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NEW FEATURES WITH WINDOWS 11

continued This month’s column continues the discussion regarding new changes in Windows 11 operating system.

Last month Cappie discussed: the design changes (new Default Start Menu, New User Interface, end of Live Tiles), the improved Microsoft Store including the use of Android Apps in Windows, replacement of Skype by the Teams App, increased tablet features etc.

Here are some additional new features available in Windows 11: Start Menu—Most people are familiar with accessing the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon on the Taskbar at the bottom lefthand corner of the screen. There is also a lesser known second Start menu that makes accessing important features like the Control Panel, the Command Prompt, and the Task Manager much easier. You can access the menu by right clicking the Windows Start icon or by pressing the Windows key + X. Save Battery Life—To save your battery when it’s running low, you have the option to control which apps are running in the background. Go to Settings > System > Power & battery. Tap Battery saver and then adjust when battery saver temporarily limits getting notifications and other background activities.

Show File Extensions in

File Explorer—By default, Microsoft hides file extensions. Many times, it is necessary to look for specific file types, especially when dealing with photos. To see file extensions in File Explorer: Click Search on the Task Bar, type File Explorer Options > View and uncheck the box Hide extensions for known file types> Apply> OK. Screen Shot—There are now at least seven ways to take a screen shot in Windows 11 (including shortcuts from previous versions): n Windows key + Print Screen key—captures/saves a picture of the entire screen and places it in Pictures>Screenshots folder n Windows key + Shift + S— captures just a part of your screen. This will open the

Snip & Sketch tool which allows you to click and drag to create a screenshot and then saves it to your Clipboard. n The Snipping Tool—not on the list of apps in the Start menu but is still there via the search bar. Type “snipping tool” into the Search Bar. Choose

Open> New to begin the process (default is rectangular but you can also use free form, full screen, and window snips).

Note: it automatically copies your image to the clipboard but does not automatically save it – you must manually save it in the app before you exit. n Print Screen—to capture your entire screen, tap the Print

Screen (PrtScn) key. Your screenshot will be copied to the clipboard. Then open an image editing tool (such as Microsoft

Paint), paste the screenshot into the app and save the file from there. You can also set the PrtScn button to open the

Snip & Sketch tool by going to Settings > Ease of Access >

Keyboard and toggle on Use the PrtScn button to open screen snipping under Print

Screen Shortcut. n Windows Logo + Volume

Down—is especially useful if you have a Surface Pro:

Capture an entire screen and automatically save the screenshot when you tap the

Windows Logo + and Volume

Down and it will be saved to the Pictures > Screenshots folder. n Alt + PrtScn—will snap your currently active window and copy the screenshot to the clipboard. Open the shot in an image editor to save it. n Fn + Windows logo key + Space Bar—to take a screenshot if your PC has no

Print Screen key. It will then be saved to the Pictures >

Screenshots folder.

Pinned Taskbar Items—can be opened by clicking on the icon or using a keyboard shortcut: Windows key + [Number key], the number key corresponding to the position of the pinned program on the Taskbar.

Getting rid of unused

Apps—Go to Settings > System > Storage. Tap Show more categories > Cleanup recommendations and choose what apps you have not used in a long time.

Minimize every open Window

except the Active one in use— the desktop gets cluttered with too many open windows; you can quickly minimize them all except the one you are currently working in. Go to Settings>

System> Multitasking >

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check the box Title bar window shake. Just click the title bar of the window you want to remain open to select it, hold the mouse down and move the window back and forth quickly (shaking it), and all other open windows will minimize, leaving only the one you've shaken open. Using these additional new options can make your computing easier with Windows 11.

Aly Cline Council Member

Council Conversations Show

In this episode of Council Conversations, we talk water – from current conditions to planning and conservation measures. Guests include City of Surprise Assistant Director of Water Resources Management Michael Boule and EPCOR Water Resources Manager Doug Dunham. Watch the episode here: surprisetv. surpriseaz.gov/shows/council-conversations

Water Conservation Program

The City of Surprise Water Conservation Program is an important component of the City’s water resource portfolio management strategy. Its purpose is to educate and promote the efficient use of water across sectors in the community including residential, commercial and industrial uses. Our goal is to realize reductions in per capita water use while balancing a healthy, sustainable quality of life for our residents. For more information go to surpriseaz.gov/ WaterConservation

Drop off recycling

Surprise offers residents a drop-off recycling option to help ensure items are being recycled. Surprise has three locations to take material to throughout the valley, each of which the recycled goods do get recycled. By staffing our drop-off location, we have built relationships with the vendors to ensure all material is 100% clean. There is a positive impact on both the City and the vendor by limiting the sorting the vendor has to do and helps in making sure the material will continue to be recycled and not diverted to the landfill. The goal for the drop-off location is to ensure we have 100% clean, recycled material.

Stay connected

Want to get notifications about events, activities, City news and more? Don’t miss out! Make sure you’re signed up for City notifications! Head to surpriseaz.gov/ subscribe now and pick which updates you want to receive via text or email. If you were previously subscribed, double-check that you are still connected with us by logging into the site above. With the launch of our new website, an email was sent to subscribers to confirm information, but it may have ended up in spam.

