WINDOWS 11 NEW FEATURES AND HOW TO USE THEM

Windows 11 new features and how to use them

With Windows 11 Insider Preview released and the stable version on its way, there is a fresh new design and a bunch of new features aimed at streamlining your PC and helping you be more productive, whether you're using your laptop or tablet at home or in the office. 

Here are the best new Windows 11 features we've seen announced so far, and how you'll use them, based on what Microsoft has demonstrated. We'll update this post with more thorough instructions once the beta version comes out next week and we can try them ourselves.

How to use the new Windows 11 features

* Android apps

You'll be able to download Android apps on Windows 11.

What it is: Android apps will be built into Windows 11 natively through the new Microsoft Store -- a change Windows users have been waiting on for years. Though you could access Android apps on your Windows 10 PC in certain cases (like if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone), Windows 11 marks the first time everyone will be able to download them directly onto your PC. 

How you'll use it: Android apps will be in the new Microsoft Store via Amazon's Appstore. That means you'll need to download the Amazon Appstore to access the nearly 500,000 apps available there, including Disney Plus, TikTok, Netflix, Pinterest, Uber and more. However, you won't be able to access every Android app found in the Google Play Store.

To get started, you'll need to download the Amazon Appstore and sign into or create an Amazon account. Then you'll be able to search for free or paid apps as you would on any other platform. Android apps will be integrated into the Start bar and will also appear on the Taskbar with their own windows.

* Widgets

Widgets on Windows 11 will give you customizable, at-a-glance information.

What it is: Windows 11 will add Widgets to the interface -- an AI-powered customizable feed that slides out to show you info such as news, weather, a glimpse at your calendar and to-do list and your recent photos. Widgets are similar to a feature called news and interests found in a recent Windows 10 update. 

How you'll use it: On the newly redesigned taskbar, you'll find a button for Widgets. When you click or tap it, a panel will slide out from the left side of your screen with a series of widgets that give you the at-a-glance information you're looking for. You can also expand it to be full screen.

* Microsoft Teams

Bring up the Microsoft Teams Chat bar directly from the taskbar in Windows 11 for easier access to your contacts.

What it is: Windows 11 will build Microsoft's video chat platform Teams directly into the operating system, making it easier to access for daily use. You can connect with others on Teams across Windows, Android, Mac or iOS. 

How you'll use it: Teams will now appear in the taskbar. Click the Teams icon to launch a Chat tool, letting you choose if you want to message, text, voice or video call one of your contacts. Click Meet or Chat, and choose who you want to contact. Or, open the full version of Microsoft teams by clicking the box at the bottom of the Chat screen.

* Desktops

Easily toggle between different desktops in Windows 11.

What it is: Windows 11 will let you more easily create separate virtual desktops for each part of your life, and customize them with different wallpapers, so you can create a desktop for personal use, work, school, gaming or anything else, and easily toggle between them. This is similar to the Mac OS virtual desktop feature. 

How you'll use it: We don't have as much information on how to set up the new desktops yet, but from Microsoft's demo, it looks like once you do, you'll be able to scroll to the bottom of your screen and see a window slide up with the different desktops you've created, letting you switch back and forth between them with one click.

* Snap Layouts

What it is: When you're working in a bunch of open windows, Windows 11 will let you arrange them in different layouts on the screen, and will save all of those windows in that arrangement. 

How you'll use it: When you open a window, you'll see a button that looks like a square in the top right corner, in between the X and the minimize button. Click that to see different layout options for that window, and select the layout and the position within the layout that you want to place that window.

 

* Snap Groups 

Bring together groups of apps and windows with Snap Layouts, and easily maximize and minimize the entire bunch with Snap Groups in Windows 11.

What it is: Snap Groups are the set of open windows that you saved in Snap Layouts, found in the taskbar for easy access to call up once again, so you can minimize or maximize them as a group.

How you'll use it: Hover over your browser in the taskbar (it's unclear if you need to be using Microsoft Edge to do so, as Microsoft did in its demo). You'll see the different groups of sites and apps you created pop up. Click the one you want to open the whole group again. 

 

Cheers!!!

Edited By AdeDanCompTech

 

NEW FEATURES IN MICROSOFT WINDOWS 11

New Features in Microsoft Windows 11

Recently, Microsoft released the Windows 11 build 22000.65, which many insider subscribers have upgraded their PC from Windows 10 to the latest version Windows 11. The stable version of Windows 11 is expected to come during the holiday period. So, many can wait to get their hands on this stable version or download the leaked version of the OS to see what has changed or added.

In this post, we shall take a look at the features and the changes it brings. We shall also talk about the benefits the new update brings for the users. In addition to this, you’ll be able to know the requirements for the update and other details related to the Windows 11 ISO 32/ 64 Bit upgrade.

