This article will detail some of the differences between Windows 10 and Windows 11 and provide links to official videos from Microsoft to help explore the updated operating system.
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The first, most noticeable change in Windows 11 is the placement of the taskbar - your start menu and icons will be in the center of the taskbar by default:
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This setting can be adjusted if you prefer the traditional left-side start menu by:
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If you are missing an option, try right-clicking an item and checking this show more options button. You can also use shift + right-click to jump straight to the Show more options menu for faster access.
Copying, Cutting, Etc.
You may have noticed in the previous section that the right-click options for copying and other functions appear different now. These right-click options still exist, but have updated buttons located at the top of the right-click menu:
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Feel free to browse more videos here.
Common Issues
After a fresh rebuild to Windows 11, there may be some issues that need addressing.
Monitor Arrangement
If you use multiple displays, your monitors may be in the incorrect order when logging in. To fix this:
Right-click on the desktop and select ‘Display Settings’.
Use the ‘Identify’ button to identify which monitor is which number.
Drag and drop the monitors around so that they are in the correct orientation:
Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
You can also change which monitor is your main display by clicking on it to highlight it and then selecting the ‘Make this my main display’ checkbox.
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