With release of Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft has added a ton of new features and improvements to the OS. There are some long awaited improvements like drag-n-drop to the taskbar, Start menu folders, new Task Manager and much more. Besides such major changes, there are minor visual improvements.
Category: Windows 11
Windows 11 is getting much-improved Snap Layouts
Snap Layouts is a new feature in Windows 11 for managing windows layouts on the screen. It lets you quickly snap programs using available configurations tailored to your monitor. You can see available layouts by hovering the cursor over the maximize button. Soon, Windows 11 will get another way to snap windows.
Here are the hardware requirements for running Android apps on Windows 11
This month, Microsoft launched the first public preview of Windows Subsystem for Android, effectively allowing Windows 11 users to run Android apps on their PCs. The project does not officially support the Google Play Store (there is a guide on installing the Google Play Store on Windows 11).
Windows 11 can now automatically generate Live Captions for any audio.
Among the huge number of new features, Windows 11 build 22557 brought the ability to create Live Captions, similar to how Chrome does. The new Live Captions feature supports any audio source with text, even user's dictation via the connected microphone.
Windows 11 gets an improved Settings app with new sections
One of the biggest changes in Windows 11 is a brand-new Settings app with a more modern design and improved accessibility. Microsoft has already released a couple of updates for the Settings app in Windows 11, such as the recently released section for managing subscriptions. Now a new set of improvements is coming soon to a Windows 11 PC near you.
Here are the five new touch gestures in Windows 11
Although most users prefer to interact with Windows 11 using traditional mice, trackpads, and keyboards, many computers offer touch screens as an alternative input method. Microsoft wants to make using Windows 11 on touchscreen-enabled computers easier with five new gestures.
Windows 11 Pro now requires a Microsoft Account and Internet during setup
Yesterday, Microsoft released a new Windows 11 preview build with a huge load of new features and capabilities. Windows Insiders are happy to test a new Task Manager, an improved taskbar, Start menu, and File Explorer enhancements. Sadly, the latest Windows 11 preview build also comes with a fly in the ointment. Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, Microsoft requires an active Internet connection and a Microsoft Account to set up every consumer-oriented Windows 11 SKU.
Get 3D Fluent Design Emoji of Windows 11 in Telegram
As you may already know, Microsoft is working on beautiful 3D emoji for Windows 11 to replace the current 2D flat emoticons. The updated emoji are already available in Microsoft Teams, so Teams users can enjoy better-looking graphics. The updated emoticons is yet to come to Windows 11, but if you are using the Telegram messenger, you can enjoy them right now.
Windows 11 adds Do not disturb mode and new Focus sessions
The most recent update to Windows 11 released to the Dev channel brings with it a huge list of improvements. In build 22557, Microsoft has reworked multiple areas of the OS, including the taskbar that now supports drag and drop. The Start menu allows creating folders for icons. Finally there's a new Task Manager app. Among them, Microsoft has added the Do not disturb and Focus features, taking your quiet hours experience to the next level.
File Explorer in Windows 11 gets better OneDrive integration, Quick Access, and folders previews
Yesterday, Microsoft released new Windows 11 Dev build with various new features and improvements. Users can test a redesigned Task Manager, new Efficiency Mode for apps, and folders in the Start menu. File Explorer is another area Windows 11 build 22557 improves. The latest Windows 11 Dev update brings better OneDrive integration, enhancements for Quick Access, and items preview on folders.
