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Everything About The New Windows 11

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Everything About The New Windows 11

At 10, Microsoft wanted to stop counting. At least that is what many have assumed: When it was launched in 2015, it sounded as if the operating system was constantly being further developed, but the name Windows 10 would remain. But Microsoft continues to count and now Windows 11 is just around the corner. One thing is certain: Windows 10 users will not be overwhelmed, but will have to get used to it. The most important questions and answers about the new Windows 11 at a glance:

Is there a new design?
Yes. Microsoft has banned the once controversial tiles and the new start menu opens in the middle because the start button has also moved to the middle of the taskbar. Rounded corners are particularly noticeable in the windows, everything looks more airy. The file manager Explorer has been cleaned up and the settings have been spruced up. In addition, the system reports with new sounds, symbols and backgrounds.

And what about new features?

Widgets, for example, small windows with news, the weather or other information are new. The focus mode for undisturbed work without distractions, which can be activated in the clock app, did not yet exist in Windows 10. Virtual desktops are also being introduced, with which different working environments, for example for work and leisure, can be implemented even with one monitor, and even with different backgrounds.

What should snap layouts be?
This is a new grouping function that is supposed to make it easier to work with many windows and programs while making optimal use of the display area. Suggestions for arrangement appear as soon as you click the maximize icon in the top right corner of a window. Once you have decided on a layout and distributed all windows accordingly on the screen, a snap group has been created. And that can conveniently be minimized and maximized in its entirety.

Wasn't there also talk of Android apps?
In fact, Android apps can also be found in the refurbished Microsoft Store, downloaded from the Amazon App Store and used under Windows 11. In terms of software interlinking, Microsoft is planning, among other things, the integration of the Xbox Game Pass subscription and the Teams tools in Windows 11.

Is there Windows 11 only for new computers?
No. If the technical requirements are met and the latest Windows 10 version is installed, Windows 11 will be offered. Not necessarily immediately on October 5th, however. The update will be distributed gradually. This can take weeks, if not months. Impatient people can now and then manually check whether Windows 11 is already ready for them under “Settings / Windows Update / Check for updates”.

Does Windows 11 cost money?
Switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is free of charge. Only those who buy a new computer with Windows 11 pay a certain amount of the purchase price for the license. And if you buy a new computer without an operating system and want Windows 11, you of course have to buy a license.

Are older Windows programs running?
As a rule, yes. According to its own information, Microsoft is sticking to the “central design principle of app compatibility”. In short: What has run under Windows 10, 8 or 7 also runs under Windows 11.

Will my computer now get Windows 11?
It depends. Microsoft has defined minimum technical requirements that a system must meet - otherwise the setup wizard will abort the installation. Compared to Windows 10, the requirements have increased significantly. In particular, a comparatively new processor is required. Important: According to Microsoft, anyone who wants to install and set up the home version of Windows 11 can only do so when logged in with a Microsoft account. Without an account, it is officially only possible in the Pro version.

Can I check whether my computer meets the Microsoft criteria before attempting the installation?
Yes, there are test programs for this. Windows' own "PC Health Check" is currently still being revised. But you can also simply use the freeware «WhyNotWin11», which clearly shows whether and why an update might not be possible.

What if my computer isn't ready or I don't want Windows 11 at all?
Then nothing happens at first. Windows 11 does not install itself automatically. And you can continue to use Windows 10 as usual. But at some point, support for Windows 10 will also expire, according to the current timetable in October 2025. Use beyond this point in time would become an incalculable risk, because Microsoft will then no longer deliver security updates - at least not free of charge for private customers.

When will new devices with Windows 11 be available?
Still in autumn. Lenovo has announced the 14-inch Yoga Slim 7 Carbon notebook with an OLED display (from 1100 euros), which weighs just 1.1 kilograms, in November. And Asus' Zenbook 14X OLED with a 16:10 HDR display (from 1300 euros) should appear in 2021.

The very first Windows 11 computer that you can buy, of course, comes from Microsoft itself: The new Surface Tablet Go 3 (from 440 euros), like the new operating system, will be released on October 5th. The Surface 8 Pro follows in the same month (from 1180 euros).

And for the beginning of 2022 Microsoft has announced the flexible Surface Laptop Studio with Windows 11: Its 14.4-inch touchscreen is attached to a special hinge so that the device can be folded into a notebook, presentation and tablet mode.

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