Windows 11 -- the 14th window

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Windows 11 Hero Bloom Logo
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If you've been following recent tech news lately regards to Microsoft, Operating Systems, whatever 2021 gizmo! you might be one of the anticipators of the revered releases coming up late this year -- 2021. One of them, Windows 11...

Microsoft just announced Windows 11 on June 24th, last week. As we beta-test Android 12; coming up after Apple's unveiling - earlier this month - of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, WatchOS 8 & MacOS Monterey (aka MacOS 12), in it's Worldwide Developers' Conference of this year -- #WWDC21.

It seems this year is packed full with everyone replenishing after the strict #COVID-19 lockdown last year.

Windows 11 is a major upgrade over Microsoft's Windows 10, which has been around for more than half a decade, since its release back in 2015

Source: Microsoft - Official Home Page


Albeit most system requirements of the new OS upgrade are pretty standard, people have especially being sensitive about Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 & UEFI Secure Boot Capability.

Nonetheless, it looks promising with the features already announced, such as the capacity to run Android apps without having to install a 3rd-party emulator like jolly old Bluestacks App Player through the Amazon Appstore.

New Microsoft Store.
Source: Windows Experience Blog


We’re also pumped to announce that we are bringing Android apps to Windows for the first time. Starting later this year, people will be able to discover Android apps in the Microsoft Store and download them through the Amazon Appstore – imagine recording and posting a video from TikTok or using Khan Academy Kids for virtual learning right from your PC. We’ll have more to share about this experience in the coming months. We look forward to this partnership with Amazon and Intel using their Intel Bridge technology. -- Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog


As most major OS upgrades, also announced in its blog, Windows 11 delivers a revamped user interface (UI).

Windows 11 Desktop Preview.
Source: Windows Experience Blog

From the new Start button and taskbar to each sound, font and icon, everything was done intentionally to put you in control and bring a sense of calm and ease. We put Start at the center and made it easier to quickly find what you need. -- Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog


Windows has been the most popular OS hosting a myriad game by developers all around for, well... gamers. Windows 11 supports latest gaming technology like DirectX 12 Ultimate, allowing for that fine-grained graphic quality gamers would always appreciate.

Gaming Laptop Device Render
Windows 11 Gaming Laptop Render
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If you're a multitasking person, you would love the new switch across your tasks.

New in Windows 11, we’re introducing Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops to provide an even more powerful way to multitask and stay on top of what you need to get done. These are new features designed to help you organize your windows and optimize your screen real estate so you can see what you need just the way you want in a layout that’s visually clean. You can also create separate Desktops for each part of your life and customize them to your liking – imagine having a Desktop for work, gaming or school. -- Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog


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Oh, least I forget! One more thing: An Insider build of Windows 11 has been made available for developers (and relative-minded users) on Microsoft's Insider Program; compare system requirements against your specs, run the PC Health Check App, and install your copy of Windows 11. You can check out what's made available on the preview build here.



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