How To Use Windows 11! (Complete Beginners Guide)

[@richardmoffatt6606]

When you say "you just click here" or "hover here" without having folks know where the heck the cursor is. There is a cursor highlighter that would make this much more valuable- but it's wonderful you spending your own time to help people.

[@thedotc]

I concur. Suggest make the cursor appear larger so one can see more easily where it is. Thx

[@innocentlife2346]

Exactly! Bad teaching, And he's talking a mile a hr. Smh

[@JamesCobb-x4p]

I can say thanks for your help and really appreciated your time

[@bburnsga]

@@innocentlife2346 You can slow down the speed easily, just click the Settings button at bottom right on the video, select Playback Speed, & slow it down. I'd rather it be faster, to save time...sometimes I speed up or slow down videos to suit me.

[@davidwitt4965]

Moved to fast, probably without the suggested highlights. Explain what this is or that is. Worthless to me. BYE!

[@hauntedangelwolf]

Thank you so much for this! I'm finally getting a laptop with Windows 11 after being without a PC for several years. The last system we had was Windows 7 so I have a lot of catching up to do.

[@calzor]

How’s it going, today?

[@trishmalloy1143]

Thanks so much! I've been a Mac person for 30 years, but am starting a part-time job that uses Windows. It's good to know the basics. Thanks

[@JohnWHoff]

I wish I could change the COLOR of the folders. That way, instead of reading the names on dozens of folders, if there's a few folders I'm using constantly I could just, bam, go right for "purple folder." I mean, think about it...in real life people use color-coded folders all the time (blue for criminal files, red for family law, green for oil and gas rights, regular yellow for most civil files, etc) but with these virtual files, there is ONLY ONE COLOR.

[@microwavechicken7424]

Icon and folder customizing applications are available for Windows. You can customize folders

[@SilverHunterN]

That's a brilliant idea. Why hasn't anyone programmed that in yet? I mean, I can use red folders for 2d flash animation sincevthstnlogo is red, orange for blender 3d, since the blender icon is mostly orange and so on.

[@MyHeart-zy8gf]

How are you doing

[@RadagonTheRed]

MacOS has had that feature for over a decade. 👍

[@innocentlife2346]

​@@microwavechicken7424This is the way, It's set up on my phone 📱 But, I'm a beginner learning windows 11🪟 computer 🖥️💻 in general. All this technology is out here now. I don't want to be left behind😮😅

[@genen.7370]

You keep giving these classes and I'll keep watching. I'm hitting the subscribe button. Thank you!

[@soongjin123]

I just barely discovered this but now with 11 pro i was able to pop out youtube and multitask and more tablet like feature. LOVE THIS!

[@chrislarson9253]

Although you speak very fast for old lady ears ( I had to keep pausing to catch up), you have a kind voice that helped make my transition from Windows 7 to 11 less traumatic.

[@zxKAOS1]

If you have a keyboard, the Shift + < key is used to slow down playback speed. Likewise, Shift + > to increase it If no keyboard, then click on the Gear icon --> Playback Settings

[@LilCraftyNook]

Ha! I haven’t used Windows SINCE 7! I need all the help I can get, so totally understand!

[@JENNIFERVAZQUEZ-o9x]

agree

[@owenj7076]

I just purchased my first Windows machine so this was really helpful. I feel like I know what in general to expect now and can start learning the system more easily.

[@a.gandhy6186]

same.. i fly with macOS but feel like a child with windows lol..

[@Riztuli_ige]

Franky?

[@futuremillionaire069]

same i bought msi gf63

[@richyo6412]

Cheers for putting your time in.

[@nuhfulai1851]

Just got my first windows machine.This tutorial is very helpful .Thank you

[@motoryzen]

Windows machine aka spyware machine. Hope you enjoy being a digital slave (Microsoft mines your data and doesn't pay you any of the profits they make from selling it..that's called digital slavery by the way).

[@toddharkness153]

Awesome tutorial!! Thank you!! Lots of my questions were answered!!

