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Windows 11 Compatibility
The following Acer laptops, desktops and tablets have been tested as being suitable to upgrade to Windows 11. If your product model is not listed in the table below, 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 visit the Windows…
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How to Check Screen Time Usage in Windows 11
Windows 11 allows you to easily monitor the amount of time your computer screen is on, off or in sleep mode. This can be useful in figuring out battery usage details and for keeping track of how long you are actually using your computer. How to check battery usage and screen time Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙, or…
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How to Download a Battery Report in Windows 11
Windows 11 allows you to download a complete battery report that shows details about your battery to help monitor battery performance. The battery report will show your battery specifications, recent usage and history of usage, and the battery capacity history over time. Use the instructions below to download a detailed…
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How to Check How Much Battery Power Each App is Using in Windows 11
Windows 11 has built-in features that allow you to monitor your battery usage to help you save power and extend the life of your battery. You can view your Power and Battery settings to see what apps and programs are using the most battery power. Use the instructions below to check your power and battery settings and see…
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How to Turn Off the News and Interests Widget in Windows 11
Windows 11 includes a News and Interest widget that provides notifications for weather, news stories, sports scores and more. This widget is enabled by default in Windows 11, but can be disabled in a few short steps. Follow the instructions on how to turn off the news and interests widget in your taskbar. Note: There is…
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How to Use Voice Recognition in Windows 11
Windows 11 has built-in accessibility features that allow you to control your computer using your voice and dictate text into electronic documents. These features can come in handy if you have trouble controlling your computer or find typing to be difficult or slow. Over time, Windows can improve voice recognition by…
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How to Use Remote Desktop in Windows 11
You can use remote desktop to conveniently access your computer from another device. Your remote desktop connection will allow you to use your PC just as if you were logged into it directly to access files and apps, transfer documents, send messages, and more. There are several ways to establish a remote desktop…
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Windows 11: How to Quickly Minimize Windows
You can use keyboard shortcuts in Windows 11 to quickly minimize your active windows. You can use the keyboard shortcuts below to minimize your windows. How to Minimize All Windows Press the Windows ⊞ + M keys at the same time. How to Restore All Windows Press the Windows ⊞ + Shift + M keys at the same time. How to…
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How to Uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 11
You may want to uninstall a Windows update if you start experiencing problems with your computer shortly after it updates. The instructions below will walk you through removing a Windows update. Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings ⚙, or use Windows ⊞ + I to quickly open Settings. Select Windows Update from the menu on the…
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How to do a System Restore in Windows 11
You can use Windows System Restore to create restore points or snapshots that you can use to restore your computer back to a specific date or time if you encounter any issues. You can use this feature to undo unwanted system changes. This can be useful anytime you download and install Windows Updates, make registry changes…