Here are 11 good reasons to install Windows 11 Return Home Clubic

Alexia Operating, Network and Software Coueesystems21 October 2021 at 4:1648 p.m.

Install or not install ... This is the question!Microsoft marked the spirits a few months ago by announcing the upcoming release of Windows 11, an edition brought up to date.But, while Windows 10 was starting to enter our customs, should we really perform this update?Clubic gives you 11 good reasons to take the plunge.

A more modern interface, faster updates, the installation of Android applications ... Here is an overview of the promised features for this new edition and that makes us want to abandon the good old Windows 10.Do you still hesitate?this article is made for you.

1 - A globally reworked interface

This is the big promise of this Windows 11: on paper the system will have a more modern interface, better meeting user needs and bringing a more intuitive experience.

In reality the promises are well kept: the taskbar is more refined, all the icons have been reworked to have a more visual side and the windows have almost all rounded edges.And don't worry, if the central location of the start menu disturbs you, you can always move it to the left corner via the settings.

Une interface complètement retravaillée pour Windows 11

Speaking of the start menu, it also benefits from a complete facelift and will now be renamed "start screen".Goodbye the tiles dating back to Windows 8 that no one used and hello to a more intuitive window.This is divided into four parts:

As after the release of each windows, it will of course take an adaptation time to be done to these new postings.But it must be remembered that this design has been set up to improve the user experience on this system.

2 - Recycling of the notification bar

Windows 10 introduced the "Action Center", you know this large window that displays the notifications and some options when click on the right on the taskbar.Windows 11 completely removes this feature to make room for a more mobile and intuitive window.

Au revoir le centre d'action, bonjour aux paramètres rapides

As you see above, just click on the icons at the bottom right on the taskbar to reveal this new display.In the part of the parameters you find a few things like Windows 10: sound management, night lighting, concentration assistant or distant display by Miracast.If you have a laptop, this is where you will also find the options of Bluetooth and brightness.

The novelty of this window is the display of current readings on the computer.Whether you listen to Spotify via the application or watch a YouTube video on a web browser, everything will be centralized in this small insert above the settings.Practical if you want to cut the sound of a video without having to find its origin.

3 - The integration of Microsoft Teams

With the democratization of telework, the use of teams has exploded in recent years, whether for professional use and personal use.Microsoft has noticed it well and decided to fully integrate its instant messaging tool and videoconference to Windows 11.The application will be installed by default on the system and a shortcut will already be on the taskbar, all you have to do is connect your Microsoft account and voila!

Microsoft Teams sera complètement intégré à Windows 11 © Microsoft

In Windows 11, Teams is only a small bar displaying the latest cats, much less overwhelming than the application.With this mobile format you will have a shortcut to write messages, take video calls or even search for old conversations.Note that it will obviously be possible to go to the application at any time by clicking on "Open in Microsoft Teams" at the bottom of the window.

If like me you have used Teams a lot since last year, you will appreciate this very practical little feature which avoids opening the application upon receipt of each new message.In addition to that when you click on a conversation, it's another small window that opens, no need to go through the software box.

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4 - Widgets do you want it here

If you use the tiles on Windows 10, then the widgets will be made for you.For Windows 11, Microsoft opted for an icon on the taskbar to access the interactive stickers.A good compromise for users who do not have the utility: you can easily deactivate this page in the taskbar settings.

To use widgets, you will need to connect with your Microsoft account, if it is not already done.After that, you are free to customize your page as you wish by clicking on the "Add Widgets" button.

Fenêtre de présentation des widgets sous Windows 11 © Microsoft

Proud of its service ecosystem, Microsoft will offer you widgets related to your account.You will be able to have your calendar available, the photos stored on your OneDrive or your list of tasks to do.In addition to this, you will be able to indicate to the system your interests in order to receive news related to your favorite areas.

5 - A brand new file explorer

The Windows 10 file manager is not famous: even if graphically it changes from its predecessors, the performance behind remains unchanged.Plantage, disastrous research tool ... but good news!Windows 11 should improve it all.In addition to changing visually, the new explorer should be more efficient.

L'explorateur de fichiers se refait une beauté sur Windows 11

As you can see all the icons of the explorer are getting a facelift, a more aesthetic change than anything else.The context menu is more compact than the previous one, and if some features are missing you can always find them by clicking on the line "Display more options".

The toolbar changes at all: the panoply of buttons we had on Windows 10 disappears to make room for simple icons to copy, paste, cut, sort or modify the display of documents.Note the arrival of the "New" button which allows in one click to create folders, shortcuts or Microsoft files like Word, Excel or PowerPoint if the Office suite is installed.

6 - Simplified display for Windows settings

We all know: the passage of the Windows 7 configuration panel to the settings we know today has been complicated.Accentuated difficulty with Windows 10 because the cohabitation between the two is very blurred, even for Microsoft.With Windows 11 However, it would seem that the parameters become a simple and intuitive tool to use.

Page d'accueil des paramètres WindowsDésinstallation d'une application via les paramètres

Let's talk about the interface first: as for the majority of Windows 11 features, the parameter page has been reworked graphically.The window welcomes us with very useful options such as the name of the computer, which here can be changed quickly, Windows Update for updates, and the configuration of Microsoft 365 for the interconnection of services.The parameters are listed on the left and grouped according to specific themes.