[@jaygeyer8487]

Very helpful. I have been using an older Windows version on my work PC, and bought a new computer. This tutorial helps a lot with getting into Windows 11. Thanks!

[@MyHeart-zy8gf]

How are you doing

[@annie_cbn]

thank you! super helpful for someone transition from a MAC OS system... struggling so much with windows operating system at work

[@bohemelavie1]

I've been using a macbook for the last 10 years, did not expect windows to have changed so much when I turned my new computer on today!

[@skyerichardson7522]

Very helpful guide, thank you for making this!

[@declanoshaughnessy7733]

Hi my name is Declan,i live in Galway,Ireland Happy Christmas and a proserous and happy 2024.Okay my question is this i own a Lenovo ssd labtop running on Windows 10 but is giving me option to use Windows 11 my labtop is a very fast ssd as i run on usb3 at all times and am installing fibre broadband into my house with speeds of 500mb as i had broadband up to now recieving signal from a tv mast but speeds are and vary between 20mb to 35mb.When i bought my labtop from my labtop shop he said never upgrade to windows 11 because all my drivers would have to be upgraded for windows 11 and also i have no microsoft a/c on my labtop but is it part of operating system on windows any ideas cheers Declan

[@janetallen5846]

I have used a Chromebook for years and totally did not understand windows. You video helped me immensly.

[@core4472]

Thanks for the tutorial mate. From a Mac user of 25 years running a pc for the first time, this was very useful indeed. However, what’s the difference between “you can click here” and ‘’you can GO AHEAD and click here”?? You scored a total of 43 ‘go aheads’ in 19:22 mins. Approx 1 ‘go ahead’ every 25 seconds… for 20 mins! ooof! Americans dooo love a ‘go ahead’ x

[@vksmkwn]

Thank you for this instructions and complete begginers guide🙌

[@panright1]

Excellent. Going from 7 to 11 and this should be a great help.

[@robertjones9450]

This is a very helpful Microsoft tutorial. Explains a lot to beginners , thanks. about how to use microsoft edge.

[@suzy1252]

Thank you so much!! Question: how do you put apps on desktop instead of taskbar?

[@lorraines.carroll1162]

Yes...how??? I did some by accidently dragging and dropping then renaming them. But how??? I have no idea how I got to that in the first place...lol...help...

[@JeneeKnee]

Very helpful video!! Great job!!

[@lindapelletier]

I am just starting to watch this because I keep getting notified if I want to upgrade to Windows 11. I just want to know if I have to use Edge or if I can keep using my Chrome browser? That is the main reason I haven't switched yet. I really like Chrome and have so many tabs saved and don't want to lose them. I also wondered if you can switch back and forth between 10 and 11.

[@JJFlores197]

Microsoft wants to force everyone to use Microsoft Edge. You aren't required to use it, but MS is heavy handed with this and will try to change your default web browser to MS Edge. A Windows upgrade shouldn't modify your personal files or programs, but its always a smart idea to have a backup. I suggest signing into a Google account to save your bookmarks and saved passwords to your Google account. You can also export bookmarks to a file and keep them in a safe space (like Google Drive or flash drive) and you can then restore them in case your bookmarks get wiped for some reason. It is possible to have 2 Windows installations on a computer. This is known as a multi-boot system. I don't really recommend doing this if you aren't tech savvy as it is very easy to accidentally delete the wrong partition and loose all your data. If you really want a multi-boot system, you can probably take your PC to a reputable PC repair shop and ask them to install a second operating system. I believe Windows gives you about 7 - 11 days to downgrade back to the previous Windows install, but I wouldn't count on it.

[@JENNIFERVAZQUEZ-o9x]

Thanks for this tutorial it helps a lot with getting into windows 11. I like the fact that you can double click and a lot of optioned comes out right away. I also like the dark themes.

[@margaretmiddleton7513]

Thankyou for this. How do i get the screen black like yours. I know you can change background colours but a little anxious about black

[@peterades9482]

What a great tutorial very well spoken.

