{"id":517366,"date":"2021-08-31T17:06:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T15:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=517366"},"modified":"2021-08-31T17:06:47","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T15:06:47","slug":"microsoft-windows-11-available-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/cloud-hosting\/517366\/microsoft-windows-11-available-in-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Windows 11 available in October"},"content":{"rendered":"

Microsoft\u2019s new operating system, Windows 11, will officially launch on 5 October 2021.<\/p>\n

In a blog post on Tuesday<\/strong><\/a>, Windows Marketing general manager Aaron Woodman confirmed the upgrade will be free to Windows 10 users.<\/p>\n

The operating system will be rolled out in phases from 5 October, beginning with new eligible devices and expanding to devices already in the market in the coming months.<\/p>\n

Woodman explained this was being done based on the company\u2019s \u201ctremendous learnings from Windows 10\u201d to ensure it provides users with the best possible experience.<\/p>\n

The rollout will be based on Microsoft\u2019s models that consider hardware eligibility, reliability metrics, device age, and other factors that impact the upgrade experience.<\/p>\n

Woodman said Microsoft expects all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.<\/p>\n

Woodman highlighted several key features that will be available in the new OS:<\/p>\n

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  1. New design and sounds.<\/li>\n
  2. New Start menu puts content at the centre of the desktop and shows recent files from the cloud and Microsoft 365.<\/li>\n
  3. Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and Desktops provide more multitasking options.<\/li>\n
  4. Chat from Microsoft Teams is integrated into the taskbar.<\/li>\n
  5. Widgets, a new personalised feed powered by AI, promises a faster way to access the information you need.<\/li>\n
  6. Enhanced gaming with DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR.<\/li>\n
  7. Rebuilt Microsoft Store.<\/li>\n
  8. Accessibility improvements built for and by people with disabilities.<\/li>\n
  9. New opportunities for developers and creators with the Microsoft Store, and new developer tools.<\/li>\n
  10. Optimisations for speed, efficiency, and better experiences with touch, digital pen, and voice input.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Notably, however, the list did not include the much-hyped integrated support for Android apps.<\/p>\n

    Woodman said this feature will only be in preview for Windows Insiders in the coming months.<\/p>\n

    Windows Update will notify users with eligible Windows 10 PCs when the Windows 11 update is available for their systems.<\/p>\n

    You can also check to see if Windows 11 is ready for your computer by going to Settings<\/em> > Windows Update<\/em> and selecting \u201cCheck for updates<\/em>\u201c.<\/p>\n

    Preview versions of the OS are also available to members of the Windows Insider programme in the Dev and Beta channels.<\/p>\n

    To join this programme and try Windows 11 out early, navigate to Settings<\/em> > Windows Update<\/em> and choose \u201cWindows Insider Program<\/em>\u201d to opt-in. The update will then become available to you under the Windows Update tab.<\/p>\n

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    Read: Here is the official petrol price for September \u2013 including a surprise levy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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