The World of Windows

Save any website to PDF If you need to save a web page as a PDF , you don't need to install any apps or go through too much trouble. Windows allows you to save websites as PDFs as an alternative to printing them, and then also lets you view these files with your browser, a feature that other alternative browsers like Chrome have also implemented. Go to the page you want to save as a PDF. Press Control + P to open the print options for the web. Open the Destination menu where the printer appears. Choose the Save as PDF option . Click the Save button below. Open multiple instances of the same app Windows 11 has inherited a neat trick from its predecessors that allows you to open the same app more than once , and have both instances behave independently of each other. This way, if you have a task that requires changing a setting for that app, you can open it twice and perform it separately. All you have to do is middle-click the app icon in the...

The idea is that if you're using Windows or Windows 11 for the first time, you'll have the tools to master its features and get the most out of it. We also want to help power users discover some new things on our list. And as we always say at Xataka Basics, if you're a Windows 11 expert and there's a good trick we've missed, we invite you to share it with everyone in the comments section . That way, less-experienced users can also benefit from the knowledge of our users. Access the old Windows 10 right-click menu Windows 11 is changing the context menu for the first time in a long time. This means that when you right-click on an item, the menu that appears is new, and it lacks many features that the Windows 10 context menu had . Fortunately, you always have the option to explore that other menu with the rest of the options. All you have to do is right-click on an item and click Show more options , which is the last option listed in the context menu. Th...

We're bringing you a compilation of 42 features or tricks for Windows 11 , with which we hope you'll have the tools to fully master the operating system. With these, you'll learn to master new and old Windows features, as well as how to use other, more hidden or lesser-known features. Put the start menu on the left The main feature of Windows 11 is the change to its Start menu. Not only because it's getting rid of the tile system we saw in Windows 8 and Windows 10, but also because it now resides in the center of the screen. But if this latest change bothers you, you can move the Start menu back to the left of the taskbar to where it always has been. To move the start menu to the left , go to Windows settings. Inside, tap on Personalization . Within the customization options, click on Taskbar . Here, click on the Taskbar Behavior section. Click on Taskbar Alignment , and change Center to choose the Left option . Configure the start m...

Learn what's new in Windows 11  2   , discover the difference between Windows 11 Home vs. Pro and vs. Windows 10. Compare to find the version of Windows that's right for you. Check out the Windows 11 system requirements Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Windows 11 Home vs. Pro Feature Windows 11 Windows 10 New user interface Windows 11 is brighter and easier to use. We took the best elements of Windows 10 and redesigned them to create a comforting place to work and play. Smart Recommendations in File Explorer & Start Menu Find the documents you need faster with smart recommendations in your Start menu and File Explorer. You can also mark your favorite files and use File Explorer tabs to organize and separate them—only in Windows 11.  1 Passkeys integrated with Windows Hello Passkeys are the cross-platform future of login security management. Windows 11 users will be able to replace passwords with passkeys on websites and apps if they offer them. Inst...

Intuitive navigation. Easy organization. Faster performance. Plus, new features to unlock your productivity and creativity. Explore these Windows 11 features and discover why Windows 11 is the best Windows ever. Check if you can update now Easier to use Optimized for productivity Performance and safety Video games Check if you can update now Using it is easier Explore ways you can get things done quickly and easily when using Windows 11. Accessibility Features Navigate with speech recognition 1 , see what’s being said with live captions, or have on-screen text read aloud in a natural, human voice. 2 Windows 11 makes using a PC easy for everyone. Working productively is easier Achieve balance on your desktop with easy-to-use tools and Windows 11 features that can help you optimize screen space and maximize your productivity. Space Remaining Assistant Organize screen elements instantly so you can unleash your best ideas. Simply drag a win...