of the message, and it can even manage to... check for plagiarismis It was written by some AI assistant., And humanizing texts written by robots.

If writing is essential to your work, QuillBot can be your greatest ally in achieving better results. Here's how to access it:

Step 1: Download the QuillBot in the Microsoft Store;

Step 2: Click in OPEN and register;

Step 3With your registration created, the QuillBot It will be automatically activated to correct, replace, and make other textual, grammatical, and spelling improvements to texts in your WhatsApp, Slack, Notepad, Word, Outlook, default browser, and Microsoft Teams;

Step 4: Access the QuillBot portal, with your account created, to have access to resources. On left sidebar menuThe user can enable whichever feature they want. You can write directly in the writing field, upload files, or paste your transfer.

Step 5: For Set the language to Portuguese.Once you've enabled the feature you want to use, click on it. language button, which is located in the upper center of the screen, and is usually set to English (USA).

Use SafeinCloud password manager

Do you want a safe place to dump? important passwords from their platforms, subscriptions and even credit cards? The safeincloud It's an app that promises to keep passwords and important data confidential, offering divisions and labels to facilitate organization and alerts for repeated passwords.

To use the safeincloud On your machine, follow this process:

Step 1Install SafeinCloud on official app website;

Step 2Find the downloaded application in “DownloadsOpen the folder in your browser and click Open;

Step 3In the first menu of the application, under “Database ConfigurationIf this is your first experience with databases, select the optionCreate a new database and set a password for it.";

Step 4Create a strong password that you will use every time you log into the app;

Step 5When creating a password, log in and link a hidden storage folder in your Google Drive, OneNote, or cloud;

Step 6Add login, password, credit card, ID documents, or notes in “Add", then selecting the option you want;

Step 7: Finish the process later in “save and close".

Install ChatGPT on your PC and activate it using the Copilot key.

With so many AI options available in the free versions, some people prefer certain specific systems. Without a doubt, the ChatGPT It was a leading company in the market and reaches more than 800 million active users per week, according to research published in 2025 by OpenAI itself. With the Copilot Being the Microsoft assistant, its integration is already defined as soon as we log in to the Windows 11.

Want to know how Enable ChatGPT as the default AI assistant., and even trigger it using the same Copilot shortcut When will you need it? Follow the step-by-step instructions below:

Step 1: Install the ChatGPT No. Microsoft Store;

Step 2With ChatGPT downloaded, go to Settings from the Start Menu;

Step 3Look for the option Bluetooth and Devices, in the sidebar menu;

Step 4Go to the "Keyboard" section;

Step 5In “Shortcuts and hotkeys”, when you find the option “Customize the Copilot key on the keyboard”, click the button next to it and select “Custom”;

Step 6An application selection menu will appear. Choose ChatGPT from the options and then click "Select".

From now on, the Windows + C key This becomes a shortcut to launch ChatGPT on your computer.

Use keyboard shortcuts

As you saw throughout the article, shortcuts are very useful in everyday life for saving time and effort. They exist for a wide variety of tasks. In fact, there are so many that it's difficult to memorize them all, which is why we've listed some of the key shortcuts that are always good to remember.

Below are the combinations used in a Windows environment that were not mentioned throughout the article:

• Windows + E Opens File Explorer;
• Windows + L It locks your computer;
• Windows+A Opens quick settings, such as Wi-Fi and brightness;
• Windows + D Quickly close the workspace;
• Windows + S Starts the search from the Start Menu;
• Windows + G Open the Xbox Game Bar;
• Windows + Ctrl + Enter Open the Narrator. This feature describes what is being displayed on the screen, making it a useful accessibility feature;
• Windows + U Opens the Accessibility panel within Start Menu Settings;
• Windows + left/right arrow Adjusts the window to half the screen;
• Windows + up/down arrow Maximize, restore, and/or minimize the window;
• Shift + Windows + S Take a screenshot for photos and videos;
• Alt + Tab Switch between open applications;
• Ctrl + W Close the open tabs quickly;
• Ctrl + Shift + Esc It opens the Task Manager directly;
• Ctrl + A Select all the text in the tab;
• Ctrl + F locates any desired word or term;
• Ctrl + H Open your browser's search history;
• Ctrl + S save the document;
• Ctrl + P Send it to print.

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