Windows Tips and Tricks

Expert David Rivers shares tips and shortcuts for working more efficiently in Windows.

Introduction

• Get more out of Microsoft Windows
• What you will need for this course

1. Top 10 Windows Tips

• Customize your startup environment
• Stay focused with Shake
• Block notifications with focus assist
• Make File Explorer open to This PC
• Pin email folders to the Start menu
• Run multiple virtual desktops
• Choose a target folder for File Explorer
• Enable Compact view in File Explorer
• Create a lock screen slideshow
• Arrange windows with Snap templates

2. Helpful Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

• Shortcuts for organizing and navigating apps
• Use a keyboard shortcut to lock your screen
• Use copy and paste in Command Prompt

3. Efficiency Tips in Windows

• Access all Windows commands with "God mode"
• Customize privacy options in Windows
• Configure automatic updates for apps
• View and select files in File Explorer

4. Windows Display Tips

• Enable the touch keyboard
• Choose what appears in the Start menu
• Customize UI colors in Windows

5. Windows Performance Tips

• Free up disk space by removing unneeded system files
• Save system resources by controlling animations
• Fine-tune power settings
• Run apps as an administrator

6. Useful Apps, Tools, and Utilities

• Use the Windows Mail app
• Use full Calculator features
• Get maps offline with the Maps app
• Edit your photos and create a video
• Create a video from your photos

Conclusion

• What's next?