Overview: After completing the Windows 11 Upgrade, you will notice some similarities and differences to Windows 10. Some of the biggest changes include the centered taskbar and the changed folder path (Desktop, Documents, Pictures). In this guide, we will go through some of the changes and recommendations to make your experience with the transition as smooth as possible. IMPORTANT: Please restart your computer after you upgrade to Windows 11 to prevent VPN issues.  How to Move the Taskbar to the Left: After upgrading to Windows 11, your Taskbar should be centered like this:  If you prefer to move it to the left to appear like Windows 10, proceed to step 2.                 2. Click on the Windows Button or the Search Bar           3. Type in “taskbar” and select “Taskbar settings”          4. Scroll down with the Scroll Bar and select “Taskbar behaviors” to reveal a drop down                               5. Under Taskbar behaviors, select the drop down and choose “Left”                     6. Your Taskbar will move to the Left and you are done. Folders Moved (Desktop, Documents, Pictures): Windows has moved your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures Folders from C:\Users\(your username)\ and relocated them under your OneDrive Folder. This function allows for your data to be backed up to OneDrive (the Cloud) for backup. You can find your folders now under C:\Users\(your username)\OneDrive – Swinerton. It is recommended to not turn off OneDrive or move your folders from OneDrive for the risk of losing data. 

With the newest Windows 11 update, they are forcing print screen to bind with Snipping Tool. This is something we are currently investigating how to continue to allow Snagit to override this option. For now, could you please do the following to fix the issue: 1.    Navigate to the Windows 11 Settings by searching on the Windows Search Bar 2.    Click on Accessibility on the left pane. 3.    Choose Keyboard 4.    Scroll down to the Print screen section. 5.    See if the "Use the Print screen key to open Snipping Tool" slider is on or off. 6.    If it's on, turn it off, restart your computer and test again please.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Introduction Add this step to your regular laptop routine and see your performance increase! (Note: shutting down and starting up each day is not the same as a restart) BTech recommends performing a restart at least once per week to maximize computer performance and longevity. Not following this process can cause various issues to pop up and may significantly slow down your computer. Please remember to save your work before restarting to avoid losing your data. Steps 1. Click the Windows logo at the bottom left (aka the Start Menu), select the Power button and then select Restart To verify that this process was successful, you can do the following: 2. Right click the Taskbar and select Task Manager 3. Select the Performance tab and you will see your "Up time": If the restart was successful, this should now be reduced to just a few minutes.

This update is currently available for BTech operated machines on Windows 11. Open Windows Update Either by clicking on the Windows icon in your taskbar -> Settings -> Windows Update Or by searching Check for Updates Open Windows Update and you'll be presented with the 23H2 update Click Download & Install You will need to restart the machine to perform the installation. Expected time for download and installation is less than 15 minutes, depending upon connection

