Microsoft has released the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build for developers to test the new experience. Microsoft to be hinting at an October release date for Windows 11. The launch could happen on October 20.
The Windows 11 preview includes features like the centrally-place Start menu and taskbar as well as new themes and sounds almost all that was present at the virtual Windows event.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Features
- Features include all-new Start menu and taskbar that now sit in the centre of the display and come with new animation effects, enhanced Notification Centre and Quick Settings, and new themes.
- The Windows 11 preview also includes the new sounds including the new startup sound that will refresh your experience.
- Features like an updated File Explorer that will show context menus when right-clicking on the screen.
- Microsoft has also provided widgets that you can look at by clicking on the dedicated Widgets icon in the taskbar.
- You can also swipe from the left using the touch bar/ display or hitting Win + W on the keyboard to access the widgets.
- There are widgets for calendar, weather, local traffic, Microsoft To Do lists, OneDrive photos, sports and esports, stock watchlist, and tips.
- The widgets section also includes a news feed section to show personalised news content.
- Windows 11 preview brings the new multitasking features introduced by Microsoft at the launch event which includes Snap layouts and Snap Groups.
- You can also access to multiple virtual desktops.
- You will be able to look at the new Microsoft Store that has an updated interface and a dedicated Entertainment tab.
- Windows 11 Insider Preview build brings a new docking experience for users working on multiple monitors.
- Windows 11 Insider Preview build also features including dynamic refresh rate and display improvements such as Auto HDR support.
- The Windows 11 preview has gets touch keyboard personalisations, voice typing launcher, improved gesture controls, pen menu for stylus inputs, and an updated input switcher.
- Windows 11 Insider Preview build has also come with Wi-Fi 6E support for the machines that have the compatible hardware and driver in place.
- Microsoft Office has received a new preview build to align with the Windows 11 beta.
NOTE :
- It is advise to download the first Windows 11 preview only on secondary devices as it includes some issues.
- These include limited taskbar that will not be shown across multiple monitors, unavailability of the ‘Power mode’ setting on the Power & battery page, and misaligned widgets on external monitors.
- There are also many bugs that could impact your day-to-day experience.
How to Download Windows 11 Insider Preview build?
To download the first Windows 11 Insider Preview build on your Windows 10 PC you will need to enrol in the Windows Insiders programme.
Follow These Steps :
- Visit Settings.
- Then go to Update & Security.
- Lastly click on Windows Insider Program.
Microsoft is providing the testing build specifically on compatible machines though it has brought some changes in the minimum hardware requirement for testing Windows 11 on a diverse range of systems.
The changes include support for Intel 7th generation and AMD Zen 1.
The fundamental minimum requirements remain the same greater than 1GHz and dual-core processors, 4GB RAM, and 64GB of onboard storage.
Microsoft has also temporarily remove its PC Health Check app that was meant to allow Windows 10 users to see whether their PCs are compatible with Windows 11.
The Microsoft PC Health Check app will be back when Windows 11’s general availability.
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