14 DAY TRIAL // It’s been a long wait for some, but the time has finally come: Windows 11 will start rolling out to the first devices as soon as this week, therefore giving users who aren’t part of the Windows Insider program the chance to see what’s new in this highly anticipated operating system.
Windows 11 is a massive overhaul of the modern Windows experience, and without a doubt, the first thing you’ll notice after logging in to the desktop for the first time will be the new taskbar and the Start menu.
Just don’t freak out, though, as they’re both borrowed from Windows 10X, the dual-screen operating system that never came to be but which eventually served as a donor for Windows 11.
The taskbar icons are centered in Windows 11, and the Start menu gives up on the live tiles, going for a more static approach that makes a lot more sense going forward.
The rollout starts tomorrow
“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. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what platform or device you were viewing them on earlier, even if it was on an Android or iOS device,” Microsoft said.
Of course, there’s so much more in Windows 11, and you’ll discover everything bit by bit as you use the operating system.
The rounded corners, the improved snapping options, the new Microsoft Store, and the widgets are all there to power a modern experience that most people are going to love.
We’ll soon publish a full review of Windows 11 when the operating system finally goes live, so make sure you check it out to learn everything about what’s new for Microsoft users.