Hidden Windows 11 Features You’re Not Using Revealed: What You’ve Been Missing

Top 10 Hidden Windows 11 Features You’re Not Using Yet

Windows 11 comes with dozens of features, but many users never explore its full potential. In this article, you'll discover 10 powerful hidden features that can significantly boost your productivity, performance, and customization experience.

1. Focus Sessions

Built into the Clock app, Focus Sessions help you stay on task with timers and breaks. Link it with Microsoft To Do and Spotify for maximum productivity.

2. Snap Layouts

Quickly organize multiple windows by hovering over the maximize icon and choosing a snap layout. It's great for multitasking.

3. Virtual Desktops

Create separate workspaces for productivity, gaming, and entertainment. Each desktop can have its own background and apps.

4. Voice Typing

Press Win + H to enable voice typing. This feature has improved drastically, supporting accurate and fast speech-to-text conversion.

5. File Explorer Tabs

Just like in your browser, File Explorer now supports tabs. Press Ctrl + T to open new ones and stay organized.

6. Clipboard History

Enable it in Settings and press Win + V to view your clipboard history. It stores multiple copied items for quick reuse.

7. Nearby Sharing

Share files instantly with nearby Windows devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. It's fast, wireless, and secure.

8. Energy Recommendations

Found in Settings → System → Power & battery, this tool offers power-saving suggestions that can prolong your battery life.

9. Dynamic Refresh Rate

Windows 11 can automatically switch your display between 60Hz and 120Hz to balance performance and battery usage.

10. Classic Context Menu Access

Want the old right-click menu? Just press Shift + Right-Click and you’ll get the full legacy context options.

That’s it! But here’s something extra for power users…

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