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My essential Windows 11 tweaks: 22 Settings to change for a better experience

On Windows 11, we all have different preferences and requirements, and in my case, I usually customize several areas of the operating system, such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Widgets, Notifications, Clock, Apps, Display, Privacy, mobile devices, mouse, and File Explorer.

Windows 11 settings

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I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders

The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.

Windows 11 Start Logo

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Microsoft seals a TPM 2.0 loophole, once again preventing users from installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices

Microsoft might have hit pause on its fullscreen multi-page popup ads in Windows 10 but recently patched the TPM 2.0 trick. It allowed users to bypass the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.

TPM 2.0

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Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.

Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.

ASUS ROG Strix OLED 27-inch XG27AQDMG Banishers hero.

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Surface Pro 11 with 5G and Surface Laptop 7 is now available for pre-order via Microsoft's "for business" store

If you've been waiting to buy the new Surface Pro 11 with 5G, or waiting for the device to be made available via Microsoft's commercial channels, the wait is finally over.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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