Navigate in Windows 11 Windows 11 is the latest upgrade to Microsoft Windows that has replaced Windows 10. There are many enhancements that come along with Windows 11: • New Design • Changed Taskbar • Overhauled Start Menu • Updated File Explorer • Widgets Board updates • Paint Gets A Big Upgrade • Shut Down Windows 11 NEW DESIGN Windows 11 features a new design with a centered Start menu and Taskbar. It features a clean design with rounded corners and pastel shades.   The Taskbar All the icons are now centered on the taskbar, instead of lined up from left to right. The Start button is now the leftmost icon on the centered taskbar.   Personalize the Taskbar • Right-click on the Taskbar and choose Taskbar settings to access personalization options.   • Click the downward arrow to open more options.   System Tray The System Tray has been modified in Windows 11. The Action Center has been split into two separate flyouts: one for notifications and the other for quick settings.   The Start Menu   The Start menu no longer includes live tiles (square icons). Instead, the Start menu shows two rows of icons along its top half (Pinned), with icons for frequently used apps on the bottom half (Recommended). Once you start working, the Recommended section will begin populating with your frequently used apps. • Click All apps for a full listing of apps. • Right-click on the app and select Pin to taskbar to pin an app to the Taskbar. • To add additional apps that are not in the Pinned section, click All Apps • Right-click on the app and select Pin to Start to add an app to the Pinned section of the Start menu.   Search Bar You can search for a specific app, file, setting, etc. using the Search tool. • Click Search in the Taskbar and begin typing.   Updated File Explorer As with many other applications in Windows 11, File Explorer has been updated with new functionality. You can look at different files in different locations at the same time by using multiple tabs in File Explorer. • Create a new tab by clicking the + button and delete a tab by clicking the x button. Right-Click Context Menu Perform basic actions on files more easily with the modern right-click context menu. When you right-click on a file or folder, there is now a list of icons for quick access at the top of the context menu: Cut, Copy, Rename, Share, and Delete.   • Select Show more options to access the legacy context menu.   Widgets Board updates It wouldn't be a Windows 11 feature update without changes to the Windows Widgets Board. The release is expected to include more customization options for the board, including new layouts that allow users to choose between having widgets separated from the news feed, mixed with the news feed, and no news feed at all. That means Microsoft will finally let users disable the MSN feed in the Widgets Board. Paint gets a big upgrade Paint is getting dark mode after 37 years on the market. The app initially debuted with Windows 1.0, and while Windows has only had dark mode since 2015, it's good to finally see Paint joining the party with its own dark mode. Microsoft unveiled dark mode in Paint alongside the original Windows 11 launch version in 2021 but didn't ship it until now. The app also has an updated zooming functionality, with a more incremental drop-down menu with custom percentages and smooth zooming.  The app is also getting new features in the form of layers, and AI powered background removal and generative content. It can now also handle transparent PNGs! Finally! Shut Down Windows 11 • Click the Start menu, click the Power button, and choose from the provided options: Sleep, Shut down, and Restart.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Additional Windows 11 support documentation. Windows 11 Information Overview Pausing Windows 11 Updates. Steps to Perform Input "Update" in the search bar Click Check for updates Click drop down in the Pause updates section Select the most applicable Pause duration. Once the Windows updates is paused, there are options to: Extend the pause updates for additional week(s). Extend the Windows update pause as needed. Resume updates. Resume (cancel the windows update pause) when needed. After selecting Resume updates, a Windows update may be available.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Additional Windows 11 support documentation. Windows 11 Information Overview Windows 11 upgrade process and how it impacts you. When << Customized Window for Each Division Office >> Action Required Connect the Laptop to the AC Power Cable (charger, docking station). It is important that the machine is on AC power when the update runs to avoid potential power loss due to a low battery. Each employee will be notified that they have an update pending with the following icon in their task bar. Employees will have 5 calendar days to perform the Update & Restart process to install Windows 11 after being notified of its deployment. Windows 11 installation will take about 45 minutes. If you did not perform the update during this 5-day period, your computer will force a reboot to execute the installation and give you a 10-minute warning before doing so that cannot be delayed. The BTech Service Desk is standing by to assist with any questions/comments you might have. techsupport@swinerton.com (866) 657-5200 Monday-Friday, 5:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Time

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Microsoft Edge Microsoft Edge Copilot Overview This article provides an overview of the Microsoft Edge Copilot chat interface, explaining its features, known limitations, and troubleshooting steps. Copilot is designed to help you review web pages, extract key points, search for keywords, and more. As Microsoft Copilot is currently in its beta stage, some limitations are expected. Microsoft Edge Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated directly into the Microsoft Edge browser. It leverages advanced natural language processing to help streamline your browsing experience by offering features such as: Content Summarization: Quickly summarize long articles or web pages. Query Assistance: Answer questions or provide information based on the content you're viewing. Research Support: Help gather insights and generate ideas while you browse. Productivity Enhancements: Offer suggestions and automate routine tasks directly within the browser. Accessing Microsoft Edge Copilot Open the Microsoft Edge browser. Once you have opened the browser look at the top right and you will see the Copilot icon. Interface Overview Chat Panel: Once you click the Copilot icon, a side panel opens with a chat interface. This interface allows you to enter prompts, questions, and requests. Refresh Button (Position 1): At the top of the panel, you will find a refresh button. Use this button to refresh the Copilot chat if it becomes unresponsive or if you wish to start a new session. Prompt Entry Section (Position 2): Below the refresh button is the area where you can type your prompts, questions, or commands for Copilot. Known Limitations Certain pages, such as specific SharePoint documents, some web pages, and sections of SwinNet, may not be recognized by Copilot. This behavior is expected and considered normal during the beta phase. Troubleshooting Unresponsive or Frozen Copilot: If Copilot does not respond or freezes, please click the refresh button to restart the chat session. General Beta Issues: As Copilot is in beta, occasional interruptions or issues may occur. Your feedback is valuable in improving its performance. Encouragement for Early Adoption We encourage all users to familiarize themselves with Microsoft Edge Copilot. Despite its beta status, Copilot offers useful features that can assist with various tasks. Early adoption and user feedback will help enhance the tool’s capabilities over time. For additional questions or support, please contact our technical support team.