10 Essential Windows Tips Every User Should Know 💻
Windows is full of small features that make your PC faster, safer, and easier to use.
Here are 10 simple Windows tips that every user should know. 👇
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🗑️ 1. Free up storage with Storage Sense
Go to: Settings → System → Storage
Turn on Storage Sense to automatically remove temp files, old updates, and trash. 🧹
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📸 2. Use built-in screenshot shortcuts
• Windows + Shift + S → snipping tool ✂️
• PrtSc → full screen capture 🖼️
• Alt + PrtSc → active window only 🪟
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🚀 3. Speed up startup apps
Too many apps launching on startup slows Windows down. 🐌
Go to: Task Manager → Startup Apps
Disable anything you don’t need (Spotify, Discord, etc.) 🛑
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🧠 4. Turn on Focus Session for productivity
Settings → System → Focus
It hides notifications while you work. 🤫
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🔎 5. Use Windows Search like a pro
Press Windows key and type anything:
• apps 📲
• files 📁
• settings ⚙️
• commands ⌨️
It saves time and replaces the Start Menu. ⏱️
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📜 6. Enable Clipboard History
Press Windows + V
Turn it on. ☑️
You can now copy multiple things and paste them later. ➕
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↔️ 7. Snap Windows easily
Drag a window to the left/right → it snaps automatically.
Great for multitasking. 👍
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🛡️ 8. Use Windows Security (built-in antivirus)
It’s already included and very powerful. 💪
Keep it on unless you use another antivirus. 🚫
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🌙 9. Use Dark Mode
Settings → Personalization → Colors → Dark
Better for your eyes 👀 and saves laptop battery. 🔋
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✅ 10. Check your Windows activation
Settings → System → Activation
If it says “Windows is Activated” you’re all good. 🥳
If not — enter your digital license key. 🔑
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