And there are updates for many built-in apps, such as File Explorer, Calculator, Microsoft Paint, Clock, and many more. Furthermore, Windows 11 ships with many overhauled experiences like the new out-of-box experience (OOBE), Settings, Desktops, Notification Center and Quick Settings that replace the Action Center experience. In this version, you will also find a redesigned Start menu and Taskbar that are now aligned to the center of the screen, and there are some new features, such as Snap layouts, Chat from Microsoft Teams, Widgets, and new multiple displays improvements. Then, it will expand to more compatible computers over time, and it will become fully available by mid-2022.Īs part of the new experience, Windows 11 introduces a new interface that uses a modern design language with rounded corners and new materials like Mica, an element that lets the background shine through without impacting performance or battery life and falls back to a solid color when the app is not in focus.
On October 5, 2021, Microsoft has begun the slow rollout starting with newer devices first. Windows 11 has been released as a free upgrade for compatible laptops and desktop computers running Windows 10 with a slew of new features and changes.
