Using Windows 11 on your North Central University computer or your own? These basics help you work faster: arranging windows, pinning apps, and keeping notifications under control.
Snap windows side by side
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Use snap layouts
Hover over a window's maximize button (the square in the upper right) and pick a spot in the layout that appears.
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Or use the keyboard
Press Windows key + Left arrow or Right arrow to snap a window to half the screen.
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Fill the other side
Windows shows your other open windows. Select one to fill the empty space.
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Pin apps to the taskbar and Start
Open the app, right-click its icon on the taskbar, and select Pin to taskbar. Drag icons to put them in the order you like. To add an app to the Start menu instead, find it in Start, right-click it, and select Pin to Start.
Manage notifications
- Press Windows key + N to see your notifications and calendar.
- Turn on Do not disturb from the same panel when you need to focus.
- Choose which apps can notify you in Settings > System > Notifications.
Handy shortcuts
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Windows key + D
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Show the desktop
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Windows key + E
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Open File Explorer
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Windows key + L
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Lock your computer
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Windows key + Shift + S
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Take a screenshot
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Windows key + V
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See clipboard history (turn it on the first time)
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Alt + Tab
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Switch between open windows
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Stepping away from your desk? Press Windows key + L to lock your computer.
Get help
Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:
- Call: 612.343.4170
- Visit: Miller Hall 226
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT