All that you need to know about the newly released Windows 11
All that you need to know about the newly released Windows 11
In its stable form, Windows 11 has begun the long-awaited planned global rollout by Microsoft, marking the operating system's first major update in six years and its first major update in six years.
Microsoft officially began this rollout on Tuesday, offering its new computer operating system as a free upgrade to Windows 10 users who have PCs that are compatible with the operating system. Additional to that, according to the company, other PCs that come preloaded with Windows may also be able to make the switch, depending on the hardware and age of the PC.
When Microsoft switched from Windows 8 to Windows 10, it was the most significant change to its operating system since its introduction in 1995. Despite the fact that it includes a handful of notable design changes, such as a new interface that Microsoft claims will promote calm and ease, this new Windows 11 update is generating a lot of buzz.
When compared to Apple Inc., which releases a new operating system for its Mac computers on a yearly basis, Microsoft is known for being cautious when it comes to releasing new operating software for its Windows computers.
Windows 11 has a number of new features
When Microsoft introduced Windows 10, the company stated that it would be the final version of the Windows operating system; however, it is clear that this has not been the case in the intervening time.
However, Microsoft claims that the new Windows 11 operating system will not be a radical departure from what users are accustomed to. The Windows 11 update makes some cosmetic changes to the previous Windows 10 operating system and also improves the system's internal workings.
In Windows 11, Microsoft introduced a new start menu that displays files that have been recently opened, regardless of the device being used. When the start menu and taskbar icons are displayed by default, they are centered on the screen, similar to what is possible on Macs.
Microsoft has removed the tiles from the Windows 10 start menu, giving the interface the appearance of a smartphone app menu or launcher, as demonstrated in the video below.
When Windows Vista was released in 2007, the widget options were a major selling point, and Microsoft is bringing them back by moving them to the left-hand sidebar, rather than floating on the screen as previously noted.
Likewise, some of the changes in Windows 11 go beyond the interface and design of the system. On its website, Microsoft has completely redesigned its Microsoft store and added integrations for the Microsoft teams and Xbox app, both of which are heavily promoted.
Upgrading to the new Windows 11 operating system will be made available through Windows updates that Microsoft will be releasing over the course of the next couple of weeks.
Alternatively, you can use the Windows 11 download assistant, which works in a similar way to the one that Microsoft made available with Windows 10.
Also available for download is an installation media tool, which is essentially a USB drive that allows for a clean installation of Windows 11 on a computer or laptop. Additionally, users can download an ISO file and install it the old-fashioned way using the traditional method.
Users may have to wait a few months before being given the option to upgrade to Windows 11, but this new operating system has some unique features that were not available in previous versions of the operating system.
Microsoft is also introducing a new feature in Windows 11 that will allow users to connect to Microsoft teams more quickly by integrating them directly into the operating system. This feature will be available alongside the more contemporary-looking windows.
With the Windows 11 update, users will be able to see a detailed breakdown of how their battery is draining, manage their taskbar widgets, more easily utilize secondary displays, and test out the new and improved Microsoft AppStore.
Microsoft Windows 11 will soon be able to run Android apps from Amazon's upcoming Appstore, despite the fact that it will not be available at launch.
The fact that users should be able to pin them to the taskbar or snap them to the screen edge is still up in the air. It is unknown whether this will function exactly like the standard Windows app.
