With the presentation of Windows 11 by Microsoft, we are witnessing another evolution in the Windows operating system that offers a redesigned design and optimizations for new hardware requirements. This guide provides a deep dive into all the key components of Windows 11, including availability timelines and what you might expect as you move toward Microsoft’s newest version of Windows.
Key features of Windows 11
Centered Taskbar
The most glaring difference in Windows 11 is the centrally located taskbar. Also, the new taskbar features centered icons and a Start menu to give you a simplified appearance. It is an accessibility and user experience design change.
New Start Menu
The Start menu gets a completely new design and no live tiles. It even features a cleaner design, complete with pinned apps and recommendations taken from your latest files as well as your app list.
Rounded corners and fluid design
Windows 11 finally follows through with what the Fluent Design system promised Windows 10 would become, complete with rounded corners everywhere and more consistent animations and softer visuals throughout, creating a cohesive experience that’s just easier on the eyes.
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Snap Layouts and Snap Groups
Snap Layouts makes it easy for users to organize multiple open windows in different grid layouts, enabling them to better manage tasks on their computing system. Layouts are also saved by Snap Groups, allowing you to pick up where you left off after jumping between tasks.
Virtual Desktops
Desktop virtual desktops have improved and now permit greater flexibility in that users can create desktops for work, gaming, or personal use. Every desktop can be personalized with different wallpapers and profiles.
Microsoft Teams integration
The new taskbar integration with Microsoft Teams makes connecting easier than ever for colleagues, friends, and family. This integration makes the conversation easy, for both personal and professional use.
Enhanced gaming features
Direct Storage
One of the new features debuting with Windows 11 is DirectStorage, which cuts game load times by optimizing data transfer between storage and the GPU. Meaning games run quicker and with less jitter.
Auto HDR
New Auto HDR enables an enhanced visual experience on a handful of back-compat games with no extra work needed by the developer, and it will only be available for gaming at 1080p or 1440p resolutions.
New Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store is also now more performant and usable. That opens up the Fire TV family to a wider gamut of apps—even Android apps—by way of Amazon’s Appstore, further driving home that flexibility in variety.
Better security and performance
Faster and more efficient
With upgrades at a low level, Windows 11 has been fine-tuned to go faster and use less power while improving overall system performance and memory management.
Enhanced security features
It has hardware-based isolation and encryption as well as protection from malware by default, which increases the security factor. Windows 11 demands TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module), hence the assurance of devices that are maintained to more suitable safety standards.
Rollout Timelines
Insider Preview Program
Shortly after this announcement, the Windows 11 Insider Preview was made available to users who are also members of the Windows Insiders Program. This is made available to early adopters and developers to test new features and provide feedback back to Microsoft.
General Availability
The Windows 11 rollout started on October 5, 2021. It will be a slow (but steady) rollout, with A/B tests targeting devices that meet the minimum software requirements (redirectTo=metis_, etc. It will gradually come to other devices, depending on hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, and many others.
Windows 10 user?
Windows 11 will be offered as a free upgrade for any Windows 10 device that meets its system requirements. Microsoft is using Windows Update as the channel to notify users when the upgrade is ready for their devices. The rollout is expected to be completed by mid-2022.
System Requirements
Windows 11 has system requirements that are more strict than Windows 10. Key requirements include:
- A 64-bit compatible processor with at least a clock frequency of 1 GHz and a minimum of 2 cores.
- 4 GB of RAM or more.
- 64 GB of storage or more.
- Secure Boot UEFI firmware
- TPM version 2.0.
- DirectX 12-capable graphics card or integrated GPU with a WDDM 2. x driver.
- Greater than 9” diagonally, greater than 720p (unspecified dimension in GUI), and less than or equal to eight bits per color;
For this, users can use the PC Health Check tool from Microsoft.
Transitioning to Windows 11
Preparing for the Upgrade
Check the list before updating to Windows 11.
Verify the requirements on their device.
These things are simple but very important: first, create backups of the data you want to keep so that your data will not be lost during an upgrade.
Identify any potential concerns regarding application compatibility, particularly for key business applications.
Post-Upgrade Tips
Once the users have updated to Windows 11, they need to:
- Check out the new features and ways to customize their experience (custom domain!)
- There is also a patch update for drivers and apps to run on Windows 11.
- Learn the new security system capabilities and adapt to your specific needs.
Conclusion
Windows 11 is a big leap forward in the growth of the Windows OS. Windows 11 features a new look, better performance, and increased productivity. windows-11 Cybersecurity News Homepagedten0001/AdobeStock Windows+Office Microsoft announced that with its redesigned interface, known as the Fluent Design, improved performances such as animations up to several hundred frames per second in various applications, including Fluent Display Content powered by Thrift commands, plus more powerful use cases like running multi-session full-speed apps within minutes only once we have finished testing them for you (more details below). All changes are designed specifically around improving user efficiency; no other product offers this type or combination of improvements, so why not update now? With knowledge of its major characteristics and schedules based on when it will be released, knowing what to expect from this operating system can enable a seamless transition. Keep up to date with what Microsoft says and use their resources so you can take full advantage of Windows 11!
