Welcome to Windows 11. The look and feel are a little different but functions the same. Here are some steps to complete your computer setup. If you need assistance, you can schedule an appointment with us by emailing archit@syr.edu.
New Look and Feel
The Windows Start button and search box are now located in the center at the bottom (instead of bottom far left). If you want it back to the left, in the Windows search box type “alignment”, then click “Controls alignment of the taskbar”. Change Center to Left.
When you click the Windows Start button, it shows 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
By default, your laptop will mirror your display to be the same on the monitor as is on your laptop. To adjust your display to extend your desktop to your monitor(s), see this information, type Win+P 
on the keyboard and select Extend. Or see Change your screen resolution and layout in Windows.
Adding a Shared Mailbox to New Outlook for Windows
In the Outlook folder pane, right-click your account name, and select Add shared folder or mailbox.
In the Add shared folder or mailbox window, type the name of the mailbox you want to access.
Where is the Shared Mailbox?
There is a new folder called "shared with me" and when you click on it the mailbox will be there.
Printer Setup
Note: At the initial setup you may not see printers right away.
Verify Printers are installed.
Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
Select your primary printer, then select Set as default.
Adobe Installation
Open Adobe Creative Cloud.
Login to Adobe with your SU Email and follow multi-factor authentication steps.
Locate Adobe Acrobat > Install. You may wish to also install Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and others.
Make Adobe Acrobat the Default Viewer: Set Acrobat Reader or Acrobat as default PDF viewer.
Zoom App Configuration
Locate Zoom – Windows > All Apps.
Login with SSO.
Locate your Profile icon in upper right > click Check for Updates.
Check for updates regularly. Always a good step when you are done with Zoom after a meeting.
Dell Command Update
Note: This will install the latest firmware and drivers, and should be done monthly.
If you have an external monitor, connect it to include the display in your updates.
Use the Search box next to the Windows Start button and type Dell Command and click Dell Command Update. Or click the Windows Start button > All > Dell Command Update.
Click Check for Updates > Install Updates.
Restart your computer.
Run Windows Update
Note: This will install the latest OS updates and should be done monthly. Windows will install updates automatically if you don’t.
Microsoft MyAccess Portal
Note: The MyAccess Portal is used to install software applications managed by SU IT. Microsoft Office and Edge are already installed automatically by default.
We recommend you install the following:
Instructions
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, which you can disregard; no further action is needed.
The apps that you have requested or already installed are listed under Active.
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
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.
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).
How to Adjust Sound and Notifications
With Windows 11 the default sound notification are on and if you’d prefer to turn them off here’s how
Settings>System>Sound>Advanced>More Sounds Settings>Sounds Tab>Uncheck Play Windows Startup Sound
Settings>System>Notifications>Click down arrow (carat) next to On, to find the other settings and uncheck “Allow Notifications to play sounds” or locate specific apps in the list below and adjust desired settings.
How to create shortcuts to taskbar
Locate the App and click and drag to Taskbar
Or Locate the App>right click>click Pin to Taskbar
How to get to the G: drive
Open File Explorer (yellow folder icon) >Click the carat symbol ( > ) next to This PC and locate G:/SOE
Security - How to lock your computer screen when you walk away
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)
These options allow you to login to your computer without typing your SU password and can save time. The downside is that you don’t stay as familiar with your SU password.
Settings>Accounts>Sign in Options> Choose an option that you want and follow directions
Snap layouts
How to Use Snap Layouts | Microsoft Windows
New Win Snap Layouts-Settings > System > Multitasking. You can toggle Snap windows on and off,
Select Windows logo key + Z to launch the Snap layout box.
Hover over the minimize or maximize button in the upper-right corner of your window to launch the Snap layout box.
Drag a window to the top center of your screen to launch the Snap layout box
Multiple desktops
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.