Windows 11 for Beginners

Name: Windows 11 for Beginners
Rating: 4.4 (60 reviews)

Learn the Start menu, apps, settings, taskbar, widgets, desktops, multiple monitors, mail and the web in Windows 11

Created byVitalii Shumylo

Last updated 9/2026

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What you'll learn

Explore the PC screen and the Start menu, and start and close an app
Connect to your wireless network
Switch to a Microsoft account and sync between devices
Install, uninstall, pin and switch between apps, and arrange running apps
Work with multiple monitors, widgets and several desktops, and customise the taskbar
Launch the Mail app, then format and send an email

Course content

4 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 49m total length

Explore the PC Screen. Explore the Start Menu4:54
Explore the desktop, start button, and taskbar to master Windows 11 screen basics and use the start menu to launch apps, search, and view notifications.
Start and Close an App2:48
Start and close apps with the start menu, all apps, or search to perform tasks and keep the desktop uncluttered; close with the red X or a shortcut, saving changes.
Connect to Your Wireless Network2:21
Connect to your wireless network in Windows by selecting your network from the list, entering the security key, and enabling connect automatically for future access.
Put Windows to Sleep, Restart or Shut Down2:27
Learn to save energy by using sleep mode, keeping apps open for quick returns, and safely restarting or shutting down Windows via the start menu and power options.
Switch to a Microsoft Account4:54
Switch to a Microsoft account to unlock features like Mail, OneDrive, access to photos, and Microsoft Store apps, and enable sync across your Windows devices.
Install an App2:39
Learn how to install apps in Windows 11 by using the Microsoft Store or downloading from reputable sites, managing purchases with a Microsoft account, and following the installation steps.
Switch Between Running Apps and Arrange Running Apps5:24
Learn to multitask in Windows 11 by switching between apps via the taskbar, task view, or keyboard shortcuts (Alt+Tab, Windows+Tab), and arrange windows with snap layouts for multiple open windows.
Uninstall an App2:02
Learn to free up disk space and reduce clutter by uninstalling unused apps via start menu, search, or settings (apps and features), and identify largest apps by size.

Pin an App to the Start Menu2:11
Pin apps to the start menu, move and remove tiles, and create folders in Windows 11 for quick access, using settings and personalization to organize documents, downloads, and pictures.
Open the Settings App and Change the Lock Screen6:26
Open the settings app to personalize the lock screen, change the background with photos or a slideshow, and display app status details while Windows locks automatically after idle time.
Syncing Between Devices2:51
Sync data and settings across Windows 11 devices with one Microsoft account, including backgrounds, themes, languages and regional settings, and Edge data, and customize or stop specific sync items.
Access an App's Feature2:07
Learn how to use the left app menu in Windows 11 to access features, with icons that expand to names and auto-hide after selection, plus access to app settings.
Access an App's Feature2:17
Pin apps to the taskbar from the start menu or a running app, then reorder icons by dragging and remove pins to reduce taskbar clutter.
Change the Theme2:53
learn to change the Windows 11 theme by choosing a background, adjusting the accent color, and selecting light or dark mode in the personalization settings.
Adjust the Volume0:58
Adjust the playback volume up or down to get the audio just right, keep it low around others to avoid disturbance, and save your preferred level with the slider.
Set the Time Zone0:58
Set the time zone to your location to keep time accurate. Open settings, time and language, and date and time, then choose your time zone; Windows defaults to Pacific Time.
Work with Multiple Monitors2:21
Connect a second monitor via HDMI and extend your Windows desktop; then use settings to set the main display and arrange monitors for easy revert to one screen.
Customize the Taskbar2:27
Learn to customize the Windows 11 taskbar by toggling icons on the main bar and taskbar corner, using overflow menu, moving the start button to the left, and enabling auto-hide.
Work with Widgets2:17
Learn to view and manage Windows widgets on the widgets board, including adding, removing, customizing, moving, and resizing widgets, with options via the widget settings dialog and touch-screen gestures.
Set Up Multiple Desktops2:47
Learn to set up multiple desktops in Windows 11 to organize work, social, and media spaces, use task view to switch, and move programs to designated desktops.

Launch and Configure the Mail App4:30
Learn to launch the mail app in Windows 11, add and manage email accounts, and customize settings and signatures to optimize sending and receiving messages.
Format and Send an Email9:11
Explore email addresses, outgoing and incoming servers, and composing messages, including formatting, attachments, and managing to, cc, and bcc recipients.
Working in Mail App14:31
Master managing Windows 11 mail: receive via push, read, reply or reply all, forward, handle attachments safely, and organize with folders, moving, renaming, and restoring messages.

Surfing the Web9:41
Navigate the web with Microsoft Edge by typing addresses in the address bar and clicking links. Learn to manage tabs, use shortcuts, find text on pages, and clear browsing history.
Surfing the Web. Part 213:02
Learn how to customize Microsoft Edge start pages and tabs, manage favorites and the favorites bar, share pages, search efficiently with Bing, download files safely, and use nearby sharing.
Bonus Lecture: What to Learn Next0:14

Requirements

Nothing special, no earlier experience
A computer with Windows 11 if you want to follow along

Description

A new Windows 11 PC moves things you have used for years. This course shows you, one short video at a time, how to find your way again, so you feel at home on the screen and can do everyday jobs without asking for help.

What the lectures cover

Besides the main topics, you also work through: Put Windows to sleep, restart it or shut it down; Open Settings, change the lock screen and the theme, adjust the volume and set the time zone; Surf the web.

How the course works

Each video is short and shows one task on screen, so you can watch it, try it on your own PC and move on. There is no jargon, and no lecture assumes that you know something from an earlier one that was not covered. You can also come back to a single video whenever you forget how to do something.

Inside the course

The course is organised into these sections: Getting Started; Customizing Windows; Sending and Receiving Email; Surfing the Web. Lectures you will find include: Explore the PC Screen. Explore the Start Menu; Switch to a Microsoft Account; Open the Settings App and Change the Lock Screen; Adjust the Volume; Set Up Multiple Desktops.

The course runs about 1.8 hours in 26 lectures. It is an introduction for beginners and does not cover advanced topics such as troubleshooting, security setup or administration.

Who this course is for:

New Windows 11 users
PC users who are used to an older Windows
Computer operators who need the basics
Anyone who wants to learn Windows 11 from the start

Windows 11 for Beginners

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Course content

Getting Started8 lectures • 27min

Customizing Windows12 lectures • 31min

Sending and Receiving Email3 lectures • 28min

Surfing the Web3 lectures • 23min

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