Windows 10
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Get Organized in Windows 10
If you are looking to get organized in Windows 10, these tips can help! Organize your Start menu with folders Drag one tile on top of another to make a folder, then drag more tiles into it. To open the folder, just select it. Customize your Start menu with pinned applications Pin apps to the Start menu for quick access to what's important. Select Start > press and hold (or right-click) the app you want to pin > Pin to Start. You can also unpin the apps you don't need. Hide desktop icons quickly Spruce up a messy desktop in seconds. Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, select View, and then clear Show desktop icons. To see them again, select Show desktop icons. Clear your workspace Stay focused by clearing away all open apps except the one you're working on. Select and hold the window you want to stay open, then give your mouse (or finger) a little back-and-forth shake. All the other open apps will automatically minimize to clear your workspace. Video: Shake Shake Shake Be more productive in a snap Easily compare websites, take notes while in a video call, or paste between apps. Drag any app to one side of your screen until you see an outline, then let go to snap it. All other open apps will appear on the opposite side. Select one to snap it into the open space. Organize open apps with virtual desktops To create a new virtual desktop, select Task view on the taskbar > New desktop , then open some apps. To switch between desktops, go back to Task view . How to use virtual desktop Stay focused with focus assist Hide distractions while you work. Turn on focus assist to send notifications directly to action center. Select action center on the taskbar > focus assist. Focus Assist Settings
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Windows 10 - Tips and Tricks
The following will provide Windows 10 users with a few different tips and tricks that may not have been known before. Choose Light or Dark Mode Adjust how Windows is presented. Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Colors . Under Choose your color, choose from a variety of options to suit your needs. Use Alt + Tab to Toggle Between Open Tabs Press the Alt key and then tap the Tab button to toggle through all apps and items currently open. Add Emoji to Your Keyboard Express yourself however and wherever you want. Press Windows logo key + period (.) to open the emoji panel. You'll find kaomojis there too, where you can add faces made from text and symbols. (★‿★) Grab a Screen Clip Do the following to take a snip of what’s on your screen! Press Windows logo key + Shift + S to open the snipping bar, then drag the cursor over the area you want to capture. The area you snipped will be saved to your clipboard. Just paste your image to a new location, such as OneNote or within a document or email. Right-Click Apps to See Most Recently Used Files Right-click apps on your tool bar or start menu to see your most recently used files. Pin important files to the top of the list by right-clicking and then choosing to “Pin to this list.”