Microsoft's Windows 11 marks the first software name change in six years. Here's what's changed from Windows 10.
Windows 11 is now here, marking the first major upgrade to the Windows platform since the debut of Windows 10 in 2015. As more people work from home and in offices, you'll notice a redesigned interface and many additional features targeted at increasing efficiency.
If you're using Windows 10, Windows 11 will be available as a free upgrade during the holiday season of 2021 or earlier, if your machine is compatible. (See if your PC is compatible with Windows 11 here.) And don't worry if you still need to update to Windows 10, a free Windows 10 download method is still working for a lot of folks.
Everything that has changed between Windows 10 and Windows 11 is listed here. Also, be sure to check out all of our favourite new Windows 11 features and how to use them, as well as everything we wished for but didn't get in Windows 11.
Windows 10 vs. Windows 11: Every big
difference in the new OS
Design and interface
Windows 11 introduces a fresh new, more Mac-like user interface to the operating system. It has a minimalist style with rounded sides and pastel colours. Along with the Taskbar, the Start menu is moved to the centre of the screen. If you wish, you can shift them back to the left, as they are in Windows 10.
Android app integration
Android applications will be available for Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore and will be installable from within the new Microsoft Store. (You could get Android apps on Windows 10 in a variety of ways before, including if you had a Samsung Galaxy phone, but this will make it native.) This is something that Windows fans have been waiting for for years, and it represents another another step toward the convergence of mobile and laptop computers.
Better virtual desktop support
Easier transition from monitor to laptop
Snap Groups and Snap Layouts are new features in the new OS, which are groupings of apps you're using at the same time that reside in the taskbar and may pop up or be dismissed at the same time for quicker task switching. They also make it easier to plug and remove from a display without losing track of where your open windows are.
Microsoft Teams added to the Taskbar
Teams will receive a makeover and will be incorporated right into the Windows 11 taskbar, making it quicker to use (and more similar to Apple's FaceTime). Teams may be accessed via Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS.
Widgets (well, sort of)
While widgets have been around for a while (remember desktop gadgets on Windows Vista? ), you can now access them directly from the Taskbar and customise them to show whatever you want.
Enhanced touchscreen, voice and pen support
While widgets have been around for a while (remember desktop gadgets on Windows Vista? ), you can now access them straight from the Taskbar and customise them to show whatever you want. With greater space between icons on the taskbar and gestures, Microsoft has tried to improve the touch experience on tablets. In addition, Windows 11 adds haptics to your digital pen, allowing you to hear and feel vibrations when taking notes or sketching. Finally, the operating system integrates voice typing and instructions across the system.
Xbox tech to improve gaming
To better gaming on your Windows PC, Windows 11 will include capabilities similar to those seen in Xbox consoles, such as Auto HDR and DirectStorage. Microsoft has taken another step toward merging PCs and Xbox devices.
Check out all we know about Windows 11 and how to get it once it's released for additional information.
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