Here are the new features to see in Windows 11

Brand new Start Menu, Taskbar Experience, Windows with rounded corners and Transparency.

New Themes and Widgets.

Snap Layout.

New Touch Keyboard, File Explorer Layout Update, Bloatware removed.

Auto HDR for Better Gaming.

Run Android Apps on your PC.

One Touch Teams Integration.

Better Performance. 

Some other changes on interface-level too such as:

>  New OOBE- Here, one can connect to a new network (WiFi), set up a new PIN, and sign up for a new Microsoft account.

>  Search Window and Centered Start Menu- Like the taskbar menu, the new Windows will have a centered Start Menu and Search Window. Also, you can align these as per your preference.

>  Action and Taskbar Center- You can see more show/ hide settings like Widgets, Task View, Desktop, and Search. This time, the icons will slightly rounded corners.

>  Task View- The designers have redesigned the Task View this time.

>  Snap Controls- In the new version, users can multitask easily with snap controls. You can snap windows in varied forms.

>  Widgets- The version provides widgets like weather updates, news at a glance, sports, etc.

>  New Icons, Wallpapers, and Sounds- When the user opens the File Explorer option, he will be able to notice several new icons, sounds, and wallpapers.

>  Emoji and Clipboard Panel- This time, the designers have combined the panels. On pressing Window Key+ Period Button, one can observe emojis, kaomoji, GIFs, symbols, and the history of the clipboard.

>  Terminal Window- This option can be accessed with the right click on the screen. This shows features like Unicode, multiple tabs, panes, UTF-8 character, custom themes, styles, etc.

>  Xbox and Microsoft Store- Users can see tighter integration in this version. Also, this version has app options.

Windows 11 Minimum Requirement

*  64-bit 1 Gigahertz with 2 or More core processor

*  >9 Degree HD Resolution 720p: screen resolution

*  4 Gb RAM or more than this

*  64 Gb hard disk space available 

Configuration:

*  4 Gb RAM or above

*  2.0 GHz dual-core processor

*  64 Gb hard disk space available

*  >9 Degree HD Resolution 720p: screen resolution

Cheers!!!

Edited by AdeDanCompTech

KNOWN ISSUES IN WINDOWS 11 BUILD 22000.65

Here are the known issues in Windows 11 build 22000.65

Here are the known issues in Windows 11 build 22000.65

It’s been over a week since the first Windows 11 build was released to Insiders, and today, we got the first update for it. Windows 11 build 22000.65 brings a few new changes, such as the taskbar now displaying on multiple monitors, but it also has some known issues. Of course, it does have a ton of fixes, such as for a stuttering animation when closing the notifications panel by clicking its icon. Still, these are things you want to know about before installing a build, just in case.

Thankfully, most of the bugs in this build aren’t major, but there are some weird ones. For example, if you try to move an app on the taskbar, it will launch or minimize as if you just clicked on it. If you’re looking forward to using the new File Explorer design, you may also notice that it’s not available if you’ve enabled the Open folders in a separate process option in the File Explorer settings. 

Here’s the full list of issues in Windows 11 build 22000.65:

Start: 

*   In some cases, you might be unable to enter text when using Search from Start or the Taskbar. If you experience the issue, press WIN + R on the keyboard to launch the Run dialog box, then close it.

Taskbar: 

* The Taskbar will sometimes flicker when switching input methods.

* Dragging an app icon to rearrange it in the Taskbar will result in the app launching or minimizing.

Settings: 

*  When launching the Settings app, a brief green flash may appear.

*   When using Quick Settings to modify Accessibility settings, the settings UI may not save the selected state.

File Explorer: 

*  The new command bar may not appear when “Open folders in a separate process” is enabled under File Explorer Options > View.

*  Explorer.exe crashes in a loop for Insiders using the Turkish display language when battery charge is at 100%.

*  When right clicking the desktop or File Explorer, the resulting context menu and submenus may appear partially off screen.

Search: 

*   After clicking the Search icon on the Taskbar, the Search panel may not open. If this occurs, restart the “Windows Explorer” process, and open the search panel again.

*   When you hover your mouse over the Search icon on the Taskbar, recent searches may not be displayed. To work around the issue, restart your PC.

*  Search panel might appear as black and not display any content below the search box.

Widgets: 

*  Widgets board may appear empty. To work around the issue, you can sign out and then sign back in again.

*  Launching links from the widgets board may not invoke apps to the foreground.

*   When using the Outlook client with a Microsoft account, Calendar, and To Do changes may not sync to the widgets in real time.

*  Widgets may be displayed in the wrong size on external monitors. If you encounter this, you can launch the widgets via touch or WIN + W shortcut on your actual PC display first and then launch on your secondary monitors.

*  After adding multiple widgets quickly from the widgets settings, some of the widgets may not be visible on the board.

