

My favorite new feature, though, might be the new touch controls. Tabs were introduced in October, and you can pin documents in the sidebar (not just folders), as well as a new home screen that gives you more relevant files that you might need to jump back into. Arif Bacchus/ Digital Trendsįile Explorer has also received some tweaks. You can also now use quick drag-and-drop actions to create folders for your apps for improved organization within the Start menu. The Start menu is now customizable, allowing you to switch from a view that gives more document suggestions to a view with more applications. With the update, you’ll find a broad range of new features for Windows 11, touching everything from simple interface tweaks to entirely new apps. The new Windows 11 Backup App takes another cue from the Mac Microsoft Teams is getting new AI tools - and they’re free It feels like the version of Windows 11 that should have launched in 2021.ĬhatGPT can now generate working Windows 11 keys for free Also known as 22H2, this anticipated update represents a year’s work of development and testing, all of which has happened in public through the Windows Insider Program. The first major Windows 11 update debuted in 2022 with a rather simple name: WindUpdate.

Now, things are much easier, since you can activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key.But what is it actually like to use Windows 11 as your daily driver? Does it outdo the controversy? What are the big differences when looking at Windows 11 versus Windows 10? Despite how much of a Windows 10 fan I am, I can’t help but feel like Windows 11 is a fresh new start for Windows, even if it sometimes still feels like a work in progress. Previously, Microsoft forced users to upgrade to Windows 10 before they could start fresh and do a clean install–which was annoyingly complicated and time-consuming. RELATED: Windows 10 is Out Today: Should You Upgrade? However, you can always install VLC to get DVD playback or use one of the more fully featured Windows Media Center alternatives. Or, you may need to perform a clean install on a computer without an existing Windows system after installing a new hard drive. Of course, you’ll miss out on the good pre-installed apps, like the free DVD player program that comes with many PCs. This is particularly useful if you’ve purchased a new Windows 10 PC and it includes manufacturer-installed bloatware you don’t want. Microsoft allows you to get an entirely fresh system by performing a clean install. The Windows 10 upgrade process drags old files, settings, and programs from your previous Windows system to your new one.
