A Deep Dive Into What’s New in Windows 11
Windows 11 is the most forward-looking OS in Microsoft’s lineup, designed with clarity and sophistication in mind. It boasts a modern Start Menu position and customized taskbar, and rounded designs to elevate the UI polish. The OS now runs faster with enhanced resource use. Simplifying system management while multitasking.
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New Widgets Feature
The new Widgets feature in Windows 11 provides personalized content like news, weather updates, and calendar events right at your fingertips.
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Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 (WSL2)
Windows 11 includes WSL2, allowing developers to run a complete Linux kernel on their system, enhancing cross-platform development.
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Hardware and Software Compatibility
Windows 11 offers enhanced support for newer hardware and software, ensuring compatibility with the latest devices and applications.
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Personalized Taskbar Widgets
The taskbar in Windows 11 can be customized with widgets, offering quick access to useful information like weather, news, and calendar updates.
Touch and Pen Support: Bringing Greater Flexibility to Your Digital Workspace
Touch and Pen Support, commonly referred to as Touchscreen and Stylus Input is a flexible input solution designed to offer both touch and pen capabilities on Windows devices. Automatically part of Windows 10 and Windows 11 installations. It is fundamental for boosting user engagement and productivity with touch and pen input. Supporting multitasking with effective touch and pen input functionality.
DirectX 12 and Game Mode: Achieving Fluid Frame Rates and Stunning Visual Effects
DirectX 12 (frequently known as DX12) is a sophisticated graphics API aimed at boosting performance and rendering visuals. Included with Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. It supports improved visual effects and gameplay performance in high-end games. Game Mode in Windows 10 and Windows 11 prioritizes resources for gaming.
Virtual Desktop Support: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Digital Workspace
Virtual Desktop Support is available as a core feature in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. It improves multitasking by offering dedicated spaces for different activities. Virtual Desktop Support simplifies the process of switching between desktops and apps. It is accessible in all versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, from personal to enterprise.
Multitasking: Enhancing Efficiency with Multiple Tasks
Snap Layouts: Arranging Multiple Windows in an Organized Way
Multitasking is beneficial for working with multiple open windows without feeling overwhelmed. Snap Layouts helps you work more effectively by creating an organized window arrangement. Multitasking is a built-in feature in both Windows 10 and Windows 11 for enhanced productivity. Snap Layouts is a part of the default setup for Windows 10 and Windows 11 to enhance workspace management.
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