Technology
Windows 11 Overview
Last modified 9/22/2024
In this article you can find information on Windows 11.
- Install Windows 11
You can find information on how to upgrade to or install windows 11 here: Upgrading to Windows 11 Through Software Center.
- What's New in Windows 11
- Taskbar: Windows 11 has a different taskbar compared to Windows 10. If you want to move the taskbar to the left like it was in Windows 10 follow the instructions in How to Move the Windows 11 Taskbar.
- Right Click Menu: To better understand the new minimal Windows 11 right click menu view Windows 11 Right Click Menu (Copy/Paste/Rename/Delete).
- Snap Layouts: Windows 11 brings a new way to organize your windows, view Windows 11 - Snap Layouts (FancyZones) for more information.
- Helpful Tips and Tricks
The following articles contain some helpful tips and tricks that can help you customize your Windows experience or improve your productivity.
- Windows 11 - Changing the Desktop Wallpaper
- Changing the Theme in Windows 11 (Dark Mode)
- Changing Your Default Browser and PDF Viewer in Windows 11
- Student Affairs - How to Map a Printer(Student Affairs only)
- Pin and Unpin Apps to the Taskbar in Windows 11
- Rearranging and Changing Your Primary Monitor in Windows 11
- Setting up Biometric Login in Windows 11
- Setting Snagit as Default 'Print Screen' for Windows 11
- Software Center
Software Center is the place where all of the approved software for your department is available to add to your University owned computer. This is also where you will be able to update certain apps. For more information, visit:
- Student Affairs Supported Faculty/Staff: Student Affairs - Software Center
- All Faculty/Staff : Software Center for Windows
How to Get Help
Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:
- Phone: (309) 438-4357
- Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
- Submit a Request via Web Form: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help
- Live Chat: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help