Windows 11 is the latest update for Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The new version has countless changes, including a new notification system with a tiered notification menu and more granular control options. Unfortunately, Cortana has been removed from the operating system, but there are other ways to get the same functionality. If you are a fan of the personal assistant, you can still download the app from the Microsoft Store.
Widgets are a new feature in Windows 11
Widgets are a new feature introduced in Windows 11. They’re designed to give you bite-sized bits of information without taking up precious screen real estate. In addition, they’re simple to summon and dismiss. Microsoft is currently the only publisher of widgets for Windows 11, but it’s likely that third-party widgets will soon follow suit. Specifically, Microsoft’s widgets will display news, to-do lists, stock prices, and traffic.
Widgets are new features in Windows 11. They replace Live Tiles, which were discontinued with Windows 10. Widgets are mini web applications that fetch data from online sources and keep users informed. Some widgets have full-screen modes, making them more useful to users. To enable full-screen widgets, you may want to install a program called ViveTool.
Cortana is gone
After years of being part of Windows setup, Cortana is no longer an option by default. In Windows 10, she appeared in the bottom taskbar and guided new users through the setup process. In Windows 11, she’s no longer in the taskbar and must be activated manually. Instead, users will need to sign into the Cortana app to use her. Once activated, Cortana will appear in a small pop-up window above the taskbar.
Another big change in Windows 11 is that Internet Explorer is no longer available by default. Windows customers can still use the built-in IE Mode feature of Microsoft Edge, which will work with apps that use ActiveX controls. Cortana is also no longer available on the “first boot experience” and won’t be pinned to the Taskbar. Instead, Cortana is now available only to enterprise customers.
S mode is only available for the Home edition
If you are running the Home edition of Windows 11, you can switch to S Mode. This mode will protect your system from malware. You will have to wait a few seconds or minutes for the notification to appear. When it does, you should reboot your PC to turn S Mode off.
It is free to switch to S Mode, but it has some limitations. Some software isn’t compatible with S Mode. It also doesn’t work well if you want to run older software that is not available in the Microsoft Store. However, you can switch to Windows Home if you’d like to continue running your desktop software in normal mode. The switchover should only take a few minutes and will cost you nothing.
The first step to get into S mode is to go to the Settings screen on your Windows 11 PC. On the left panel, click the System tab. On the right panel, click the About item. You’ll notice that you’ll notice a new tab in the Related Settings section. Under this tab, find the S Mode item. Select it and click Get. This will take you to the Microsoft Store.
Performance
Despite Microsoft’s claims to the contrary, Windows 11 does not perform as well as its predecessor. It is embarrassing for the company, as the new OS was supposed to bring a significant performance boost over its predecessor. In some benchmark tests, Windows 11 actually performed worse than its predecessor. The system’s lack of updates and the hardware it runs on may have contributed to the discrepancy. We’ll continue to follow this new OS and test its performance to see if Microsoft’s promises are true.
If you’re looking for a benchmark, you can use Cinebench. This performance test compares the two versions of Windows and reveals the performance differences between the two operating systems. The difference in the results can be as much as 200 points, depending on the benchmark used. A performance comparison between Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be useful for determining which version of Windows performs better.