That’s what Microsoft said when it announced Windows 10, yes. Wasn’t Windows 10 the last ever version of Windows? At Amazon UK, you can even get a disc version for £99. You can buy it pre-loaded on a USB stick if you’d prefer – this is currently available for Windows 11 Home ( $139/ £115.99), but not Pro. The easiest method is via a download link, which will be sent to you once you complete the purchase: However, you can also now buy Windows 11 as a standalone operating system. You can even install and use Android apps via the Amazon Appstore, although a workaround that lets you use the Google Play Store instead is no longer functional. Windows 11 on tablets is much improved thanks to the introduction of gestures and a new on-screen keyboard that much more similar to the one on your phone. You also get improved grouping and snapping of open windows, allowing you to multitask more effectively. There’s a new widgets panel which can show the weather, stocks, news and more, replacing the old Start Menu’s Live Tiles. You’ll find rounded corners everywhere you look and a new centrally positioned Start Menu, although you can return the latter to the side if you’d prefer. What’s Windows 11 like?Ĭlearly wanting to avoid upsetting millions by making radical changes (as it ultimately did with Windows 8), Microsoft has kept the same basic layout, albeit with a significant redesign. Windows Search is also web-based, which means these features can be updated with improvements without having to wait for larger OS-wide update.Here’s everything you need to know the the operating system, including links to all of our Windows 11 coverage at the bottom of the page. Rather than waiting for a full Windows update, Microsoft will be updating features like Windows widgets, native apps like Paint and Notepad via Windows Store.
From the simply Start Menu to the new gaming experience you’ll notice instantly, upgrading to Windows 11 will be worth your time.Īs you’re probably aware, some Windows features are now unbundled from the main OS so users can get faster updates. It brings new features and security improvements to your machine that are crucial to getting your work done. This new version of Windows isn’t just a visual update. A genuine and activated copy of Windows 10.You can update your existing hardware as long as it meets these requirements: Microsoft is basically continuing the strategy of delivering “Windows as a service”, which means frequent updates will be released to the operating system for free. Later this year, consumers can download it through Microsoft’s Windows Update.Īs shown in the above screenshot, Microsoft is working on a new “PC Health Check” tool that will run a compatibility check, and you’ll get feedback on whether your installed software or hardware is compatible with Windows 11. Microsoft will be offering the same Windows 10 methods to download Windows 11, including downloading the updates through multiple sources.
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