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But you have to do the snapping and the resizing of the app windows manually. Windows 11 simplifies the process through Snap Layouts. For instance, from the menu, you can choose to open two apps side by side by clicking on the relevant layout. Once you've chosen the layout, you can choose the apps to populate the layout. The group layouts also move over to any connected external displays. From PCs to smartphones to gaming consoles, Windows 10 was meant to power everything. To make that vision a reality, Windows 10 needed mobile apps.

Project Astoria was only available as a beta and the company canceled it in fall to focus on iOS porting tools alone. And it is because of this focus that Windows 11 has launched with support for Android apps. Because the apps run natively, you can install them, pin them to the taskbar, and group them in layouts.

In essence, Android apps installed on Windows 11 PCs behave like native Windows apps, for the most part. With the incoming Google Play Games support on Windows , the Android app ecosystem will become even better. Clean desktop, clear mind. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest Windows news, feature updates, how-to tips, deals, and more. Use Windows 11 like a pro A better way to copy and paste.

Simply snap and arrange your apps Organize windows, optimize screen space, and maximize your productivity with a snap. NEW Catch up on your news at a glance Personalize your content feed with Widgets, so you can quickly see all the things you like to keep tabs on, from sports and weather to your schedule and to-dos. Catch up on your news at a glance Personalize your content feed with Widgets, so you can quickly see all the things you like to keep tabs on, from sports and weather to your schedule and to-dos.

Add Widgets to a Board Open the widget settings by selecting your avatar. Make the Widget board your own Change your widget board to reflect your interests and show the info you want. Search quicker from the Start Find what you want. Connect with anyone from the taskbar 1 Select Chat on the taskbar to start a call or chat.

NEW Chat with a single touch Microsoft Teams is now built into Windows 11 so you can instantly chat and video call, right from your desktop.

Click an app, document, or website to open it. This closes the search bar and refocuses on the app. Manage your Cortana preferences. For a deeper look into all Cortana can do, including using voice recognition, see How to Use Cortana.

Method 6. All of the files on your computer can be found in this app. File Explorer will open to a list of your most frequently-accessed folders.

Click This PC in the left panel. This displays a list of drives and folders on the computer in the right panel. If you use Microsoft OneDrive, click OneDrive on the left side of the screen to open the contents of your drive. Double-click a folder to open it. The files contained in the folder will appear. Create a new folder. Type a name for the folder. Copy a file or folder to another folder.

A menu will appear. Click Copy. Double-click the folder you want to copy it to. Right-click a blank space in the background of the folder. Click Paste. Rename a file. To change the name of a file: Right-click the file. Click Rename. Type a new name. Delete a file. To delete any file or folder: Right-click the file or folder. Click Delete. You may have to provide permission to confirm.

Method 7. Click the square-shaped chat bubble next to the clock. Check your notifications. Like on a phone or tablet, your Windows 10 PC keeps track of the notifications you receive through apps. Sometimes notifications will display buttons you can use to perform actions, such as launching an app or changing a setting.

To customize the way you are notified by a certain app, click the small gear icon on a notification, then make your changes. Toggle options on and off. The buttons that run along the bottom of the Action Center are quick links to enable or disable features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Battery Saver mode. If a tile is gray, that feature is turned off.

Tap a tile to toggle its feature on or off. Method 8. Click Apps. All of your installed apps including those that came pre-installed on the computer appear in the right panel. Click an app you want to remove. Depending on the app, you may see several buttons appear below. Click Uninstall. A confirmation message will appear.

Windows Home also called Win Home is the basic edition of Windows. It provides all the fundamental functions of Windows, such as connecting to the Internet, browsing the web, watching videos, using office software, and playing video games.

It is the least expensive edition of Windows, and it comes preinstalled on many new computers. Windows Professional also called Windows Pro , or Win Pro is an enhanced Windows edition, for power users, and small to medium sized businesses. It includes all the features of Windows Home, plus the following:.

Windows Professional for Workstations and Windows Enterprise provide advanced features for professional studios and large businesses. For more information, refer to the side-by-side comparison in the official Microsoft Windows business edition comparison chart.