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If you want to learn about Windows 11, you’ve come to the right place. Every issue our team of experts brings you the best tips, tricks and tutorials for Microsoft’s operating system. In this second issue we show you how to make the most from Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system. We take you through core functions that are all too often overlooked, and also take a look at some more advanced features, including how to stay safe on your favourite social networks. If it’s apps and gear you’re looking for, our in-depth reviews help you find the very best your money can buy. We cover all the very best of tech, across all the major platforms, so you’re bound to find something for you. It’s all in this second issue…

18 billion CORTANA, MICROSOFT’S VIRTUAL ASSISTANT, HAS BEEN ASKED A LOT OF QUESTIONS SINCE LAUNCH 900 million THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF DEVICES CURRENTLY RUNNING WINDOWS 10 32% THE APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF WINDOWS STORE DOWNLOADS THAT ARE GAMES SIXTY-SEVEN THE AGE MICROSOFT’S FOUNDER BILL GATES WILL HIT IN 2022 (WONDER IF HE’LL CLAIM HIS STATE PENSION?). 21H2 THE CURRENT STABLE VERSION OF WINDOWS 11 (AT TIME OF WRITING) 16 THE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF WINDOWS RELEASED SINCE WINDOWS 1.0 IN 1985 (NOT COUNTING 3.1, 8.1, ETC.) 35 million THERE ARE ESTIMATED TO BE MORE THAN 35 MILLION WINDOWS APPS AVAILABLE 115 million THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE USERS OF MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE CLOUD STORAGE 3.6% NUMBER AT ITS PEAK, THE WINDOWS PHONE OS HAD LESS THAN 4% MARKET SHARE (BASED ON THE…

Blocking Notifications Choose which notifications you want to see and hear. The remainder of your alerts will go into the Action Center so you can see them at a more convenient time. Step 1 You can easily activate Focus Assist using the quick actions panel in the Action Center. The default setting is Off. Click the Quick action button once to allow priority notifications only, click it a second time to allow alarms only. Click the button a third time to turn Focus Assist off again. Step 2 You can also turn Focus Assist on or off in the main settings (settings > system > focus assist). Once there, you can also set up your automatic rules and customise your priority list. You can set automatic rules based on times,…

Nearby Sharing Share your files quickly with Nearby Sharing: your computer automatically picks the fastest way to share your file or webpage, either over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Step 1 To enable Nearby Sharing, open Settings and click on System. Now click on Shared experiences and turn on the Nearby Sharing option. You may be asked to sign in, or confirm sign in, if you have several accounts associated with your computer (Microsoft account, email account, etc.). Step 2 You can also activate Nearby Sharing from the quick actions menu in the Action Center. You can send any video, photo, document or webpage viewed on Microsoft Edge to people or devices nearby by clicking on the share icon in the top right corner of the app or right-clicking to view the…

Using the Your Phone App The setup steps for connecting a mobile device to your Windows 11 computer are the same for almost all compatible Android devices. The app offers additional features for Samsung devices. Step 1 Open the main app list from the Start menu and look for “Your Phone”. Click the app and then click the “Get Started” button on the screen that opens. You will need to sign in with the same Microsoft account on both the PC and the companion app on your phone. Select/sign in to that account next. Step 2 On your Android phone, open a browser window and go to www.aka.ms/yourpc. You may already have an app installed that can link to windows called Your Phone Companion (on Samsung, open the Quick settings…

1 Directions You can use the Map app to plan routes: in a car, by public transport and even on foot. Select your chosen transportation method using the icons at the top of the Directions pane. You can either leave the A field as My Location or type a new one. In the B field, type your destination. The route will appear on the map. You can refine the route by clicking the Options button. 2 Search Click the Search button on the left-hand side of the map window and a new pane will open. This pane contains some search suggestions, such as Hotels and Coffee and Shopping, with the standard search field at the top. As you type your search, suggestions will appear in the search pane. You can click any…