Sometimes you need a little bit of help with organisation. Windows 11 has a ton of hacks, all to help boost productivity and creativity. From Snap Layouts, Widgets and Dictation mode, I use them all. The hacks help me save time so I can get back to doing what I really love. Getting out and taking photos.

– Ron Timehin, professional photographer and videographer on Windows 11

Stuck in the quicksand of productivity paralysis? 

Our research shows that while more than half of people (50%) want to use technology to be more productive, over 60% of us are battling to keep on top of ever-increasing to-do lists.

Discover the Windows 11 features that make productivity a breeze – and your day less daunting. With Snap Layouts, you can super-charge your multi-tasking and get on top of your urgent life admin. If you are an Olympian life-juggler, constantly on the go and in need of an assistant to help you get from A to B, customise your Widgets so you have access to the latest travel and weather updates. If your laptop is used by other members of the family, don’t sweat over losing all your windows when they unplug from the monitor – Docking Mode remembers your set-up every time you plug back in.

Check out how our creator family uses Windows 11 to Turn Up their balance and focus here

Bored of chasing your productivity tail?

Research shows that with each distraction at work, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back on track.

Focus Assist acts as your very own digital “do not disturb” sign, defending you from a world of constant distractions. Do you find it hard to ignore the constant pinging of messages? Set the Focus Assist timer to get stuff done.

Studies have found that speech dictation is up to three times faster than typing. Use this as a secret weapon. Find some hands-free balance and focus with Dictator Mode, helping you dictate stuff – it will even punctuate the text for you. When the day has run away from you and you need to finish that shopping or plan your next trip, use Dark Mode to avoid late-night eye strain.

Check out how our creator family uses Windows 11 to Turn Up their productivity here

Fire your creative imagination into a new dimension

Creativity is increasingly scratching that itch in our lives, with over 40% of Brits in our research discovering a new interest, skill, passion, or hobby with the help of technology. Windows 11 has a suite of creative tools that have you covered whatever your dreams, skillset, or project, packed full of nifty shortcuts.

Create personal cards or add your own personal touches to images of your friends and family for that special occasion with MS Paint. Use this rebooted classic for a creative breather, by doing a quick doodle session to unleash your inner artist. Dare to go bold and do it all in 3D? Create a digital diary with Ink Workspace to document your favourite moments, and express yourself in words as well as sketches, to help evolve your thoughts and ideas.

Research shows that finding inspiration is the top hurdle for people to overcome and ‘be creative’. When it does strike you don’t want to miss it or let the well of ideas dry up, Use Pen Input and the Snipping feature to save images as inspiration flows as you go about your day searching for ideas, or use the collaborative Whiteboard app, to share ideas in real time.

Check out how our creator family uses Windows 11 to Turn Up their creativity here

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