Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies

Chapter 2

Using Built-In Applications

IN THIS CHAPTER

Getting work done with focus sessions

Writing with Notepad and WordPad for free

Doing math on the Calculator

Using the new Paint

Creating sticky notes

Keeping track of tasks

Using the Maps app

Windows 11 comes with slightly fewer preinstalled apps than Windows 10. Initially, you may think otherwise because when you open the Start menu, you see shortcuts to several apps promoted by Microsoft. However, most are not preinstalled. They get installed only after you click or tap their shortcuts. If you remove their shortcuts, these apps will never get on your PC.

On the other hand, Windows 11 comes with several Microsoft apps built into the operating system itself. I cover a few of them elsewhere, such as the ones in Book 4. In this chapter, ...