These are some lesser-known Windows features that you might not have explored before.

Lets look at how you could use these features.

This will launch the Volume Mixer tweaks in the tweaks app.

A screen with Windows 11 and a magnifying glass above.

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Alternatively, poke the sound button in the system tray, then snag the Select a Sound Output button.

In the next window, scroll down to find the volume mixer.

you’re free to also open this window directly by using the shortcut Win+Ctrl+V.

Opening volume mixer from Windows system tray.

Then, scroll down to adjust the volume of individual apps.

To adjust the strength of blue light reduction, tap on Night Light and adjust the slider.

To use this feature, first pair your smartphone with your laptop.

sound button

Then, turn on Bluetooth on your phone and click “Add gear” on your laptop.

Select your smartphone from the list of available devices and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

Automate Tasks With Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler is a useful but often overlooked utility in Windows.

Accessing volume mixer from the sound menu in the system tray.

To use Task Scheduler, pop in Task Scheduler in Windows Search and kick off the Task Scheduler utility.

select Create Task in the Actions pane on the right.

Add a name and description for the task.

Adjusting the volume and muting an app in Volume Mixer.

Then, go to the Conditions tab, and define conditions for when the task shouldnt run.

Not every desktop will have a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter, which makes this slightly more useful with laptops.

Open prefs, navigate to the “System” tab, and select “Nearby Sharing.”

Changing the night light feature settings in the Windows Settings app.

Choose Everyone Nearby or My Devices Only, which will enable Bluetooth on both laptops.

With Nearby Sharing enabled, right-hit the file you want to share and select Share.

In the Nearby Sharing window, choose the target laptop.

Pair a device via Bluetooth in the Windows settings app.

The recipient will receive a notification to accept the file.

Once they accept the file transfer notification, they will receive the file wirelessly.

Press Windows+G to fire up the Game Bar.

Setting up the dynamic lock feature in the Windows Settings.

Also, you might easily access your captured screenshots and recordings with a single click.

These are some of the best lesser-known Windows features that can help boost your workflow efficiency.

Also, share your favorite features with friends if you find them useful.

Setting up a trigger for a task in Task Scheduler.

Defining conditions for a task in Task Scheduler.

Enabling Nearby Sharing in the Windows Settings app.

Recording a screen with the Game Bar in Windows.