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Windows 11: How to Align the Taskbar and Start Menu to the Left Side of the Screen
The taskbar sits at the bottom of your screen and lets you access the start menu and frequently used and currently open apps. Windows 11 aligns the taskbar and start menu to the center by default. You can change the alignment to the left side of the screen like in previous versions Windows using the instructions below.…
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Windows 11 Home Requires an Internet Connection and Microsoft Account for Setup
Can I setup Windows 11 without an internet connection? Windows 11 Home requires an active internet connection for first time setup. You will need to make sure you are connected to the internet and use a Microsoft account to setup your system. You will not be able to create a local account during setup with Windows 11 Home…
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Windows 11: How to Access Device Manager
How do I get to Device Manager in Windows 11? You can use Device Manager to view and control the hardware that is connected to your computer. Use the instructions below to open Device Manager. Click on the Magnifying Glass (Search icon) in the taskbar. Type Device Manager in the Search bar and press Enter. Click a category…
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Windows 11: How to Setup the Fingerprint Reader
How can I setup the fingerprint reader to sign-in to Windows 11? Some Acer notebooks include a fingerprint reader that you can use to sign-in to your computer. Use the steps below to setup your fingerprint reader. Click on the Magnifying Glass 🔎 in the taskbar. Type Fingerprint in the Search bar. Select Set up fingerprint…
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Windows 11: How to Check the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version
How can I check what version of TPM my computer has? Many Acer computers include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to provide hardware-based security for your device. You can use the steps below to check the specifications of your TPM chip. Click on the Magnifying Glass 🔎 in the taskbar. Type TPM in the Search bar. Select…
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Windows 11: How to Create a Recovery USB Drive
How do I create a factory restore drive for my Acer computer? It is a good idea to create a recovery drive for your computer so you can reinstall Windows 11 if you encounter any issues that require you to restore the system. This drive will only contain the factory software and will not backup any of your personal files or…
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Windows 11: How to Access Control Panel
Where is Control Panel located in Windows 11? You can use Control Panel in Windows 11 to view and change system settings similar to previous versions of Windows. Use the steps below to access the Control Panel in Windows 11. Click on the Magnifying Glass (Search icon) in the taskbar. The Search window opens. Type Control…
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Acer Desktop Computers Eligible for the Windows 11 Upgrade
How can I tell if my Acer desktop is able to upgrade to Windows 11? Acer has published a list of models that support upgrading to Windows 11. If your product model is not in the list, Acer has not tested the device and the drivers have not been updated for that model. For more information on the Windows 11 upgrade, please…
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Acer Notebook Computers Eligible for the Windows 11 Upgrade
How can I tell if my Acer laptop is able to upgrade to Windows 11? Acer has published a list of models that support upgrading to Windows 11. If your product model is not in the list, Acer has not tested the device and the drivers have not been updated for that model. For more information on the Windows 11 upgrade, please…
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Windows 11: How to Check if your PC Meets the Requirements
How can I tell if my computer will run Windows 11? This video will show you how to use the Microsoft PC Health Check App to see if your computer meets the system requirements for running Windows 11.
