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Sep 17, 2024 · This month's Patch Tuesday update is causing problems. Here's what to do if you're affected. Last week, Microsoft released the KB5043076 update for Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday (the second...
Oct 3, 2024 · Windows 11 2024 Update common problems and fixes. When it's time to upgrade to a new version, you may encounter problems related to the new feature update.
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By Jess Weatherbed
published 25 June 2021
Goodbye old friends
(Image credit: Marjan Apostolovic / Shutterstock)
Microsoft finally unveiled the official Windows 11 operating system at its event on June 24, 2021 after a partial build was leaked a few weeks ago, accompanied by the news that it'll be a free upgrade for current Windows 10 users.
Speaking of the specifications, that's where this list of Windows 10 features destined for the bin in Windows 11 was discovered – in a misleading document titled 'Windows 11 specifications' that makes no mention of what system you need to be running to make the upgrade.
A huge one for us here at TechRadar (given the number of laptops we review) is that Cortana will no longer be included in the initial boot experience, nor will she be pinned to the taskbar. You'll still have access to Cortana should you want it, but it's nice to know she isn't going to be up in your face when trying to set up your new device.
We will also see the departure of Internet Explorer, which shouldn't come as a huge surprise given support for the web browser will end on August 17 2021 after 25 years of service. Instead, Edge is the recommended replacement but this will include an IE Mode should you need it.
There are also a few changes rather than removals, with the Taskbar functionality being restricted to the bottom of the display. Apps also won't be able to customize areas of the Taskbar, which is odd given it was mentioned that Android apps can be pinned to it if you use them frequently.
•Desktop wallpaper cannot be roamed to or from device when signed in with a Microsoft account.
•Math Input Panel is removed. Math Recognizer will install on demand and includes the math input control and recognizer. Math inking in apps like OneNote are not impacted by this change.
•News & Interests has evolved. New functionality has been added which can be found by clicking the Widgets icon on the Taskbar.
•Quick Status from the Lockscreen and associated settings are removed.
•S Mode is only available now for Windows 11 Home edition.
•Snipping Tool will still be available but the old design and functionality in the Windows 10 version has been replaced with those of the app previously known as Snip & Sketch.
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- A refreshed look. After the pushback to its Windows 8 live tiles, Microsoft seems to have accepted that people want Windows to have a traditional taskbar and Start menu.
- Improved performance. Obviously, the hope is that a new feature-rich OS upgrade won’t be bogged down by the weight of its new additions and enhancements.
- Teams integration. You might have become intimately familiar with Microsoft Teams during the pandemic, but if not, it’s essentially Microsoft’s hybrid version of Zoom and Slack for workplaces and communication.
- It will run Android apps. Here’s a nice surprise: Windows 11 will be able to run Android apps on your PC, much like Chromebooks are able to handle the same feat.
Our review of Windows 11’s 2022 Update (aka Windows 11 22H2) indicated some key improvements: Snap Bar/Snap Groups, live captioning of recorded video, Voice Access, and more.
Mar 12, 2024 · Microsoft continually works on improving Windows 11 by fixing bugs, releasing security patches, and occasionally adding new features. In this story we summarize what you need to know about each...
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