Windows 11 is official
From layouts to the start menu, from Android applications to mini requirements, everything you need to know
(Photo: Microsoft) Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11, the new version of the home operating system that it will debut at the end of the year as a free update on all computers with version 10 on board. Let's make a summary of the news with eleven things to know.As anticipated by the various rumors, the basis of Windows 11 is that of the never born Windows 10x, which has in fact been integrated especially at the graphical interface level.
The new Windows 11 Start Menu is placed in the center of the taskbar; not a drastic revolution like that of Windows 8 live tiles, but a softer change.
One of the foundations of the new OS is to offer several dynamic layouts to move between by choosing them quickly and dividing the workspace depending on the apps and functions in use.
The position of the apps in the various layouts will be remembered if you switch from one screen to another, for example by switching from your notebook to your home desktop computer.
(Photo: Microsoft) It will be easier to download and manage Android applications from a PC or Windows 11 tablet thanks to the collaboration with Intel and via Bridge technology.
The future updates of Windows 11 will take place in the background without treacherously restart the system and will be on average 40% lighter; listen to the prayers of the users.
There will be plenty of space for widgets for example dedicated to weather forecasts, the latest news or useful information that will be selected and sorted by artificial intelligence on the user's preferences.
The Microsoft Store will be speeded up and improved with more visibility granted to developers and more payment options.
The minimum requirements for Windows 11 are a 64-bit processor with a minimum clock speed of 1 GHz and 2 or more cores, 4 GB of RAM and an available storage of at least 64 GB . To check the hardware of your computer you can use the free Pc Health Check utility.
The download of Windows 11 will be free on a computer with Windows 10 operating system already installed, as an update and so similar to what happened with the transition from Windows 7 to 10.
The release and availability of Windows 11 is scheduled for late 2021 / early 2022.
Video Games - 23 Jun
Sonic celebrates 30 years by landing on Minecraft
There are still thousands of languages that automatic translators don't know
The manager who revolutionized Microsoft also becomes president
Topics
Microsoft Windows globalData.fldTopic = "Microsoft, Windows"
This opera is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Windows 11 is official
Microsoft has finally taken wraps off the Windows 10 successor, and it is being called Windows 11 (surprise!). Ahead of the launch, the ISO build had leaked online, and it seems like it was all correct. Microsoft is focusing on making Windows simpler with the latest OS. Windows 11 brings improvements to performance and multitasking alongside a new Windows Store.
Windows 11 introduces us to a new Start menu, which is now centered on the taskbar – quite similar to Windows 10X, which is now defunct. There are also no Live Tiles that were first introduced in Windows 8 in the new version. You also get apps, recent documents, and a separate search interface.
Windows 11 focuses on boosting performance as well. Windows updates are 40 percent smaller, and more efficient as they now happen in the background. The company is also bringing snap layouts, which allow you to quickly snap apps into the various modes that Windows 11 supports. The OS now also remembers where your apps are stored, thanks to Snap Group layouts.
Further, the company is bringing better support for multiple monitors. It will ensure that apps always open on the correct screen – something quite useful when you are hooked up to a monitor. Microsoft Teams is also being integrated into the latest OS. The company is aiming to connect more people with its Teams tool.
Windows 11 also improves gestures on tablets. It no longer flips into tablet mode. Instead, Windows 11 adapts to allow you to touch the OS easily. You also get improvements in inking and voice typing. Windows 11 will also support haptic feedback with certain pens.
Windows 11 is also getting some features for gaming. Auto HDR, a feature in Xbox Series X / S, will be part of the latest OS. You can enable Auto HDR to add high dynamic range (HDR) to a large number of DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 games. You will obviously need a compatible HDR monitor. Further, DirectStorage, a new feature from Xbox Series X / S will be part of Windows 11. Xbox Game Pass is also being integrated into Windows 11.
Prakhar KhannaI’ve been associated with the tech industry since 2014 when I built my first blog. I’ve worked with Digit, one of India’s largest tech publications. As of now, I’m working as a News Editor at Pocketnow, where I get paid to use and write about cutting-edge tech. You can reach out to me at [email protected]