Welcome to Windows 11. The look and feel are a little different but functions the same. Here are some steps to take to complete your computer setup. If you need assistance, you can schedule an appointment with us by emailing soehelp@syr.edu
New Look and Feel
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The Windows Start button and search box are now located in the center at the bottom (instead of bottom far left). When you click the Windows Start button, it shows you pinned apps and recommended files, but you can click the “All” button in the upper right to get to the full alphabetic listing of applications. In the bottom lower right corner of that Start menu, is where you will now find the Power button to Lock, Sleep, Shutdown or Restart the computer.
Meet Windows 11: A whole new look - Microsoft Support
Meet Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Connecting laptop to monitor(s) for the first time after Windows 11
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Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows - Microsoft Support
Adding Shared Mailbox to New Outlook for Windows
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SELECT: In Outlook folder pane, right-click your account name, and select Add shared folder or mailbox.
SELECT: In the Add shared folder or mailbox window, type the name of the mailbox you want to access,
Done
Where is the Shared Mailbox?
Answer: There is a new folder called "shared with me" and when you click on it the mailbox will be there.
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Printer Setup- This is timing dependent, so at the initial setup you may not see printers right away
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Optional Updates- /Advanced Options/Optional Updates/Driver Update section /Expand by clicking the Down Carat symbol/ click check box next to each driver update / Download & Install
Restart your computer
Microsoft MyAccess Portal -
This Microsoft Portal is used to request the standard suite of software applications which are installed and managed by IT. Microsoft Office and Edge are installed automatically by default. Microsoft Copilot request is for NEW requests ONLY. If you currently have a license, it is installed already to your Microsoft account.
Login to https://myaccess.microsoft.com
Choose “Access packages” on the left side
Click “Request” on the application(s) you’d like to install, and then choose “Request for myself” on the next screen
Once requested you will receive an email confirmation that you can disregard, no further action needed.
The apps that you have requested or already installed are listed under Active
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Company Portal app -
The Company Portal app allows users to view the status of your device(s) and applications assigned to you through SU’s management system. The app is installed by default and can be opened via a Start Menu search / Type Company Portal
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Sync
The “Sync” option is used to manually start any pending actions, such as the installation of requested software.
To initiate a sync:
Open the Company Portal app and go to “Settings” in the lower-left.
Click “Sync” in the Settings window.
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View application install status:
Go to “Downloads & updates” in the left nav pane to view the status of applications that are installed (or are currently installing).
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How to Adjust Sound and Notifications
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Windows logo key and the letter L together OR Click Windows Start button > click Power button in bottom right > click Lock
Windows 11 Features-
File Explorer- Now has Tabs
Just like we can open tabs in a web browser, File Explorer also lets you open or add new tabs. So, instead of opening multiple File Explorer windows, you can use tabs to open different folders, drives, etc., to ease your work. For this, you can:
Click on the Add icon (or plus icon) available just next to a tab in File Explorer
Use Ctrl+T hotkey
Right-click on a folder or drive and use the Open in new tab option. A new tab will open immediately with that particular folder or drive. This option won’t be available when you have selected multiple tabs.
Alternative Sign in Options - PIN / Windows Hello / FingerPrint (not all hardware has Hello or FingerPrint)
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Stay Organized by Using Multiple Desktops | Microsoft
Microsoft Accessibility Tools
Meet Windows 11: Accessibility - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Speech Services
Voice to Text Option to Type
Windows Key plus H Key to get started.