Windows 11 is a major update of the Microsoft operating system range. Developed on an NT kernel, this cross-platform client environment succeeded Windows 10 in 2021 and has been installed by default on all PCs since its release. It is also available for upgrades from older systems such as Windows 7, 8 ... This filiation to the NT branch (operating system new technology preemptive multitasking, multiprocessor, multi-user ...) gives it robustness and high performance. This new version of the Windows environment is even a little more than a simple update. It is similar to a new generation of operating system, qualified as "the next generation of Windows".
The main features of Windows 11
The new version Windows 11 redefines the organization of your workstation. Numerous features allow you to better manage the distribution of your display space between your different applications (anchor group) and to streamline the flow of information in order to simplify its integration for specific processing and sharing in the context of collaborative work. With a simple combination of keys, you can organize the display of your open applications, align them and optimize your productivity. You'll also be able to switch between open windows, active applications and virtual desktops to navigate your different spaces.
Smart widgets allow you to follow in real time all the information you need, your news feeds but also the tasks you have planned and your agenda. On the same principle of key combination, you can make advanced searches for documents and files on your local and remote storage space, for the OneDrive part.
As far as collaborative tools are concerned, Windows 11 integrates the latest version of Teams by default. It is an indispensable tool, allowing the organization of video conferences, meetings and document sharing, which responds perfectly to new professional uses.
From a graphic and ergonomic point of view, the interface Windows 11 brings many changes. It benefits from a wider range of colors, for an exceptional visual experience. Among the most striking elements, this new version is equipped with a new taskbar, with the possibility of customizing the organization of icons for faster access. Your computer's settings application also gets a new design, as does access to the Microsoft Store, which supports Android applications.
The specificities of the Microsoft Windows 11 version
Compared to Windows 10
In addition to the new features detailed above, the Windows 11 environment offers better performance than the Windows 10 version in terms of processing and download times, especially during the update phases.
Family and professional version Windows 11
This multitasking and connected environment is available in two main versions: Home and Professional, and Professional for workstations.
As for the main versions, Home and Professional, and Professional for workstations, by default the versions are equipped with the latest generation of powerful tools, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Store, Microsoft Teams, Widgets, and touch functions. The versions Windows 11 Professional have a higher level of protection, with BitLocker encryption that blocks data access to a stolen device.
The Professional versions also include enhanced Windows data protection to secure information and applications against data leakage from untrusted devices or applications. These environments enable remote desktop deployment and configuration (via the cloud), as well as Windows sandboxing functionality that temporarily isolates a desktop environment from untrusted applications. This preserves the integrity of the network and other connected desktops.
The list is not exhaustive. There are many features specific to the business environment, such as assigned access (applications accessible on a workstation based on profile) that you can discover by deploying this new generation environment on your organization's client workstations.
Technical requirements
Technical requirements to install Windows 11 on a workstation are :
- 1 GHz processor with 2 64-bit cores.
- At least 4 GB of RAM.
- 64 GB of storage space to install Windows 11.
- A DircetX12 compatible graphics card and a high definition screen.
- 1 broadband internet connection to allow regular updates of the system and use the integrated communication (Teams) and collaborative work features.
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