Windows 11: Minimum requirements, news, W10 functions that we lose

October 5th. That is the date announced just yesterday in which Microsoft will begin the gradual deployment of its new Windows 11, through a free update coming to Windows 10 computers “that meet the necessary requirements”. But as is often the case with every new version of an operating system, some functions return and others fall by the wayside.

Windows 11, what do we lose from Windows 10

When we go from an older version of an operating system to a newer one, the novelties – to a greater or lesser degree – are what attract the most attention. But also, although we think that everything we already know (and use) will be in the new OS, it is usual for functions, tools, and others to disappear from one version to another.

What do we lose in Windows 11 from W10 and / or is it obsolete?

General

• Cortana It will no longer be included in the initial startup experience or pinned to the Taskbar.
• The desktop wallpaper You cannot move from one device to another when you sign in with a Microsoft account.
• Internet Explorer will be disabled. Microsoft Edge is the recommended replacement browser and includes IE mode, which may be useful in certain scenarios.
• The Math input panel will be removed. The math recognizer will be installed on request and includes the math input control and recognizer. Math ink in apps like OneNote will not be affected by this change.
• News and interests on the Taskbar will be removed. Widgets will provide functionality that can be used instead.
• The option Fast status from the lock screen and associated settings will be removed.
• The modo S it is only available for Windows 11 Home edition.
• The option Meet now from Skype is replaced by Chat.
• The Snipping Tool It is still available, but the previous design and functionality in the Windows 10 version has been replaced by those in the app formerly known as Snip & Sketch.
• The tablet mode has been removed and includes new functionality and capabilities for keyboard on and off positions.
• Has been removed Timeline. Some similar functionality is available in Microsoft Edge.
• The touch keyboard It will no longer dock or undock keyboard layouts on displays 18 inches and larger.
• The feature has been removed Purse.

Start menu

The Start menu has changed significantly in Windows 11. Some of the changes include the deprecation and removal of the following key elements:

Taskbar

The functionalities of the Taskbar they’ve changed. Some of the changes are:

Applications

The following applications will not be removed after the update, but will no longer be installed on new devices or when doing a clean install of Windows 11. They will be available for download from the Microsoft Store:

Minimum Requirements Windows 11

Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11

Some features in Windows 11 have increased the requirements beyond those listed in the minimum requirements section above. Here are additional details regarding the requirements for key features:

• 5G support requires a 5G-compatible modem.

• Auto HDR requires an HDR monitor.
• BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive (available only in Windows Pro and the editions listed above).
• Hyper-V client requires a processor with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) capabilities that are available in Windows Pro and higher editions.
• Cortana requires a microphone and speaker, and is currently available in Windows 11 for Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Spain, the United States, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.
• DirectStorage requires a 1TB or larger NVMe SSD to store and run games using the “Standard NVM Express Controller” driver and a DirectX 12 Ultimate GPU.
• DirectX 12 Ultimate It is available with compatible graphics chips and games.
• Presence requires a sensor that can detect human distance from the device or the intention to interact with a device.
• The smart video conferencing requires a camcorder, microphone and speaker (audio out).
• The Multiple voice assistant (MVA) requires a microphone and speaker.
• The Flatten three column layouts require a screen that is 1920 or more effective pixels wide.
• The option to mute or unmute audio from Taskbar requires a camcorder, microphone and speaker (audio out). To enable global audio mute or unmute, the app must support the feature.
• The spatial sound requires compatible hardware and software.
• Teams requires a camcorder, microphone and speaker (audio out).
• The touch function requires a display or monitor that supports multi-touch.
• The two factor authentication requires the use of a PIN, biometric equipment (illuminated infrared camera or fingerprint reader), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.
• The feature Voice dictation requires a PC with a microphone.
• The option Voice activation Requires a modern standby power model and microphone.
• Wi-Fi 6E Requires WLAN IHV hardware and controller and a Wi-Fi 6E compliant router or AP.
• Windows Hello requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or a fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a compatible Microsoft portable security key or PIN.
• The Windows projection requires a display adapter that supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.
• The Xbox app requires an Xbox Live account.

11 highlights of Windows 11

1. Both the redesigned like Windows 11 sounds they seek to transmit “simplicity and tranquility“through an aspect”modern, fresh and clean“.

2. With Home, the user and their content move to a central position. The new Start button “harness the potential of the cloud and Microsoft 365“to display the user’s recent files, no matter what device they were viewed on before.

3. Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Virtual Desktops they provide a more flexible way to multitask and optimize screen real estate.

4. Microsoft Teams chat integration on the taskbar offers a faster way to connect with your contacts.

5. Widgets, a new personalized and optimized feed by Artificial Intelligence, allows the user “access information relevant to him in a faster way.”

6. “Windows 11 offers the best gaming experience” and Unleash the full potential of hardware with technologies like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR. In addition, with the subscription services Xbox Game Pass for PC or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, users can access a wide catalog of Triple Aces and indies with their PC.

7. The new Microsoft Store has been completely redesigned for “make it easy to find and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies in a single, trusted locationOn the other hand, Microsoft will continue to move forward to bring Android applications to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through its collaboration with Amazon and Intel. This objective will materialize through a Preview that will reach Windows Insiders in the next months.

8. “Windows 11 is the most inclusive version of Windows”, with new accessibility improvements created by and for people with disabilities.

9. New opportunities for developers and creatorsMicrosoft is making it easier for more developers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to bring their apps to the Store, enhancing web and native app development with new tools, and simplifying the adoption of a unified design and experience.

10. Windows 11 drives speed, efficiency and the user experience thanks to the tactile interaction, the possibilities of using the digital pen and the voice instructions.

11. “The ideal operating system for hybrid work”: Windows 11 offers a user experience adapted to today’s reality, safe by design, and familiar to IT departments, so that they can easily implement and manage it. Starting today, companies can also try the Preview version of Windows 11 on Azure Virtual Desktop or, as of launch, also on the new Windows 365.