Tag: Windows 11

A screenshot is worth a thousand words. In most cases, using screenshots to share your ideas is more efficient than writing down wordy emails or messages. If you don’t know how to take screenshots on Windows 11, you’ve come to the right place! After reading this article, you’ll learn how to take screenshots on your Windows 11 computer easily!

4 ways to take screenshots on Windows 11

There are more than one method to take screenshots on Windows 11. In this article, we list 4 methods for you to try. You don’t have to try all. Just pick the one that works best for you.

1. Keyboard shortcuts
2. Snip & Sketch
3. Snipaste
4. Snagit

Use Keyboard shortcuts to take screenshots

The easiest way to take screenshots on Windows 11 is to use keyboard shortcuts. You may have already know that by simply pressing the print screen key on your keyboard, you can take a screenshot of the entire screen. Below are some frequently used screenshot keyboard shortcuts you should know:

Key combination	Function
PrtSc (this key might also be called Prnt Scrn or Prt Sc on some physical keyboards)	Copy the entire current screen to the clipboard. If you’re using OneDrive to sync the Pictures folder, the screenshot will be automatically saved to your OneDrive. You can also press Ctrl + V to paste the screenshot to other places like Paint, Word, Google Docs and so on. Note: In some laptops, you can only activate the Print Screen button after pressing the Function key.
The Windows logo key + PrtSc	Capture the whole screen and automatically save the screenshot to the path: C:\Users[Your Name]\Pictures\Screenshots. The screenshot will also be copied to the clipboard, too.
Alt + PrtSc	Take the screenshot of an active window (the window currently in use). If you’re using OneDrive to sync the Pictures folder, the screenshot will be saved to your OneDrive automatically. It’ll also be copied to the clipboard, too.
The Windows logo key + Shift + S	This keyboard combination will invoke the built-in Snip & Sketch app, a more refined version of the Snipping Tools and comes with a feature-rich image editor. We’ll introduce this tool in the next section.

Use Snip & Sketch to take screenshots

Snip & Sketch, originally known as Screen Sketch, is a free screenshot tool provided by Microsoft. It has been built into Windows 10 since October 2018. In Windows 11, you can still use this handy tool to take screenshots.

To take screenshots with Snip & Sketch:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key, Shit and S and the same time to launch Snip & Sketch. Your mouse pointer will turn into a cross, and the screen will immediately dim. You’ll see a list of tools on the top of your screen.
   
2. Snip & Sketch provides you with 4 options. You just need to select the one you need:
   
   – A rectangular snip
   – A free-form snip
   – A screenshot of the active window
   – A full screen screenshot
   
3. Once you took a screenshot, the screenshot will be copied to the clipboard. You can paste it into a document, or paste it into an image editor. The thumbnail of the screenshot will appear at the lower-right corner of your screen. You can click on it to mark up and share the screenshot.
   

The image editor in Snip & Sketch app provides some basic tools for you to mark up and share the screenshot you just took.

Use Snipaste to take screenshot

If the built-in Snip & Sketch app fails to meet your needs, just give Snipaste a try!

Snipaste is a simple but powerful snipping tool that enables you to pin the screenshot back into screen.

You just need to download and install the application, press the F1 key to start snipping, then press the F3 key to paste it as a floating window. That’s it!

Snipaste is easy to use. It can detect UI elements automatically, and gives you pixel-level control when snipping. If you want to boost your efficiency, you can refer to the manual to discover more hidden features.

Use Snagit to take screenshot

Snagit – The Best Screen Capture Software for Windows and Mac

If you’re a professional content creator, Snagit may be the best screen capture and recording software to help you make step-by-step instructions.

With Snagit, you can easily use images, videos and GIFs to share idea, give feedback and communicate more efficiently.

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That’s it! Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ve learned how to take screenshots on Windows 11. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a line in the comment area below. Thanks for reading!

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If you’re a Windows users, you may have already been familiar with the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), but few have run into the White Screen of Death (WSoD). Recently, we’ve seen many Windows 11 users are complaining that their screen turns completed white after login.

Unlike the BSoD, the WSoD doesn’t show any error messages on the screen, and most users who encounters this issue can still use their mouse and keyboard. If you’re experiencing the exact same issue, don’t worry. You’ve come to the right place. After reading this article, you should be able to this issue quickly and easily!

How to fix Windows 11 white screen after login

Here’s a list of fixes that have resolved this issue for other Windows 11 users. You don’t have to try them all. Just work your way down through the list until you find the one that does the trick for you.

1. Run explorer.exe with administrative privileges
2. Modify the Shell value in Registry Editor
3. Uninstall the latest Windows update

Fix 1: Run explorer.exe with administrative privileges

The Windows 11 white screen issue after login may occur if the explorer.exe process is not working properly. Before trying anything more complicated, try running explorer.exe as the administrator and see if this fix works. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to invoke Task Manager. Then click File > Run new task.
   
2. In the Create new task window, type explorer and check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges. Then Click OK.
   

