8 features you need to know

There will be a lot to offer on the day of Windows 11 release. You need to know about these new features. […]

That Windows 11 Release Approaching – Microsoft The operating system comes with a new look, redesigned taskbar and stringent hardware requirements in early October 2021.

New paint is mandatory for the newer version of Windows. In fact Windows 11 Also gives a long list of new features. We will show you some selected new features that you can (partially) expect in the release.

These are Windows 11-Functions you need to know:

1. Computer tray teams chats

Like it or not, Microsoft Emphasizes that you need to keep your contacts simple with you Desktop Achievable. It started with “My People”, continued with “Skype Meet Now” and now continues with groups: Collaborative tool chats integrated into the new Windows 11 taskbar.

“Now you can instantly connect with your personal contacts anywhere via text, chat, voice or video, regardless of platform or device via Windows, Android or iOS” Microsoft The thrill in A blog post.

Useful: In the future, you can disable chat participants directly via the taskbar or start a presentation during a group call.

2. Widgets

The Windows 11 Widgets should be hard: this time they are a large map that stretches to the left of the desktop. A mix of Windows 10 news, announcements and all kinds of personalized information is waiting for us at the release.

There may also be special widget applications. There is an interesting function Microsoft Already Presented as part of a live broadcast: Ability to instruct local content creators. “Our goal is to create a vibrant pipeline for global brands and local creators, which will benefit consumers and creators,” Microsoft said.

3. Android Processors in Windows 11

Microsoft Chief Product Officer Banos Banoy was “excited” to see Android processors now entering WindowsPC Find Above all, the Windows Store has been suffering from severe usage poverty for years. In the release Windows 11 That needs to change fundamentally. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post. However, behind the scenes, the Amazon Android App Store will work.

Run Android Processors on WindowsPCs To bring benefits Microsoft Intel Bridge Technology According to the manufacturer, “high-performance post-compiler, which allows applications to run naturally on x86-based devices”.

It looks like Windows 11 This process is not on the device Microsoft Do the shop. Windows 11PCs So you can use Android apps and games For a side mount Get in touch – at least at some point. Microsoft has announced that Android processors in Windows 11 will not be available on release date.

4. Optimal shop

The new face for the Windows Store is late. Not only can it improve the functionality of the backend, it can also improve the search for new applications. So the Windows team plans to choose its store with a new user interface and significantly improved apps.

There will be some new apps in the Windows Store Microsoft– like Microsoft Teams and Visual Studio – have their own processors that have never appeared before. In addition, important third-party applications such as Disney +, Adobe Creative Cloud, Zoom or Canva are found.

Hopefully, downloaded apps can be saved anyway – rather than being re-downloaded each time a new device is added.

5. Quick updates

Windows updates are not popular everywhere. Microsoft It promises to improve in the future by making these smaller, faster, and probably less intrusive. This is possible because the company “knows” what code is running on your computer – and renders it accordingly.

6 Direct Storage and Auto HDR

That direct storage – the backbone of storage Microsoft Current Game Console Xbox Series X – On PCs Moving, Already known. Being within the framework of is now clear Windows 11 The release is coming.

Direct storage is the Windows API, also known as the “Xbox Validity Architecture”. It refers to Microsoft An approach to reducing the amount of memory an Xbox game needs to load its contents as quickly as possible.

Additionally, gamers can expect AutoHDR: “If you use this functionality in your HDR-enabled gamingPC Enable and automatically get an awesome HDR display for over 1,000 DirectX11 and DirectX12 games, ”writes Hannah Fisher. Microsoft, In A blog post In abundance.

7. Windows 11S

Microsoft “Simplified” operating system Windows 10 S has not always been well received. First, Windows 10X should be even simpler, replace Windows 10S on the one hand, and compete with Chromebooks on the other. It has now been removed and instead Microsoft is now making it easier Windows 11 House.

8. Voice input with punctuation

Another interesting Windows 11 functionality is the possibility of voice commanding with the punctuation used in the algorithm. Commanding something on the computer can be a tricky task – but it saves a lot of time.

*Mark Hushman is a senior editor at PCWorld.com and primarily handles Microsoft and Microsoft. Prior to that he worked on PCMag, BYTE, eWeek and ReadWrite portals.