The big announcement of Microsoft windows 11 Launch - Becomes the top story of the month
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The big announcement of Microsoft windows 11 Launch - Becomes the top story of the month

Microsoft is exhilarated about the launch of Windows 11 that occurred freshly on 5th October worldwide. In no time, the release has become a trending topic among everybody. Being at the presiding position in the Personal Computer Operating Systems market for decades, Microsoft did not release the new windows version since the launch on Windows 10 in 2015. The launch of Windows 11 is a milestone for Microsoft as it obtains 14% of revenue from Windows.

What’s new?

Windows 11 has a new user interface, redesigned start menu shifting it to the center of the taskbar at the bottom, revamped Microsoft Store, Widgets, and deeper integration with Microsoft Teams with easier access and utility. Here are a few standout fresh features introduced in Windows 11;

Windows 11 is developed on the same platform as Windows 10, so it is an easy transition if you are already a Windows 10 user. The Windows 11 launch focuses on augmenting innovation and enhancing end-user efficiency.

  • The new user interface is modern, clean, and gives you an easy experience. The start menu placed at the center gives you a new feel.
  • Android apps will be accessible through Amazon Appstore.
  • Widgets can be used directly from the taskbar, including the personalized feed such as weather, stock, latest news, etc. This feature can be enabled/disabled using the?Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\widgets?Group Policy.
  • Microsoft Teams is pinned on the taskbar to make it more easily accessible to you, a little bit like Apple's FaceTime. With Windows 11, chats, con-calls, and video calls will be easier than before, and you can connect to your people with a click. It allows you to mute, unmute and present directly from the taskbar quickly.
  • Windows 11 gives you a better gaming experience with Xbox tech features like Auto HDR and DirectStorage.
  • Windows 11 lets you enjoy virtual desktop support. On the taskbar, you can create a new desktop to open different sites or apps as per your work. You change your desktop depending on what you are doing. You can create desktops for travel, office, school, gaming, personal, etc.
  • Windows 11 features called Snap Groups and Snap Layouts empower you with smooth multitasking. You need to add apps to the Snap Layout, and this layout is saved in the Snap Group. Just by selecting the group, apps will be opened in the same layout. You can easily switch by selecting the Snap Group. You can use some snap features using the?Settings app > System > Multitasking.

?Is your computer compatible with Windows 11?

To begin with - It's important to understand that Windows 11 might not be available for you at this commencing stage. On the other hand, though you have recently purchased a Windows 10 installed computer, Microsoft offers Windows 11 to you, and you can easily shift for free.

To make sure that your computer is compatible with Windows 11, you can download?Microsoft's PC Health Check App

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Microsoft PC Health Checkup

It is not recommended to try shifting to the new OS if your computer does not support it currently. But, if the PC Health Check is cleared, here is the next step;

Visit Microsoft Windows 11

  • Click on the "Download now" option
  • Open the downloaded file
  • "Accept and Install" after looking at the license and agreement terms.
  • After your computer starts downloading the files, the below screen will appear:

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?The Installation Assistant will install Windows 11 on your computer, and overall it might take about an hour. The exact time relies on your internet speed, so if you are working while installing, it's better to save your work frequently as your computer will restart after completing 100% installation.

Once it's completed, you will be able to view the new Windows 11 home screen, and there you are!

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Can you shift back to Windows 10?

Yes! You can move back to Windows 10 if you don't like Windows 11 experience after installing, but Microsoft gives you 10 days after you upgrade to Windows 11 to change your decision. You just need to;

Open Settings > Tap System > Choose Recovery > Select Go Back

Windows 10 is the most used Operating System with around 1.3 billion monthly users currently. If you are satisfied with Windows 10. You can continue using the same for the next 4 years.


Reference Websites:

https://blogs.windows.com/, https://www.cnbc.com/, https://www.cnet.com/, https://docs.microsoft.com/

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Yoshita Gour

Digital Experience Professional | Redefining User Experience Journey | Adobe Tech Stack

3 年

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