From Windows 10 to 11: That’s why the switch is worth it

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New look, Android apps on the PC, gaming power – and all for free! We explain how you can benefit from the switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

This article was created in cooperation with Microsoft.

Windows 11 is free


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If your computer is compatible, you can simply initiate the update to Windows 11 at home.

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The best argument for switching from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is as simple as it is convincing: the upgrade to the new OS is free for all Windows 10 users! If you want to use the new operating system, you simply initiate the update. You already have access to the numerous new functions that Windows 11 offers.

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Farewell to tiles! Desktop with a new look

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Windows 11 focuses on all important functions and apps.

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And this is what your desktop looks like after the upgrade – tidier, brighter, friendlier! Unlike its predecessor, Windows 11 focuses on the middle of the screen. Instead of in the left corner, you will find the central controls and apps right in the center of your taskbar. So you always have them in view. The tile design known from Windows 10 has completely disappeared. Instead, Microsoft relies on widgets that you can customize and tailor to your needs.

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But don’t worry: If you don’t like the new position of the start menu, you can move the controls back to their usual place. You can easily adapt Windows 11 to your habits.

Multitasking works better

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Snap layout simplifies multitasking with multiple programs.

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Windows 11 also goes a step further than Windows 10 when it comes to multitasking. The new snap layout allows you to effortlessly pin windows of different programs together. Manual straightening with the mouse is no longer necessary! Instead, the system automatically suggests different layouts as soon as you move the mouse pointer over minimize or maximize. One click is enough to arrange two, three or four windows side by side and in different sizes.

The “Shake window title bar” function is also useful. If you hold a window with the mouse pointer and move it back and forth, all programs open in the background will close automatically. Practically!

Android apps are natively supported

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Use the TikTok app on the desktop? Thanks to native support for Android apps, this is not a problem in Windows 11.

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Another highlight of Windows 11 is native support for Android apps. This allows you to use your favorite smartphone games and social media apps directly on your desktop PC. You access the Amazon Appstore directly via the Microsoft Store and start the download.

So far, this feature has only been available to US users, but by the end of 2022 it should also be available to users in Germany.

Connected to family

Windows 11 also sticks to its usual strengths. For example, the various family options known from Windows 10. You can control which accounts can access which content on the web – protecting children from inappropriate content.

Get weekly activity reports from your kids’ accounts. Determine what content the kids can download from the Microsoft Store and when a program closes automatically because the agreed time quota has expired. All of this is possible with the on-board resources of Windows 11.

Windows 11 provides gaming power

Passionate gamers also benefit from the new operating system. The Microsoft Store gives you direct access to a huge catalog of games and the Xbox Game Pass video game flat rate.

In addition, Windows 11 ensures that your computer’s performance increases significantly. Thanks to direct storage, graphics files move faster from the hard drive to the graphics card than before, which ensures shorter loading times. Also supports Windows 11 Auto HDR. Not only will your games load faster, they will look better too.

With Microsoft Edge you surf safely

While Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge still exist in parallel under Windows 10, Windows 11 heralds the end of the old browser. After the upgrade, Explorer has disappeared and Edge has taken its place. The browser uses the Chromium engine and is therefore technically up to date. The tool also offers a particularly secure mode with additional protection against malware and saves your log-in data. You only have to register once on your favorite sites and then leave the filling in to the browser.

Another highlight is PDF editing. By default, Windows 11 opens PDFs in Edge, allowing you to add notes, highlight passages, and even have the built-in screen reader read them out loud. Very helpful!

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Microsoft Teams is included

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In Windows 11 you communicate via teams.

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Skype is also no longer part of Windows 11, Microsoft Teams replaces the video call software. You can find the app icon directly in the taskbar. In the future, you will not only be able to use Teams to make calls and write messages, but also to start meetings with many people and a virtual poker round. Whether for leisure or work, Teams offers numerous functions that simplify digital exchange with friends, family and colleagues.

Concentrate and relax better

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If you work, you also have to take a break. Windows 11 helps with that.

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Windows 11 has the focus session function so that you can concentrate on working on a project. As soon as you set a focus time, Windows 11 switches all programs to “Do Not Disturb”. That means you won’t get notifications from other apps that distract you from your work. You can also specify in Windows 11 when you want to take a break. The operating system then reminds you of this and ensures that your head stays fresh and you relax in between.

How to get Windows 11

Are you excited about Windows 11 and would you like to start the update immediately? Nothing easier than that! Just follow these steps:

  1. Check first with this Microsoft tool whether your computer is compatible.
  2. If your PC or laptop meets the system requirements, create a backup before the update to be on the safe side. Basically, the system takes over your files automatically.
  3. Are you ready to update? Then go to Windows > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates.
  4. If the upgrade is available for you, you can download it and click “Install”.

The update takes a little longer than normal updates. It is therefore best to initiate the switch to Windows 11 at a time when you are not dependent on your computer.

This article was created in cooperation with Microsoft.

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