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 11 Powerful Windows 11 Tips You Probably Didn’t Know

If you're using Windows 11, you need to read this. In just a few minutes, you’ll learn 11 incredible tips that can save you 600–700 hours over time. These are real productivity hacks — especially Tips #2, #6, #7, and #9. Let’s dive right in!

1️⃣ Voice Typing – Talk Instead of Type

Why waste time typing when you can just speak?

🎙️ Just press Windows + H, start talking, and Windows will type for you — emails, documents, messages, anything.

✅ Super handy, yet underused!

2️⃣ Dynamic Lock – Lock When You Walk Away

Leave your PC unattended? Let it lock automatically for security.

🔐 Go to:

Settings > Accounts > Sign-In Options > Dynamic Lock

Pair your phone via Bluetooth, and once you walk away — boom — your PC locks within 15 seconds.

3️⃣ Scan Your PC for Viruses – Built-in Protection

Forget third-party antivirus.

🛡️ Use the powerful, built-in Windows Security:

Settings > Privacy & Security > Virus & Threat Protection

Click Quick Scan to spot threats instantly.

4️⃣ Snap Your Window Layouts – Multitask Like a Pro

Want 3 big windows and 2 small ones?

🪟 Use Snap Layouts to organize your workspace.

Just press Windows + Z, and snap apps however you want.

Perfect for multitasking!

5️⃣ Visualize Your Battery Better – Know What’s Draining It

Track which apps use the most power.

🔋 Go to:

Settings > System > Power & Battery > Battery Usage

See battery stats by the hour and app.

Boosts battery life and helps you manage usage.

6️⃣ Tabs in File Explorer – No More Window Overload

Like Chrome, but for files.

📂 Open multiple folders in tabs within one File Explorer window.

No need to click back and forth anymore — just switch tabs!

7️⃣ Create and Manage Multiple Desktops – One for Work, One for Play

Why clutter everything on one desktop?

🖥️ Set up different desktops for productivity, entertainment, etc.

Hover over the taskbar desktop icon to switch instantly.

🎯 Organize apps and tasks effortlessly.

8️⃣ Custom Screenshots – Snip Smarter

Forget Print Screen — get precision.

📸 Use the Snip Tool with Windows + Shift + S

Take full screen, window, rectangular, or freeform screenshots in seconds.

9️⃣ Storage Sense – Clean Automatically

Goodbye clutter, hello space.

🧹 Go to:

Settings > Storage > Storage Sense

Enable it to automatically delete temp files and old data.

No more manual cleanup or third-party tools!

🔟 Customize the Start Menu – Your Menu, Your Way

Want Settings right in the Start Menu?

🎨 Head to:

Settings > Personalization > Start > Folders

Add or remove icons like Settings, File Explorer, etc., for easy access.

1️⃣1️⃣ Pin Apps to the Start Menu & App List – Faster Access

No more hunting for apps.

📌 Right-click any app > Pin to Start

Unpin with a click too. Arrange your Start Menu your way.

🛡️ Glanceable VPN – Stay Safe Always

A brand new Windows 11 update.

🌐 Glanceable VPN shows your VPN status directly — no need to open a separate app.

Peace of mind, at a glance.

✅ Which of These 11 Tips Did You Know?

And more importantly — which ones are you actually using?

💬 Share this with your friends and family using Windows 11 — it could save them hours too.

Until next time — Keep Trakin’ & Stay Safe! 🖐️