# 5 Windows settings most people don't know about

> Windows 11 hidden settings boost productivity with clipboard history, taskbar control, and theme customization.
- Title: 5 Windows settings most people don't know about · Mashable
- Summary: Windows 11 hidden settings boost productivity with clipboard history, taskbar control, and theme customization. Windows 11 users can access clipboard…
- Keywords: windows 11, clipboard history, taskbar settings, start button, theme customization, power toys, technology, culture, Windows, settings, most, people
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/tech/windows-settings-hidden
- Author: Joe Hindy
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:26:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: windows 11, clipboard history, taskbar settings, start button, theme customization, power toys, technology, culture
## Clipboard history
Windows Key + V opens clipboard history storing up to 25 recent copies of text, links, or images under 4MB.
## End task from taskbar
Enable end task option to shut down apps directly from taskbar without using task manager.
## Realign start button
Move start button to left or center by adjusting taskbar settings.
## Create windows themes
Customize backgrounds, colors, and sounds with built-in themes from microsoft store or personalization.
## Install power toys
Microsoft PowerToys adds keyboard manager and other features to enhance windows settings.
## Key takeaway

Windows 11 users can access clipboard history, end tasks directly from taskbar, reposition start button, create themes, and use PowerToys for advanced settings.