Review of the now-released Windows 11: improved modern UI and sounds, but many promised features like Android apps are missing and new taskbar is a step back
Microsoft's new OS is a work in progress — Microsoft wants Windows 11 to feel familiar. While the company has attempted drastic changes …
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Discussion
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@satyanadella
Satya Nadella
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Windows 11 marks the start of a new generation of Windows, making it easier for anyone to dream big and turn their ideas into reality. We can't wait to see what you create. https://blogs.windows.com/...
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@thurrott
Paul Thurrott
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Microsoft JUST released this video. https://www.youtube.com/... Which shows a full-screen Widgets experience that does not exist in Windows 11. Classic.
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@panos_panay
Panos Panay
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Today is the beginning of the next era of Windows. As it becomes October 5th in each time zone around the world, #Windows11 will become available to customers across the globe. Can't wait to see what you do with it! https://blogs.windows.com/...
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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the Epic Games Store is now available in the Windows 11 store https://twitter.com/...
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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I've been testing out the Surface Pro 8 and this is without a doubt Microsoft's best Surface ever. The 120Hz display is beautiful and the pen haptics are subtle. This is a much more capable Surface Pro X and I love it. Here's @mcsquared96's review: https://www.theverge.com/... ht…