Summary
Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft, offering a modern and refreshed user interface, enhanced productivity features, and improved performance and security.
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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
Student, Faculty and Staff
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
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Left-aligned, live tiles
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Centered, simplified, no live tiles
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Taskbar
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Fully customizable
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Centered icons, limited customization
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Window Management
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Snap Assist
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Snap Layouts & Snap Groups for better multitasking
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Animations & Visuals
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Basic animations
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Fluent Design with rounded corners and smoother animations
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Virtual Desktops
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Basic support
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More customizable and easier to manage
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Microsoft Teams
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Separate app
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Integrated into the taskbar
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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
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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
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| 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