As for the use and navigation in the settings, it remains much more intuitive than Windows 10.Microsoft aid that was on the right disappeared as well as the dismissals to the configuration panel and the incessant rear feedback.All this consolidates the idea that this new window seems much more effective than its predecessor.

7 - The multitasking in the spotlight on Windows 11

Another point largely highlighted by Microsoft when presenting Windows 11 is multitasking management.Virtual offices appeared under Windows 10 and unfortunately most users have never found the utility.As a reminder, these are work spaces grouped in the form of offices to better manage the multiple window opening.Under Windows 10 you just have to press the Windows + Tab button to discover the functionality.

Les bureaux virtuels sur Windows 11Présentation du "Snapping"

Windows 11 hopes to change the trend: virtual offices are more intuitively stored in the form of an icon on the taskbar, just pass the mouse to see the different open spaces.Keyboard shortcuts will be the same as for Windows 10, I advise you to learn them if you want to use this functionality.

A new feature for the multitasking also appears on Windows 11 It is "snapping", the rapid movement of a window to a designated location on the screen.Available for all applications, just pass the mouse on the "enlarge" button at the top right of the window to see the different options available to you (right image above).An advantage compared to Windows 10 or you had to slide the windows manually.

8 - Cap on an improved gaming experience

While gamers have felt neglected for a few years by Windows 10 technically speaking, Microsoft intends to come back to the load by implementing various technologies improving the gaming experience.

Already introduced on the latest Xbox, Windows 11 will support HDR car, technology improving image quality in color and contrast.To compare the two methods, Microsoft used this Skyrim extract during the presentation of the new OS:

Comparatif des technologies SDR et Auto HDR sur Skyrim © Microsoft

Another feature present on the Xbox which arrives on Windows 11 is the Direct Storage.This is a technology dodging the use of CPU for loading at stake, making it much faster.However, to benefit from this improvement, it will be necessary to have a recent model of graphics card (RTX 2000 or Radeon RX 6000 minimum) and an SSD NVME of at least 1 to.

Finally, Microsoft wishes to strengthen the position of the Xbox Game Pass, a monthly subscription service providing a large game catalog.In Windows 11 it will be possible to stream games from the cloud directly from the Xbox application, that is to say without going through the installation of the game locally.This was possible on Windows 10 but only through a web browser.It is however advisable to have a good internet connection to use XCloud.

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9 - Android applications on Windows?And yes !

For the first time it will be possible to install Android applications natively on Windows.Please note, this feature will not be available as soon as this update is released, you will have to wait until 2022 to test the integration of mobile applications, unless you are part of the Insider program.

Le Microsoft Store change d'apparence © Microsoft

To proceed with the installation it will simply be necessary to go to the Microsoft Store which will host the Amazon App Store.From there, you will have access to a whole catalog of APK files to download and then install in a few clicks, much simpler than go through an emulator!It has also been revealed on Twitter that the passage through the App Store will not be necessary in a second step, the APK files can be installed without any dependence.

By the way you will see the renewal of the Microsoft Store interface.Much more pleasant to the eye and navigation, the store is getting a beauty with a new menu on the left, a more intuitive library and a presentation very much reminiscent of the Google Play Store on smartphone.

10 - Optimization of updates

While we imagined Windows 10 and its biannual updates last a long time, now Windows 11 is coming up.Microsoft's promise is simple: there will be a major update per year available during the second quarter of the year and fixes will always be distributed regularly.

Un Windows Update au goût du jour sur Windows 11

Another interesting point on the updated side: these will be done in the background and will be 40% smaller than for Windows 10.A huge advantage that prevents us from restarting the computer several times to install security fixes.And when the PC is led to restart for said updates, an estimate of the necessary duration will be displayed on the screen.

As a reminder, the end of Windows 10 support is scheduled for 2025.We advise you to anticipate this date as much as possible and provide new equipment if the current one is not compatible with Windows 11.

11 - less features ... and more features

As with each new Windows, small features arrive while others disappear.In terms of disappearances nothing really regrettable: Cortana, artificial intelligence present from Windows 8, will not be there by default for this new OS, neither at start-up, nor in the taskbar.Note also the absence of the Internet Explorer which after so many years finally derives its reverence, as well as the native screen capture tool which will give way to a new version with reworked design.

On the new side, Windows 11 signs the arrival of new transitions animations in addition to the application icons, new system sounds and the management of 5G and Wi-Fi 6e.We will also welcome new gestures for computers or touch pads: more advanced settings that will more easily switch between applications and offices as well as three or four fingers movements will be available.More generally, all tactile management will benefit from improvements on Windows 11, whether in the stylus, keyboard or voice entry.

Will you jump out?

One thing is certain, Windows 11 has nothing to envy its predecessor.The 11 reasons listed in this article are an example, the operating system will be greater than Windows 10 in many ways.But while the release of the new bone is imminent, one cannot help wondering if the success will be there.In question ?A too greedy minimum hardware configuration which implies that computers purchased before 2018 will not be compatible.See you on October 5 to find out more.

And you, will you go to Windows 11?We can't wait to discover your opinion on the issue!