Eleven things you need to know about Windows 11


This May 6, 2021 photo shows a sign for Microsoft offices in New York. Microsoft has unveiled the next generation of its Windows software, called Windows 11, that has a new 'start menu' and other features. The newest version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system announced Thursday, June 24, will be a successor to today’s Windows 10, which the company introduced in 2015. — AP

Microsoft's latest operating system Windows 11 is now official. Announced by Panos Panay at the Microsoft Event on June 24, Windows 11 comes with a new user interface, a redesigned Windows Store, and improvements in performance and multitasking. You will soon be able to get Windows 11 on your PCs/laptops/tabs, you will have to check if your device supports it though first. However, before you do — here are 11 things you should know about the new Windows 11.

1. Windows 11 comes with a new Start menu and an updated Start button that is both placed right in the middle of your taskbar. The UI on Windows 11 looks similar to the UI spotted on Windows 10X.

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