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%Begin Windows 10 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks GA S REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Software & Apps &gt; Windows 31 31 people found this article helpful <h1> 13 Windows 10 Tips and Tricks</h1> <h2> Things you might not know you can do with Windows 10</h2> By Tricia Goss Tricia Goss Writer Pima College Tricia Goss has been a writer and editor for 10&#43; years. She&#39;s written tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office applications and other sites.
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13 Windows 10 Tips and Tricks

Things you might not know you can do with Windows 10

By Tricia Goss Tricia Goss Writer Pima College Tricia Goss has been a writer and editor for 10+ years. She's written tips and tutorials for Microsoft Office applications and other sites.
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Information in this article applies to all devices running the Windows 10 operating system. Panos Sakalakis/Unsplash <h2> Secure Your Computer With Windows Hello </h2> Windows Hello is the biometric security system available in Windows 10. It can scan your face, iris, or fingerprint to log into Windows 10.
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Secure Your Computer With Windows Hello

Windows Hello is the biometric security system available in Windows 10. It can scan your face, iris, or fingerprint to log into Windows 10.
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To set up Windows Hello: Select the Windows icon, then select the gear to open your Windows Settings. Select Accounts.
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To set up Windows Hello: Select the Windows icon, then select the gear to open your Windows Settings. Select Accounts.
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Not all Windows 10 computers support face and fingerprint recognition. If yours doesn&#39;t, then you cannot use Windows Hello.
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Not all Windows 10 computers support face and fingerprint recognition. If yours doesn't, then you cannot use Windows Hello.
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<h2> Access the Hidden Start Menu </h2> If you find yourself missing the traditional Windows Start menu, right-click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. A menu will pop up showing common administrative tools, folders, and shutdown options.
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Access the Hidden Start Menu

If you find yourself missing the traditional Windows Start menu, right-click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. A menu will pop up showing common administrative tools, folders, and shutdown options.
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<h2> Copy and Paste With Cloud Clipboard </h2> Windows 10 has a cloud clipboard feature that allows you to see a history of items you have copied. You can even pin items that you want to reuse or review more than once.
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Copy and Paste With Cloud Clipboard

Windows 10 has a cloud clipboard feature that allows you to see a history of items you have copied. You can even pin items that you want to reuse or review more than once.
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Press Windows Key &#43; V to open the cloud clipboard. You can access clipped or copied text, images, and more on any computer as long as you are signed in to the same Microsoft account. <h2> Record Your Screen With the Game Bar </h2> Although it is intended for PC gamers to record clips and screenshots of games while they play, anyone can benefit from this feature-rich tool in Windows 10.
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Press Windows Key + V to open the cloud clipboard. You can access clipped or copied text, images, and more on any computer as long as you are signed in to the same Microsoft account.

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Press Windows Key &#43; G to open the Windows 10 game bar. With the game bar open, you can use the following shortcuts: Windows Key &#43; Alt &#43; R: Start/stop recording.Windows Key &#43; Alt &#43; G: Record the previous 30 seconds.Windows Key &#43; Alt &#43; PrtScn: Take a screenshot.
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Press Windows Key + G to open the Windows 10 game bar. With the game bar open, you can use the following shortcuts: Windows Key + Alt + R: Start/stop recording.Windows Key + Alt + G: Record the previous 30 seconds.Windows Key + Alt + PrtScn: Take a screenshot.
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<h2> Enable Nearby Sharing </h2> Nearby Sharing lets you share website links, photos, documents, and more with other nearby devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Once you enable Nearby Sharing, you can share anything by selecting the Share icon in Microsoft Edge. You can also share pictures directly from the Microsoft Photos app.
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Enable Nearby Sharing

Nearby Sharing lets you share website links, photos, documents, and more with other nearby devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Once you enable Nearby Sharing, you can share anything by selecting the Share icon in Microsoft Edge. You can also share pictures directly from the Microsoft Photos app.
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Both devices must be running Windows 10 version 1803 or later and have Bluetooth enabled to use Nearby Sharing. <h2> Quickly Show Your Desktop </h2> In previous versions of Windows, the Show Desktop button was located in the lower-right corner of the screen next to the time and date. Now, there is a feature called the Action Center.
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Both devices must be running Windows 10 version 1803 or later and have Bluetooth enabled to use Nearby Sharing.

