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Upgrade VS. Update
What is the difference between Windows upgrade and update? Update A Windows update can consist of bug and security fixes and new features in a version of Windows. They tend to roll out throughout the year. Upgrade An upgrade is when versions change. For example, moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11, or moving editions from…
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Windows 11 Compatibility with Older Computers
Can a really old computer run Windows 11? You can use the PC Health Check app to determine if your device is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11. Many computers that are less than four years old will be able to upgrade to Windows 11. They must be running the most current version of Windows 10 and meet the minimum hardware…
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Windows 11: How to Create Windows 11 Recovery Media
How can I create recovery media for my Windows 11 computer? Acer recommends creating a Windows 11 recovery drive. By creating a recovery drive, you will be able to reinstall Windows 11 in case your computer ever experiences major problems like hardware failure. Windows releases updates periodically, so we recommend you…
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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: Cách ẩn thanh tác vụ tự động
Windows Thanh tác vụ nằm ở phía dưới màn hình của bạn và cho phép bạn truy cập vào menu Bắt đầu cũng như các ứng dụng thường dùng và đang mở. Bạn có thể thay đổi cài đặt trong Windows 11 để tự động ẩn thanh tác vụ khi không sử dụng bằng cách làm theo các bước sau. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsp_SoKYpb0 Nhấp chuột phải…
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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…
