Let’s say you’re trying to switch browsers.
This applies to other app types, too, like email clients, media players, and photos apps.
You’ll find this option inStart > options > Personalization > Colors.
This isn’t a secret feature by any means.
In fact, you may have already have Dark mode enabled on your box.
You’ll mostly find these options in the Colors and Themes sections of the Personalization configs menu.
Configure your notifications
If there’s one default you should not live with, it’s notifications.
To start, openSettings > System > Notifications.
If you never want to receive another alert again, hit the slider next toNotificationsto disable them all.
Don’t be afraid to dive into Focus assist, as well.
But it’s nice to have a custom look to greet you when you boot up your machine.
You’ll find these options inSettings > Personalization > Lock screen.
If you’ve never messed with these prefs, you probably have the default “Windows Spotlight” enabled.
This feature rotates the background image each day, in addition to offering tips on using Windows.
Go back toPersonalization > Lock screen, then look forLock screen status.
It’s why apps like Edge open up as soon as you log into your PC.
While some startup apps are convenient, others can be both annoying, and unnecessarily taxing on your PC.
Head toSettings > Apps > Startup, and scroll through the list here.
Disable any apps and services you don’t think you need each and every time your PC reboots.
If you know you want your online window open right away, go for it.
But you probably don’t need iTunes Mobile machine Helper to kick in all the time.
In Windows 11, you’ll find these options inSettings > Privacy & security.
(And consider deleting any sketchy apps.)