Quickly Show Your Desktop

In previous versions of Windows, the Show Desktop button was located in the lower-right corner of the screen next to the time and date. Now, there is a feature called the Action Center.
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The Show Desktop button is still there; it has just been significantly trimmed down. If you click the small, rectangular spot just to the right of the Action Center, you will be taken to your desktop. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key &#43; D to instantly go to your desktop.
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The Show Desktop button is still there; it has just been significantly trimmed down. If you click the small, rectangular spot just to the right of the Action Center, you will be taken to your desktop. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + D to instantly go to your desktop.
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<h2> Set Up Dynamic Lock </h2> Locking your computer when you walk away from can be an effective way to protect your privacy. There are a few ways you can lock your screen on most computers. Press Windows Key + L.
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Locking your computer when you walk away from can be an effective way to protect your privacy. There are a few ways you can lock your screen on most computers. Press Windows Key + L.
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Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Lock. Use the Lock feature in your screen saver.
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Select the Window icon, select your user icon, and then select Lock. With Windows 10, there is one more way to lock your computer.
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Select the Window icon, select your user icon, and then select Lock. With Windows 10, there is one more way to lock your computer.
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The Dynamic Lock feature lets you pair your PC with your phone via Bluetooth. When the two devices aren&#39;t close to each other, your computer screen will lock automatically. To set up Dynamic Lock in Windows 10: Pair your phone with your computer using Bluetooth.
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The Dynamic Lock feature lets you pair your PC with your phone via Bluetooth. When the two devices aren't close to each other, your computer screen will lock automatically. To set up Dynamic Lock in Windows 10: Pair your phone with your computer using Bluetooth.
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Select the checkbox for Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you&#39;re away under Dynamic Lock. You must remember to carry your phone with you when you walk away for Dynamic Lock to work. <h2> Minimize Windows With Aero Shake </h2> Although it was actually introduced in Windows 7, Aero Shake is a little-known feature that is still available in Windows 10.
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Select the checkbox for Allow Windows to automatically lock your device when you're away under Dynamic Lock. You must remember to carry your phone with you when you walk away for Dynamic Lock to work.

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Any other open windows will be minimized. You can bring them all back up by grabbing and shaking the window once more. <h2> Microsoft Edge Reading Mode </h2> Even if you use Chrome, Firefox, or another web browser as your primary means of accessing the internet, you might want to check out Microsoft Edge when you are trying to read or study without distractions.
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Any other open windows will be minimized. You can bring them all back up by grabbing and shaking the window once more.

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Microsoft Edge Reading View will eliminate banners, ads, and navigation elements of a website, turning the content into a magazine-style format that is easier on your eyes. Reading Mode will only work on sites that support this feature. <h2> Split Your Screen With Snap Assist </h2> This Windows 10 feature can help you be more productive by snapping windows to the sides or corners of your screen without any hassle.
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Microsoft Edge Reading View will eliminate banners, ads, and navigation elements of a website, turning the content into a magazine-style format that is easier on your eyes. Reading Mode will only work on sites that support this feature.

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You can split your screen by snapping two, three or four windows evenly. <h2> Add Cortana Skills </h2> Cortana is the digital assistant built into Windows 10. Although the virtual assistant can do many things straight out of the box, you can add more Cortana skills to increase your productivity: Type Cortana notebook into the Windows search box and select Open Cortana&#39;s Notebook.
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You can use it to get in touch quickly via Skype or email. To begin using My People, select the People icon on the taskbar, select Get Started, and then follow the on-screen instructions. <h2> Night Light </h2> The blue light emitted by electronic devices can prevent you from falling asleep at night.
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You can use it to get in touch quickly via Skype or email. To begin using My People, select the People icon on the taskbar, select Get Started, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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