Windows 11 how-to guides

Guides for Windows 11 (most steps also work on Windows 10, and we note where they differ).

How to take a screenshot on Windows 11 (6 ways)Every way to screenshot on Windows 11: Win+Shift+S, Print Screen, Win+PrtScn, Alt+PrtScn, Snipping Tool and Game Bar - plus where screenshots are saved.How to uninstall programs in Windows 11Remove apps in Windows 11 from Settings, the Start menu, Control Panel or the command line, and what to do when a program won't uninstall.No sound on Windows 11? 9 fixes that workFix no audio on Windows 11: check the output device and volume mixer, run the audio troubleshooter, restart Windows Audio, and reinstall or roll back the driver.How to find your saved Wi-Fi password on Windows 11See the password of the Wi-Fi you're connected to or any network you've used before, using Settings, Control Panel or a netsh command in Windows 11.How to split your screen in Windows 11 (Snap layouts)Put two or more windows side by side in Windows 11 with drag-to-snap, Win + arrow keys, Snap layouts (Win+Z) and snap groups, and fix snap if it's turned off.How to change the default browser in Windows 11Make Chrome, Firefox or another browser the default in Windows 11 with one click in Settings > Default apps, and set links and PDFs to open in it.How to disable startup apps in Windows 11Turn off unnecessary startup programs in Windows 11 Task Manager or Settings to speed up boot and reduce background load.How to turn on dark mode in Windows 11Switch Windows 11 to dark mode for system UI and apps, set custom mode, and choose a dark wallpaper contrast.How to open and use Task Manager in Windows 11Open Task Manager with Ctrl+Shift+Esc, end stuck apps, check CPU/RAM, and manage startup apps in Windows 11.