Windows 11 will restart the explorer.exe process. Normally, after restarting the explorer.exe process, you would resolve the Windows 11 white screen issue. If this fix doesn’t work, just try the next fix, below.

Fix 2: Modify the Shell value in Registry Editor

If you’re still having the issue, try modifying the Shell value in Registry Editor. Here’s how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Shift and Esc at the same time to invoke Task Manager. Then click File > Run new task.
   
2. In the Create new task window, type regedit and check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges. Then Click OK.
   
3. In Registry Editor, go to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon, then locate the Shell value on the right.
   
4. If you didn’t find the Shell value, just right click your mouse and select New > String Value to create a new one and name it as Shell.
5. Double click on the Shell value to invoke the Edit String window. Ensure that its Value data is set to explorer.exe. Click OK to save the change.
   
6. Restart Windows 11 to see if this issue persists.

If you’re still experiencing the Windows 11 white screen after login, don’t worry. Move on and try the next fix, below.

Fix 3: Uninstall the latest Windows update

If none of the fixes above works for you, you may need to uninstall the latest Windows update. Normally, after uninstalling the latest Windows update, you should fix this issue.

To uninstall the latest Windows update, follow the steps below:

1. On your keyboard, press Ctrl, Alt and Del at the same time, then hold the Shift key, click the Power button on the bottom-right corner and select Restart. Windows 11 will boot to Advanced Startup.
   
2. Click Troubleshooting to see advanced options.
   
3. Go to Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
   
4. Click Uninstall latest quality update. Then Windows 11 will restart.
   
5. See if Windows 11 white screen issue after login persists.

If you can see the wallpaper and desktop after login, congrats! You’ve resolved this issue. If you still get a white screen after login, you need to follow the step 1 ~ 3 in fix 3, then click Uninstall latest feature update. Normally, this problem should be resolved after you uninstalled the latest Windows update.

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Hopefully, one of the fixes in this article helped you resolve Windows 11 white screen issue after login. Feel free to drop a line below in the comment area if you have any questions or suggestions on this issue. Thanks for reading!

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[Tutorial] How to upgrade to Windows 11

The Insider Preview Build for Windows 11 is now available. If you’re interested in Windows 11 and want to get a sneak peek at the new Windows 11 visual design, now you just need to enroll Windows Insider Program. As of now, every Windows 10 user can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free. In this article, you’ll find detailed information on how to upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.

System requirements for Windows 11

These are the basic system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC. For more information, please refer to this Microsoft document: Find Windows 11 specs, features, and computer requirements.

Processor:	1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM:	4GB
Storage:	64GB or larger storage device
System firmware:	UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM:	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card:	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display:	High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts:	Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.

As we can see, there is actually a certain hardware threshold for meeting the system requirements to run Windows 11. The first one is that the processor must support 64-bit, as there is no 32-bit version of Windows 11. Correspondingly, the memory should be at least 4GB and the storage space be more than 64GB.

What’s more, to run Windows 11, the machine must supports UEFI secure boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 version, which prevents many people from upgrading Windows 11.

Check for compatibility

At the Windows 11 launch event, Microsoft launched a PC Health Check app, which is designed to help users check if their current PC meets the requirements to run Windows 11. However, Microsoft temporarily removed the app from its official site.

But don’t worry! The good news is that now we can use a third-party app to check whether your PC meets the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11 or not. This “WhyNotWin11” app provides more comprehensive information than Microsoft’s PC Health Check, which is more accurate and detailed.

How to upgrade to Windows 11

Once you’ve ensured that your PC meets the system requirements to run Windows 11, you just need to enroll Windows Insider Program to check for Windows 11 updates via OTA. Here is how to do it:

1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open the Windows Settings. Go to Updates & Security > Windows Insider Program.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select an account and opt-in your PC to flight Insider Preview build via Settings. Your PC need to be restarted in order to receive the Insider Preview Build for Windows 11.
3. Once you restarted your PC, go to Windows Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update. Click Check for updates on the right to start checking and downloading the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build.
   
4. Once downloaded, just restart Windows to install the latest latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build on your PC. Since this is a huge upgrade, it may take some time for your PC to complete the installation process.

When you see the sign-in screen, congrats! It suggests that the installation process completed.

The new Windows 11 visual design

The new Windows 11 UI and Start menu is very similar to those of Windows 10X. As you can see, the live tiles in Windows 10 are removed in Windows 11.

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Microsoft is also rounding off window corners for all built-in apps, which makes the whole interface look cleaner, modern and softer:

The redesigned Windows Settings interface, which looks like the Settings app UI on iPadOS:

Microsoft is bringing widgets to Windows 11:

To access Widgets in Windows 11, just click on the widgets button on the taskbar.

New Action Center in Windows 11:

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Windows 11 marks a visual evolution of the Windows operating system. The new Windows 11 visual design is modern, beautiful and elegant. It balances a new, refreshed UI and feel with the familiarity of the Windows we already know, making it easy to get started.