A New Start Position
Windows
11 has been completely redesigned from its predecessor to emphasize
productivity, creativity, and ease of use. The customizable Start Menu is now
at the center of the taskbar and utilizes the cloud, allowing you to quickly
find and access recent files, regardless of what platform or device was
previously used to view them. The streamlined Start Menu design also lets you
pin apps and recent files in addition to powering down the system.
Making Productivity a
Snap
Multitask
with speed and efficiency with the ability to snap apps side by side. Snap
Layouts and Snap Groups help to keep your windows organized using different
layouts that are designed to fully optimize your screen space, no matter its
size and resolution. Windows 11 also remembers their positions, so you can
resume from where you left off when selecting Snap Groups from the task bar,
allowing you to switch between both individual applications and entire
projects. Snap Layouts are also automatically restored when docking laptops
with external monitors.
Microsoft Teams
Integration
Stay
connected with friends, family, coworkers, and clients with Microsoft Teams
Chat integrated onto the Windows 11 taskbar. With a touch, you can connect to
your contacts via text, voice, and video, regardless of whether they're using
Windows, Android, or iOS devices. You can also communicate with those who don't
have the Teams app installed using two-way SMS messaging.
Adapting to You
The
Adaptive Input feature automatically optimizes the Windows 11 interface to
however you prefer to interact with your device, whether it's using a mouse,
keyboard, touch, voice, or handwriting.
Next Level Gaming
Windows
11 is designed to deliver smooth, immersive gaming experiences with DirectX 12
Ultimate providing realistic graphics at high frame rates while Auto HDR
automatically adjusts your game's lighting and contrast for high dynamic range.
DirectStorage technology streamlines data access to better take advantage of
high-speed devices such as NVMe solid-state drives and directly from graphics
cards without dragging down the CPU, which minimizes load times while helping
to reduce artifacts such as texture popping. Topping it all off is Xbox Game
Pass integration, which provides you with access to a massive library of games
with a membership subscription.
Redesigned Microsoft
Store
The
Microsoft Store is rebuilt from the ground up for a streamlined experience when
looking for content such as apps, games, movies, and shows. Apps downloaded
from the Store have been tested for security and family safety. Android apps
will also be available on the Microsoft Store through the Amazon Appstore and
can be used directly on your PC from the taskbar or Start Menu.
Additional Windows 11 Pro
Features
The
Pro version of Windows 11 includes all the features that Windows 11 Home offers
plus many designed specifically for business users, including Hyper-V
virtualization, BitLocker disk encryption, and remote desktop access. Devices
can also join domains and the Azure Active Directory and have access to
Enterprise device management features. Windows 11 Pro does not require a
Microsoft Account or an internet connection when setting up for the first time.