Five Very Helpful Computing Tips
Often, the simplest computing tasks in Windows are the easiest to forget how to do. Following are five tips to help you do some of the most important things on a Windows computer and ironically, they’re also the things we most often forget how to do. I hope you’ll tuck this newsletter away so you can refer to it the next time you need to do one of these things.
How do I take a screenshot on Windows 11?
Windows 11 has three built-in methods for taking screenshots. To take a screenshot on Windows 11, you can:
- Use the Snipping Tool in your Start menu. Launch this little utility and it will make quick work of capturing a screenshot.
- Or press and hold the Windows logo key + Shift + S button on your keyboard.
- Or press Win + G on your keyboard to open the Xbox Game Bar and use the Capture area function.
How do I screen record on Windows 11?
If you want to record activity happening on your screen, Windows 11 has built-in screen recording capabilities. To screen record on your Windows 11 device:
- Open the Snipping Tool in the Start menu.
- Then, press the Record button and select New.
- Last, select Start after specifying which part of your screen you want to record.
- Or you can also screen record in Windows 11 by using the Xbox Game Bar. Press Win + G on your keyboard to open the app and click Record to start recording your screen.
How do I move the Taskbar in Windows 11?
Windows 11 allows you to keep the taskbar in the bottom center of your screen (default position) or move it to the center-left of the screen. If you want to move your taskbar:
- Right-click on the taskbar to open Taskbar settings.
- Expand the Taskbar behaviors section.
- Change the Taskbar alignment dropdown selection from Center to Left.
How do I change my username in Windows 11?
Windows 11 makes it easy to change your username. To change your local account’s username in Windows 11:
- Open the Control Panel and go to User Accounts.
- Select the profile whose username you want to change.
- Select Change your/the account name.
How do I adjust Power and Sleep settings in Windows 11?
To access and adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 11:
- Select Start, select Settings, select System, then Power & Battery.
- Select Screen and Sleep. Here, you can make adjustments to when your computer turns on/off, and goes to sleep. And you can create profiles of these adjustments for when your computer is plugged in or on battery power.
Larry McJunkin, President
Tellico Village Computer Users Club