Neighborhood Grant Program

Surprise City Council approved funding to support the Neighborhood Grant Program that provides eligible neighborhoods with small grants to fund neighborhood events, functions or community improvements. Recognizing an opportunity to encourage community engagement and further build strong relationships with communities in Surprise, the City designated $10,000 to support the grant program for FY23. To be considered, projects must meet the following program criteria: n Provide a public benefit n Result in a product, which benefits a neighborhood or the larger Surprise community n Be feasible for completion by June 2023 n Involve the benefiting neighborhood in project identification, planning and execution n Emphasize neighborhood self-help; or be educational, community-building or a public physical improvement

n Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations are ineligible For more information about the grant, visit surpriseaz.gov/ngp or contact Jodi Tas at jodi.tas@surpriseaz.gov or 623.222.1330.

Day of Service volunteers needed

Looking for a way to serve your community? Surprise is seeking volunteers for Day of Service events coming up. Individuals and groups can register with Larry Garcia at Larry.Garcia@surpriseaz. gov or 623.222.1522. St. Mary’s Food Bank is located at 13050 W. Elm St. in Surprise. There are two shifts to choose from, 7:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 Keep an eye on Day of Service events at surpriseaz.gov/dayofservice.

Fight the Bite

We saw high numbers of West Nile Virus spread by mosquitos last year. Mosquito bites are more than an irritation—they can cause serious illnesses that sometimes turn fatal. Check out our updated website to get informed and learn what you can do to Fight the Bite this year: FightTheBiteMaricopa.org

Meet & Greet

My monthly Meet and Greets will be at 6 p.m. on September 27 at Sun City Grand in the Pima Room, 19781 N. Remington Dr., and at 10 a.m. on September 30 at Arizona Traditions in the Ballroom, 17221 N. Citrus Rd. I look forward to discussing the latest City news and answering any questions you have.

City Council Meetings

The next regularly scheduled Council meetings are September 6 and 20 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. You can also watch live on surpriseaz.gov/surprisetv, the Surprise City Gov Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsurprise or on Cox channel 11.

SEPTEMBER FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Please visit the various websites for face mask and safety guidelines.

Each month, we are proud to provide GrandKids Corner, a varied list of activity options for you, our Residents, and your families. DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR: COSTUME PALOOZA

Arizona Financial Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix

n September 4th n 4:00 PM n https://concerts.livenation.com/ disney-junior-live-on-tour-costumephoenix-arizona-09-04-2022/ event/19005CACD16E3A65 Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza is coming to Arizona Financial Theatre on September 4th. Tickets on sale now at LiveNation. com!

IMMERSIVE MONET

Lighthouse Artspace 4301 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

n Recurring daily thru September 18th n https://www.immersivemonet.com/phoenix Immersive Monet & The Impressionists is a tantalizing exploration of vibrant colors on a jaw-dropping scale – step inside to be swept away! The Impressionists were radicals that shook up the art world in the 19th century. Striving to capture the ever-elusive effects of sunlight and movement in expressive brushstrokes, they captured both the transient nature of beauty, and the timeless beauty of nature. From Monet’s celebrated water lilies to Degas’s graceful dancers and so much more, step inside living paintings at Immersive Monet & The Impressionists!

THE 4TH ARIZONA STATE CARD SHOW

Phoenix Convention Center & Venues 100 N 3rd St., Phoenix

n September 2-4, 2022 n Friday: 4pm-8pm, Saturday: 9am-5pm,

Sunday: 10am-5pm n (480) 334-5037 n $5 per day or $10 all weekend, kids 12 & under are free n https://www.collectiblesoncollege.com/ arizona-state-card-show.html Join us for Arizona’s largest card collectibles show (350+ tables) during Labor Day Weekend 2022! Bring your friends & family for an unforgettable weekend! We have a wide range of local and out-of-state dealers with sports cards/ memorabilia, gaming collectibles, coins, comics, Funko Pops & more. Buy/sell/trade with our 350+ dealer tables & experience raffles, giveaways, Trade Night, concessions, & more! From dollar boxes to Flawless Diamond Logos, our dealers have it all! Whether you're an avid collector, a returning collector, or someone new to the hobby entirely, we'd love to have you at our show! We always strive to create memorable experiences that further elevate and grow the hobby of collecting. Come join us! REPTILE ENCOUNTER TALK

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

n September 2–30, 2022 n Free with admission n 1:00 PM n Recurring weekly on Friday n https://butterflywonderland.com/specialevents/ Join Assistant Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians Charlie DePuy as he introduces guests to some of Butterfly Wonderland’s most amazing and charismatic rainforest animal friends! Watch Bennie the Ball Python climb his specialized rock wall or meet Draco, a Chinese Water Dragon. Special Q & A session for guests as well. FREE WITH ADMISSION.

ARIZONA CARDINALS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS

Arizona Cardinals 800 Occidental Avenue South, Glendale

n September 25, 2022 n https://www.azcardinals.com/schedule/ The Arizona Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The game can be streamed via FOX, NFLN, Amazon and 98.7 FM.