Microsoft just rolled out its latest Windows 11 update in the market. Where Windows 10 is not yet too old, people are confused about whether they need the Windows 11 update or not. If you are wondering the same, you must read this blog till the end. We have described all its features and other updates that set them apart from Windows 10.
All your concerns regarding its features, appearance and security will be resolved through this blog.
If a user compares any former Windows updates with Windows 11 in terms of looks. It has adopted a completely new look. The taskbar icons are shifted to the center (inspired by Mac devices) and the start button is shifted along with them too.
The windows now have tightly rounded edges, transparent backgrounds, and cleaner icons that represent the evolution of the Fluent Design system, making it more subtle. After updating your device to Windows 11, you will feel like working on the OS system.
Though widgets were part of many Windows updates. In Windows 10, the widgets had the News and Interests panel. However, in the Windows 11 update, the panel is more user-oriented. It has more widgets that are influenced by the user’s interest and preferences such as news, weather, sports, traffic, and stock market data. All are powered by AI for smooth customization and Edge for rendering. The new widgets panel could be seen as a quick go-through for the day.
According to the Microsoft Windows team, in the later updates, users will be able to expand the widgets panel to the entire screen.
For a long time, Windows users have been looking for a customized screen view that would involve multiple windows. Finally in the Windows 11 update, one can expect to have it due to the feature called Snap Layout.
In Snap Layout, users get the layout options out of which they can select a specific layout as per their requirements. It is more accessible as the layout options are there in the update by default so the user will not have to make layouts on their own.
This feature is going to enhance one’s productivity and efficiency to work on the Windows device.
Many default apps of Microsoft Windows are updated not only by looks, they have got many more add-on features to make them more accessible. For instance, Paint is now much cleaner to match the look of Windows 11. It has elements of WinUI 3.0. Also, multiple bug fixes and improvements have been done in this update.
Similarly, the Photos app has been updated where you can see multiple photos and videos clearly in a grid view. The editing, transitions, and effects are updated in the Photos app as well. Moreover, the Photos app has adopted some Smartphone Photos features including face recognition, integrated maps for photos, auto-generated albums, etc.
The new Windows 11 update has a persistent menu on the left side that makes it easier to switch between the Settings group without going back to the Home page of the Settings app.
The rest is almost like Windows 10. One can say that the Settings redesign is more concerned with the users’ experience.
This feature is again concerned with convenience and productivity. A user can set different backgrounds for different virtual desktops. It helps to visually bifurcate the work and personal desktops.
Please note, that users are allowed to set images or solid colors as backgrounds. Slideshow or theme will be applied to all desktops. Moreover, you can use Snap Layout individually on each desktop making work easier and quicker.
One of the most successful software of Microsoft, Teams has gotten much more prominence in Windows 11. It can be used for video conferencing, chats, and even text messages. People can use it for personal and professional affairs. Teams had mere 20 million users in 2019, which eventually increased to 145million users daily in 2022. Consequently, Teams made their place in users’ lives.
In case you are still unaware of the uses of Microsoft Teams, it is a messaging and videoconferencing application. It supports Android, iOS and macOS, and of course, Windows.
To provide easy access to the users, it is placed right in the center of the taskbar.
Unlike Windows 10, Windows 11 does not have tablet mode but that does not create problems. The tablet (when used as a tablet) shows notable changes in appearance without requiring turning on the tablet mode.
The space between the taskbar icons increases, and the entire screen becomes broader. Also, the three-finger swipe actions let you perform actions like calling up task view or recalling the running apps.
Windows 11 features are indeed advanced and make you more productive. In terms of visual appeal, Windows 11 is cleaner and more like macOS. However, if a user is still willing to wait for more reviews on Windows 11, they can use Windows 10 as it will be supported till 2025.
Or else, users can easily update their systems with Windows 11 by following the instructions in the Settings app (then Windows Update). Alternatively, users can take the help of their local tech support team.
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