[@MyHeart-zy8gf]

How are you doing dear

[@gunslinga7077]

downloading it right now thanks for the tips bro

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Until today I used win 7 ultimate ever since it was released. I just started with Win 11 pro today and experience no real learning curve. Win 11 has a n easy to navigate and very intuitive driven user interface. I like that things happen much faster than I expected. So far very nice. Great little tutorial. Which just reminded me what I found on my own.....fast and easy to use. Thank you for the presentation.

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

I just switched today from Windows 10 to Windows 11. I am using motherboard ASUS ROG Maximus XII HERO (Wi-Fi). I upgraded its BIOS to firmware 2701. I love the context -menu every time I do a right click, specially when Copying / Moving / Pasting / Renaming file. Very handy. I also love the dark themes for the whole Windows GUI. It is relaxing to my eyes.

[@CharleyHarley01]

Waiting on my LG GRAM as I type. Handy to see all this, thanks. I use 10 now, this gave me insight to the 11 set.

[@fredstone-be6go]

A-1 presentation !! well done, thanks Alpaca !!

[@cm08302000]

I wish your mouse pointer was a little more distinct and larger so we could follow where you are clicking. Thanks

[@robertgreen8325]

Great information! I am a new user and this really helps.

[@bumpintheG]

Thank You!!!!! I'm old school and this video really help me to navigate windows 11 for classes I have to take. The default settings was causing me to only see part of my tests questions so even though I knew the answers I chose wrong on purpose because I couldn't see the other options and didn't know how to adjust it. I do now 🥳❤❤❤

[@SaucyWench7]

Nicely done, thank you for taking time to do this.

[@richhare3765]

Interesting that it continually crashes (see time: 16:50) and the author talks about rebooting the computer to fix it. You'd think by now that Microsoft would not release unstable system software. I've never experienced that using any Apple product, Chromebook or Android operating system. Watched video to develop an understanding of Windows 11 basics and found that it answered most general navigation questions. Thanks.

[@salmam8407]

Thank you for this beginner tutorial 🙏💕

[@andreakahn3178]

Thank you.

[@stevevalkos6308]

thank you, this helped me get started with Windows 11

[@worthmillionnzz]

I used to download cursors from the Internet onto my PC. I would then open my File Explorer and find the downloaded file in the Downloads section. When I double-clicked it, a special application would launch, allowing me to crop the cursor to the desired size for my Roblox gameplay. However, lately, whenever I attempt to open the cursor file, my printer launches instead and I don't know what caused this change. Is there a way to get back the editing application that I originally had?

[@Corey_G]

I’d like to see stuff about using the Microsoft pen. Thanks for your video.

[@crosisofborg5524]

When windows stopped using the word program and started calling them applications that’s when it turned to crap. Windows 2000 and windows XP were the best for user comfort.

[@DHammerr]

Just what i was looking for.

[@user-yellowroses0809]

WOW did I need this. Thank you

[@dieselboats7886]

Hmmmm... I don't have the 'quick toggles' in the lower right that you mention at 1:07 - power off, etc. Thoughts?

[@robertmungo5428]

Great video! Thanks!

[@chriskonicki233]

Wow, so glad I found this video.

[@angel-mq2mo]

I can't open pdf file attachments from email without converting them first. And Adobe reader is installed. Sooooo frustrating!! Help!

[@prakashm1468]

Soooooooo frustrating you don't know how...but still complain about it without learning!!!!

[@somethingmysterious1135]

Very useful! Its my first time hearing about the OS upgrade :)

[@muhammednaijun]

Does the brightness slider also work with desktop pc as well? (here u r using a laptop with the monitor)

[@JJFlores197]

No since your computer has no way of controlling the brightness of a monitor. You would need to manually adjust the monitor's brightness.

[@joniroylance8729]

How can you print? How to find your email that’s been installed?

[@JJFlores197]

The keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+P works on most programs that support printing and will bring up a print preview/print settings menu. Alternatively, most programs have a print option somewhere on the program or menu. It varies between programs. As for your 2nd question, I don't know what you mean.

