Overview
Welcome to Windows 11! Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, offering a modern and refreshed user interface, enhanced productivity features, and improved performance and security.
Audience
Faculty, Staff & Students
Comparing Windows 10 vs Windows 11
Feature
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Windows 10
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Windows 11
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Start Menu |
Left-aligned, live tiles |
Centered, simplified, no live tiles |
Taskbar |
Fully customizable |
Centered icons, limited customization |
Window Management |
Snap Assist |
Snap Layouts & Snap Groups for better multitasking |
Animations & Visuals |
Basic animations |
Fluent Design with rounded corners and smoother animations |
Virtual Desktops |
Basic support |
More customizable and easier to manage |
Microsoft Teams |
Separate app |
Integrated into the taskbar |
Log In to Windows 11
- Once you turn on computer, you will see a lock screen with today's date & time. Press any key, click the mouse, or swipe up (on a touchscreen) to proceed to the login screen.

- Login with your CCBC Credentials

If you see another use login, you can select Other User
Log out Windows 11
There are multiple ways to logout of your Windows 11
Option 1: Using the Start Menu
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Click the Start Button
- Located in the bottom-center of the screen (Windows icon) or Press Windows Key
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Click Your Profile Icon
- It’s at the bottom-left of the Start menu.

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Select “Sign out”
- Click Sign out from the dropdown menu.

Option 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut
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Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
- This opens a black screen with several options

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Click “Sign out”
- Select Sign out from the list.
Option 3: Using Alt + F4 (on Desktop)
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Close or minimize all open windows
- Make sure you're on the desktop.
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Press Alt + F4
- This opens the “Shut Down Windows” dialog.

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Select “Sign out” from the dropdown
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
You can view and customize some keyboard shortcuts in Windows Settings (Win + I) > System > Keyboard > Advanced keyboard settings.
Keyboard Shortcut
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Action
|
Win + A |
Open Action Center |
Win + S |
Open Search |
Win + D |
Show Desktop |
Win + E |
Open File Explorer |
Win + L |
Lock Computer |
Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow |
Switch between Virtual Desktops |
Ctrl + Alt + Delete |
Open Options to Lock Computer, Switch User, Sign Out, Change Password or Task Manager |
Win + I |
Open Settings |
Win + M |
Minimize all windows |
Alt + Tab |
Switch between Open Applications |
Please Visit Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Article for more keyboard shortcuts