The giant Microsoft began the gradual rollout of its new operating system, the long-awaited Windows 11 , in October. Although only a few PCs have been requested to upgrade, you may be wondering how it differs from the Windows 10 operating system and if it’s worth downloading now. There’s no rush: Microsoft says it will stop supporting Windows 10 after 2025. But if you’re ready to move to Windows 11 now, you can download the operating system to your computer. If you already have Windows 10, Windows 11 will be available for free.
Interface very similar to that of Mac
Before we install the new OS, let’s break down the big changes Microsoft has made and what’s really different. Windows 11 brings a new interface to the operating system, more like the Mac. It features a clean design with rounded corners and pastel tones. The iconic Start menu is also moved to the center of the screen along with the taskbar. But you can move them to the left, as they are in Windows 10, if you prefer.
Android apps are coming to Windows 11 (though not right away) in the Microsoft Store, via the Amazon Appstore. This is something that Windows users have been waiting for years and marks another step towards the fusion of mobile and portable devices. This feature is in beta now and available to Windows Insiders.
Windows 11 will let you set up virtual desktops in a similar way to Mac . Switch between multiple desktops at once for personal, work, school, or gaming use. On Windows 10, this was more difficult to set up and use. The new operating system includes features called Snap Groups and Snap Layouts: collections of the apps you’re using at the same time that sit on the taskbar and can appear or be minimized at the same time to make it easier to switch between tasks. They also allow you to easily connect and disconnect a monitor, without losing the location of open windows.
For its part, Microsoft Teams is also getting a revamp and will be integrated directly into the Windows 11 taskbar, making it easier to access (and a bit more like Apple’s FaceTime). You can access computers from Windows, Mac, Android or iOS operating systems.
While widgets have been around for a while (remember desktop gadgets in Windows Vista?), even in a recent Windows 10 update, you can now access widgets directly from the taskbar and customize them to see what you want. want.
For tablets, Microsoft is aiming to improve the touch experience, with more space between icons on the taskbar and adding gesture launch. Windows 11 has also added haptics to your digital pen, so you can hear and feel vibrations as you use it to take notes or draw. Lastly, the operating system introduces voice commands and typing throughout the system.
