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Windows 11: How to Customize your Lock Screen Background
How do I change the image on my lock screen in Windows 11? You can personalize your lock screen in Windows 11 to show windows spotlight, a picture or slideshow. Use the instructions below to change your lock screen settings. Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings⚙. Click on Personalization in the menu on the left. In the…
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Windows 11: How to Change your Desktop Background
How do I change the background picture in Windows 11? You can personalize your desktop background in Windows 11 to show a picture, solid color or slideshow. Use the instructions below to change your background settings. Click on Start ⊞ and select Settings⚙. Click on Personalization in the menu on the left. In the…
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Windows 11: How to Get to All Apps
How do I see a list of all applications installed on my computer? Windows 11 shows a listing of Pinned applications by default. You can choose to show all applications instead using the instructions below. Click the Start menu (Windows icon). Click the All apps button to show a list of all applications on your computer.
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Windows 11: How to Launch an Application
There are several ways to launch applications in Windows 11. You can click the app icon on the taskbar, search for the app or select the application from the All Apps list. Use the instructions below to launch an application. Click Start ⊞. Type the name of the App in the search box, or choose All apps to select the…
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Windows 11: How to Automatically Hide the Taskbar
The taskbar sits at the bottom of your screen and lets you access the start menu and frequently used and currently open apps. You can change the settings in Windows 11 to automatically hide the taskbar when not in use using the instructions below. Right-click in the taskbar and choose Taskbar settings. In the taskbar…
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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…