[@larrywelch9359]

Just watched. Can you give me some help on editing the "Right-Click" menu (Context Menu). I want to add on first right click then add a submen with programs. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

[@valerier.2685]

Thank you. I had to buy another tower and it has windows 11 on it..... Have not turned it on yet, because I had no idea what to expect. After watching your video, I think I can handle it... :D

[@TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou]

thank you joined your family and now to look for a vid on how to use my external dvd player thru vls so i can see my dvd's.

[@richm718]

Thank you for this very informative video Keep up the good work as I will be looking for more

[@dr.mano-asmlearning421]

Great presentation!

[@it_security_courses_online]

Very informative, nice job!

[@RajuAhmed-jk7ub]

So good.. Its very helpful for me Thanks so much ❤

[@LadyHavana74]

Can you download *Google Chrome* as your default browser as opposed to Microsoft Edge???

[@LadyHavana74]

And, what if you *hate* Windows 11 and want to revert back to Windows 10, how would you do that???

[@motoryzen]

@@LadyHavana74 format c drive and install Linux Mint Cinnamon instead and you'll get your sanity AND actual control and ownership of YOUR PC back.

[@1stAshaMan]

Edge has exactly 1 use. It's navigating to the download page of a better web browser.

[@Koons97]

Got a new job to set up windows 11 laptop's for students and this is perfect

[@grannyjan6460]

Is there a way to slow down your voice? And your hand motion?

[@SheilaTrueLove]

Where is the KZbin APP? How am I supposed to make videos or upload to my Channel?

[@JJFlores197]

There is no KZbin app for Windows... you use the KZbin webpage to upload videos. As for making videos, it depends. You can use screen capture software like OBS to record your screen or record your videos on a camera/phone, transfer them to your PC and use editing software to edit and export your videos.

[@psilocybemusashi]

i like how windows keeps trying to force an upgrade to windows 11 on me. I just upgraded to ubuntu instead. great to have MS out of my life.

[@JENNIFERVAZQUEZ-o9x]

agree

[@ogunleyeoluwasegundaniel2976]

Hi, Any suggestion on how to get rid of the adverts on the windows 11 lock screen?

[@AndreiTãtaruknowledgeWindows]

Thank you so much for the Windows 11 Tutorial, Sir! It's very useful for me because I'll buy a new laptop with Windows 11 and I want to learn every single thing in Windows 11. 🙏 ❤️

[@peterlloyd106]

Thanks cool video explains things simply to get started.

[@Mary-el3pi]

Lots of great info here. Thanks so much!

[@maryandrade3848]

Thank you. This was very helpful and with clear instructions on how to do things with Windows 11.

[@zpushy633sora]

You have a very Beautiful name. I always love the name Mary

[@grandpajim329]

🤩 THANKS , AWESOME INFO for 11 beginner!

[@lukecuxton1514]

Thank you so much for the tutorial

[@monapetersen7183]

you speak too fast. thank goodness i can stop and replay over and over. you covered everything. thank you.

[@phyo-qo6uc]

You can change playback speed setting.

[@antoniiocaluso1071]

any ideas on how to get the Taskbar place on the Left-side vertically? just my old habit :-) tanx!

[@JJFlores197]

Settings>Personalization>Taskbar>Taskbar behaviors>Taskbar alignment>Left It doesn't look like you can put the taskbar in a vertical position anymore.

[@olgasaenz7430]

Thank you- great run through

[@aleemunnisa5511]

Sir how to edit documentation in laptop &this video is very helpful for me😊

[@LaGantoise]

Very good video. It's the video I was hoping to find. I'm glad Microsoft went back to the looks of all the pre-Windows 10 looks. I have a smaller laptop which I bought to bring along during travel but it runs on Windows 10 and I absolutely dread it. Luckely I don't use it for a lot of stuff but still.. My main laptop is +10years old and I have it still running on Windows 7. The software works just great but the +10 years old hardware is showing. So I need a new laptop with more modern hardware. I'm glad I'll be enjoying Windows 11.

