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Microsoft Windows 11, and what is new
Windows 11 is the latest major release of Microsoft’s operating system, succeeding Windows 10. It introduces a range of new features, a refreshed design, and enhancements aimed at improving user experience, productivity, and security. The operating system is designed to support modern computing needs, including advanced graphics, gaming, and connectivity.
What’s New in Windows 11
Redesigned Interface: Windows 11 features a new, more streamlined user interface with a centered Start Menu and Taskbar. The design is more touch-friendly and includes rounded corners, new animations, and a focus on a clean, simplified look.
Enhanced Productivity Features:
- Snap Layouts: Allows users to quickly organize open windows into different layouts.
- Snap Groups: A collection of apps that users can switch between as a group.
- Virtual Desktops: Improved support for multiple desktops, making it easier to organize workspaces.
Microsoft Teams Integration: Integrated directly into the Taskbar for quick access, allowing users to chat, call, and video conference easily.
Widgets: Personalized feed powered by AI, providing at-a-glance information on news, weather, calendar, to-do lists, and more.
Gaming Enhancements:
- Auto HDR: Automatically enhances the color and lighting of games.
- DirectStorage: Faster loading times and better graphics performance by allowing games to load assets directly from the SSD to the GPU.
- Xbox Game Pass: Direct integration providing access to a vast library of games.
New Microsoft Store: Redesigned for better performance and more apps, including support for Android apps via the Amazon Appstore.
Performance and Security Improvements: Enhanced system security with hardware-based isolation, encryption, and malware prevention. Faster overall performance with optimizations in system management.
System Release Date
Windows 11 was officially released to the general public on October 5, 2021.
Installation Requirements
To install Windows 11, a PC must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster with at least two cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
- RAM: 4 GB or more.
- Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device.
- System Firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics Card: DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x.
- Display: >9” with HD Resolution (720p).
- Internet Connection: Internet connectivity is necessary to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features.
Additional Requirements for Specific Features
- Cortana: Requires a microphone and speaker.
- DirectStorage: Requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX 12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.
- Presence: Requires sensor supporting Human presence capability.
- Windows Hello: Requires a camera configured for near-infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication.
- 5G Support: Requires a 5G capable modem.
- Auto HDR: Requires an HDR monitor.
- BitLocker to Go: Requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
- Client Hyper-V: Requires a processor with second-level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
These requirements ensure that users get the best experience from the new features and enhancements provided by Windows 11, if you need more information about hardware compatibility click on read more.