Even if you’ve been using Windows for decades, it’s so sprawling and complex that there might be truly helpful, yet more obscure features that can still surprise you. We’ve tracked down 11 little-known Windows features that might just improve your efficiency, your comfort, or possibly even your fun while using your PC.
All of them should work on both Windows 10 and 11 alike, and each only takes a few seconds to try out. Here we go, in no particular order:
1. MOUSE HOVER WINDOW ACTIVATION
Whenever I use a new PC, this is the very first feature I enable. Technically it’s part of the accessibility tools, but many users might find it useful no matter what their level of mobility.
This setting allows you to activate a window simply by moving your mouse cursor