Store: 

* The install button might not be functional yet in some limited scenarios.

*   Rating and reviews are not available for some apps.

Windows Security:

*  Device Security is unexpectedly saying “Standard hardware security not supported” for Insiders with supported hardware.

*  “Automatic sample submission” is unexpectedly turned off when you restart your PC. 

Looking through the list, other notable issues in Windows 11 build 22000.65 include the install button not working on the Microsoft Store. Of course, that may not be as concerning as the fact that Android apps still aren’t available. That’s one feature many are probably looking forward to, but it’s not ready yet. 

Of course, some problems are to be expected when running unfinished software. In fact, Microsoft recently announced a new Bug Bash. This is an event where Microsoft publishes a series of quests in the Feedback Hub app. Windows Insiders can fulfill these quests and file any issues they find to help Microsoft polish up the operating system. 

Windows 11 is going to be released to the masses this holiday season, so there’s still time for all those fixes to be implemented. For now, Windows Insiders can already experiment with a lot of new features and changes. If you want to join the fun, you can read our guide on joining the Insider Program.

 

Cheers!!! 

Edited by AdeDanCompTech

UPGRADING WINDOWS 11 HOME EDITION TO WINDOWS 11 PROFESSIONAL EDITION

How to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro

When Windows 11 arrives later this year, it will come in a few different editions. Just like with previous Windows versions, different editions contain certain different features, which make the operating system more tailored for different users. For the general public, there are two main editions you’ll find — Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. As the name suggests, Windows 11 Pro is the more feature-rich edition, but most laptops come with the Home edition. Even Microsoft’s own Surface devices come with Windows 10 Home, with the exception of the Surface Pro 7+. In this guide, we’ll show you how to upgrade from Windows 11 Home to Pro, and why you might want to. 

If you’re looking to learn a bit more about different editions, you can check out our article about Windows 11 SKUs. In addition to Home and Pro, there are numerous editions for business and education users. There are also specific editions for different kinds of devices. 

Why should you want Windows 11 Pro?

As we mentioned, Windows 11 Pro contains certain features that the Home edition doesn’t have, but what exactly are you missing? Well, for most users, you’re probably just fine with Windows 11 Home. As the name suggests, the features in the Pro edition are more geared towards professionals and enterprise-managed PCs. Still, there are valid reasons to want it. 

One of the Pro-exclusive features is BitLocker encryption, which helps protect the data on your PC from external attackers. Encrypting your data means only you can access it, and that’s important if you’re worried about data privacy and security. 

Another exclusive feature is support for Remote Desktop. This lets you remotely connect to your PC and control it from anywhere, which can be very useful for PCs you leave at the office, for example. There’s also support for Hyper-V virtualization. This lets you create and run virtual machines, so you can test specific environments or risky software without damaging your host PC. 

However, it’s worth noting there are a few apps that offer similar tools if you have Windows 11 Home. VMware Workstation Player is an example of an app for running virtual machines, and TeamViewer is good for accessing remote PCs.  You don’t need the Pro edition necessarily. 

More niche features for Pro include the ability to join Azure Active Directory or a business domain. You may also like that you can set up Windows 11 Pro with a local account right away, although you can also do that on Windows 11 Home with some trickery. We have a guide on how to do just that if you’re interested. 

How to upgrade

If you’re set on upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Pro, here’s what you need to do:

>   Open the Settings app and choose Activation.

>   Expand the Upgrade your edition of Windows section to see your options. If you want to buy an upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, click Open Store.

>   You’ll see a feature comparison between Home and Pro editions of Windows with the option to buy the upgrade. The screenshot below still shows Windows 10, since Windows 11 hasn’t officially released yet.

>   Click Buy to get the new license. If you have Windows 11 Home, the upgrade should cost $99.

>   You’ll need to enter your password and fill in your billing details if you haven’t already.

>   Once you buy and apply the upgrade, your PC has to restart to enable the new features. If you already have a product key for Windows 11 Pro, you can click Change next to Change product key.

>   You’ll be asked for administrator permission to run the Windows Activation tool, then you can enter your Windows 11 Pro product key.

>   Once the key is validated, you’ll need to restart your PC to enable the Pro features. 

Windows 11 Home and Pro are actually based on the same installation files, so you don’t have to reinstall Windows or anything to upgrade. A simple restart will configure your version of Windows, and you’ll be good to go the next time you use your PC. 

If you’re looking to buy a new Windows laptop that can upgrade to Windows 11 later this year, you can go for 8^th or more generation PCs. Most of them are running Windows 10 Home, which means you’ll also get Windows 11 Home when you get the update. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 would be an exception, since it ships with Windows 10 Pro and will get Windows 11 Pro after the update.

 

Cheers!!!

 

Edited by AdeDanCompTech

Source: XDA Developers