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Windows 11 features
Windows 11 starts with a new startup screen and
proceeds to give all major Windows parts a new look and feel. Menus and windows
have rounded corners, which are comparable to the current iPadOS version. The
Start menu, which is intended at giving a modern experience, is also located in
the center.
The new Start menu and revamped Start button, both
focused on the taskbar, are the first things you'll notice about Windows 11.
This UI is extremely similar to what we first saw in Windows 10X, a project
that Microsoft canceled after it was originally meant for dual-screen devices.
Windows 11 incorporates a lot of the UI development that went into Windows 10X.
New sounds and notifications, including a new
startup sound, are also included in Windows 11. There are also small
differences in gestures. You'll also receive new themes, wallpapers, and a dark
mode that's been upgraded.
A revamped widgets experience is also included in
Windows 11. Widgets can be brought to the front of the screen by swiping from
the left, or they can be set full screen. You have the flexibility to rearrange
or resize widgets according to your preferences. You may also add or delete
widgets that will help you stay up to date on the latest news and weather.
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Snap Layouts, as Microsoft refers to them, allow you
to easily snap apps into the many modes that Windows 11 supports. Thanks to a
feature called Snap Groups, this new version of Windows 11 will also remember
where your apps are located. It appears to be a practical solution to handle
multiple monitors and ensure that apps open on the correct screen at all times.
This is especially useful if you're using a laptop with a monitor attached or a
typical desktop computer with numerous screens.
Microsoft has also incorporated its Teams
collaboration platform into Windows 11 and included a universal mute and unmute
feature to make virtual calls easier. Similarly, users can utilize the Desktop
Share functionality to share their windows with those who are participating in
a virtual meeting. However, you might miss Skype. Windows 11 continues to focus
on performance. Since Windows updates are now done in the background, they are
40 percent smaller and more efficient. Hopefully, this means Windows 11 won't
interrupt you when you're working.
The most significant development is that Windows 11
will support Android apps. To make this a reality, Microsoft has worked with
Amazon and Intel, and Windows 11 will use Intel Bridge technology to accomplish
it. Microsoft displayed TikTok and other Android apps coexisting with Windows
apps on Windows 11, and the firm plans to reveal more details “in the coming
months.”
Availability of Windows 11
Starting next week, Windows 11 will be available to
Windows Insider members for testing purposes. Later this year, it will be available
as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, and it will be pre-installed on new
PCs.
