Windows 11 From Beginner to Advanced: Master Microsoft’s new operating system

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Windows 11 23H2 includes an often asked for ability to control RGB peripherals natively through Windows settings instead of relying on third-party software and utilities. The update also supports several common open-sourced archiving protocols, including 7-Zip and RAR. The 23H2 update includes quality-of-life improvements for Windows File Explorer and the taskbar. What do developers need to know about Windows 11? PWABuilder3 Windows Projection: Requires a display adapter that supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct. SEE: Discover everything you need to know about Microsoft Copilot in this TechRepublic cheat sheet.

In Windows 11, the newly centered Start button uses the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show recent files, no matter what platform or device they were being viewed on previously, including an Android or iOS device. Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops If you are setting up your workstation with all the high-end gadgets, speakers, and whatnot, and want everything to be top-notch with the updated system, then definitely, Windows 11 deserves a place in that setup. The interface is different, more minimalistic. Take the taskbar for example: it comes centered, and can only be aligned to the left. Other options are gone, such as the ability to use folders in Start. File Explorer too, looks and behaves different, and there are other areas that have changed. Some for the better, some for worse, at least when you come from an older version of Windows. Mute and Unmute from Taskbar: Requires video camera, microphone and speaker for audio output. App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute and unmute.

Windows 11 features the new PWABuilder3, so developers can build a PWA from their web app in minutes ( Figure C). WebView2 runtime is included with Windows 11, which makes it easier to take advantage of its web platform as a secure way to build hybrid web apps. Offerings like Windows Terminal and the new Microsoft Edge DevTools can still be used, as they are now included in Windows 11. Finally, Microsoft has announced the release of a new Windows 11. Microsoft revealed "the next generation of Windows" at its virtual event in June. Bringing significant changes to the long-running operating system, including the operating system's first name change . Last time it was six years ago. Some features in Windows 11 have increased requirements beyond those listed above. Here are additional details regarding requirements for key features per Microsoft. One of the most common questions that have been floating around the internet is to whether an upgrade to Windows 11 right away if you are using Windows 10?

SEE: Learn how to get the preview version of Windows 11. What new features come with Windows 11 22H2?At the user level, Windows 11 22H2 added new quality-of-life features like voice activated navigation, Start Menu feature improvements, additional personalization themes and the Clipchamp app. Further, Windows 11 22H2 added new live captioning features for automatically transcribing virtual meetings. What new features come with Windows 11 23H2? Not everything is bad: gaming got a huge boost, but only if you run the right hardware, fast hard drives, a good graphics card and HDR monitor. For enterprise users, Windows 11 22H2 improved File Explore functionality to integrate OneDrive status, which improves team collaboration and cooperation. The update also added a new feature called Windows Studio Effects, which will improve virtual meetings with AI-powered processing efficiency. Use desktops to keep different tasks organized or for different parts of your life, like work and home. To create a new desktop, select Task view > New desktop. To switch between desktops, select Task view . Save your photos and files in the cloud with OneDrive and access them from any device, anywhere. 5 GB of free OneDrive storage comes with your Microsoft account.

But that is pretty overwhelming for some, and many prefer a guide or a book that could help them better understand all the features of the Windows 11 OS. Windows 11 is a different system when you compare it to Windows 10, even if the new operating system could very well have been a feature upgrade for Windows 10, and not a new version of Windows altogether. Microsoft made several changes to Windows 11 that make it behave differently. Some decade-old ways of doing things in Windows are no longer working, or have changed. Some can be restored through tweaks. Cortana: Requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. The original version of Windows 11 was released to the public in October 2021. This version, also referred to as version 21H2 and codenamed “Sun Valley,” was made available as a preview build to Windows Insiders in the development channel in June 2021. During its approximately one year of existence, Windows 11 version 21H2 was updated and patched over two dozen times. Version 22H2There are a few features that many do not know, or did not have the time to explore. In such a scenario, you could go over the help section of Windows 11 and learn more about the OS. According to Microsoft, the company will continue to support Windows 10 until October 14, 2025. So, that is 3 years from now, and Windows 10 accustomed users can continue using the OS till the expiry date. On the other hand, if you are a work-a-holic, or a person who spends his day in and out on his PC, and are finding no issues whatsoever with Windows 10, then you can continue using Windows 10 on your PC or laptop. There’s something wonderful and romantic about walking around with a novel or two, but if you’re also carrying a laptop and a tablet, that might be a little much to carry at once. Thankfully, e-books allow you to carry a literal library with you and read books using Windows 11. DirectStorage: Requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.