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Overview
Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, released in October 2021, as the successor to Windows 10. While Windows 10 will continue to be supported until October 2025, Windows 11 introduces a range of new features, design enhancements, and system requirements that set it apart from its predecessor. Below, we highlight the key differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10.
1. User Interface and Design
Start Menu and Taskbar
- Windows 11 features a centered Start Menu and Taskbar, whereas Windows 10 retains a left-aligned Start Menu and Taskbar.
- The new Start Menu in Windows 11 removes Live Tiles and introduces a cleaner, grid-based layout with pinned and recommended apps.
- Taskbar customization is more limited in Windows 11 (e.g., it cannot be moved to different screen edges, unlike Windows 10).
Windows 10 Windows 11
2. Copy/Paste Menu
- The copy/paste option is now hidden in a new menu called "Show More Options".
- Users can access this menu by right-clicking on the file or folder they wish to copy.
- Click on the last option in the list, "Show More Options".
- The right click menu will return to the old version and copy/paste will appear.
- Copy/paste are still available via the menu bar at the top of the window and by using control+c and control+v.
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3. Performance and Feature Enhancements
Performance Enhancements
- Windows 11 offers improved memory management, better efficiency for background tasks, and faster waking from sleep mode.
- It optimizes resource allocation for modern multi-core CPUs and integrates better with solid state storage technologies.