[@marktravis4381]

If you go to settings you can put the start button on the left again

[@justaguy-69]

OMG i took one look and decided its finally time to do the linux switch !

[@phedrob3735]

So how would you pin icons to your desktop

[@shielabrooks4882]

Can you explain why the keyboard wont type???

[@slimolive]

Do you sign in with Microsoft or as a local user? I just learned about this recently and just bought a new laptop

[@JJFlores197]

Its up to you. I would go for a local user account. The thing is that Microsoft is forcing people onto an online account that provides no real benefit. In a cynical take, its just Microsoft's way of forcing you to do things they want.

[@slimolive]

@@JJFlores197 I learned about this recently and I would rather to go for local user account. Because of Microsoft’s Is there a simple clear instructions to get it setup for local user to the new laptop. Thanks for your reply.

[@JJFlores197]

@@slimoliveI think the easiest way is to put in a bogus email address and password when it asks you to login with your MS account. After 2 or 3 tries, it will tell you something when wrong and will give you the option to create a local user account. Again, going back to the cynicism, Microsoft is hellbent on forcing people to use an online account so they don't make it easy to create a local user account.

[@q95oldies57]

Does 11 network ok with 10 or 7?? Also, can you use older programs like Cool Edit Pro II?

[@JJFlores197]

What do you mean network? Like file shares? Yes. As far as old programs, that really depends. I'm not familiar with that software. It may or may not work or may require modifications to get it to work.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Win11 is not as good as windows 8.1 Microsoft is going the wrong way case in point: CUT & PASTE are missing in Win11 now it is tiny icon of scissors and tiny icon of ? How can they screw up CUT & PASTE

[@kensherman4019]

Thank you! Very clear and helpful!!!

[@veranaessens8592]

how do you switch the bleeming thing off?

[@2112nyc]

Thanks a lot for this video. I am getting a new laptop in a few weeks and this tutorial was very useful,

[@issackmohamedsheikh2765]

Thank you this is so helpful.

[@SmaRT_lizard_TV]

thank you! very useful info.

[@haythamkibrahim9207]

Great job! Very helpful.

[@DebbieWalkerArtmadeeasy]

Hp quit/ crashed and received new computer When they transferred all files all kinds of files on my desktop, can't find files other places, everything is all messed up. How do I approach this huge process? So overwhelmed

[@Mr__Holmes]

great video😃

[@ashleyMorales1988]

Thanks! This helped so much!

[@imateofit]

great video. thank you

[@gibbonschip]

Thanks. Great video. I'm trying to figure out if I can put Apps on the desktop. If I download a program and install, there's an icon on the desktop. But it seems like apps can only be pinned to the taskbar, or as you demonstrated, you can access them from the start menu which is maybe good enough. I'm just used to starting everything from the Desktop.

[@lorraines.carroll1162]

I agree...I'm used to that too...and I loved looking at the screen...seeing Microsoft Word - clicking on it - and then opening it. I found out how to do this by accident. But everything you said here,and how easy this young man explained it....WELL...it's PERFECT! I'M 74 AND...my old computer had windows 8!! When I bought this computer...I was so lost, but this man has brought new life to my knowledge! I'm so much more comfortable now with Windows 11!!! Thank you buddy!!!

[@MyHeart-zy8gf]

How are you doing dear

[@siddharthmagazine]

Thank you for this video. Really helpful to get an overview of Windows 11.

[@tasalaquraishi4269]

outstanding explaining 👍

[@BoneyWhy]

Windows is sucking more and more. Now, it's a multi-step effort just to see the date. They've made common tasks, such as "refresh", "add to Windows Media Legacy Playlist", "Extract all" in File Explorer more difficult as well. They seem to want to be replaced by Linux!

[@cyberbfostar]

Pretty cool that the full Windows 11 will be on the ROG Ally

[@saniagamesYT]

Thanks for making this it was really helpful

[@Bobster986]

It would be great if you could move the task bar left, right, or center. 🙂

[@serenafalgoust1383]

Great tutorial. Thanks for your presentation