Through the Window
So here we are, Windows 11 is looming around the corner and we have been lucky enough to play around with Windows Insider builds to get a taste of what is to come. After the backlash it has already received over the compatibility issues, Microsoft has a lot riding on this full release. Will they distinguish these issues and widen support for older hardware? Will they be able to turn attention to all the great features that are coming out? We don’t yet know, but with more people getting into the Windows Insider Program, hopefully, devices running on Intel 7th gen chips and AMD Zen 1 chips will meet their principles and are compatible. Yet again, a tighter security system protects users and Microsoft itself from cyber attacks, phishing, and data leaks, so every cloud has a silver lining.
We are impressed with the new look and feel of Windows 11. It’s a beautiful new style and that new lick of paint has really freshened up Windows and made it a whole lot more exciting. With a design that is softer, brighter, and with a frosted glass aesthetic, the whole OS looks slicker, which is exactly what Windows needed. Paired with smooth animations, the whole feel of the operating system is extremely fluid. Subconsciously, these add up and create an environment for the users that makes everything easier, increasing productivity and workflow. We like the different themes too, everything seems to be over-engineered and for a design, this is what you want to see. The settings menu is another great change in this OS with a nicer format than in previous operating systems and also a lot more customisation available. It displays everything a lot clearer than in Windows 10, a problem in the previous OS was that you could get lost in the settings, everything looked empty. Luckily with the new design language, this isn’t an issue.
The anticipation for Windows 11 to succeed is nerve-wracking, due to the Windows OS curse of good, bad, good, and then bad. Windows XP will always be a nostalgic gem, but the disappointment of Vista that followed didn’t sit well with a lot of people. After Vista, we were blessed with Windows 7, which remained strong until Windows 8 came along and focused more on touchscreen and tablet usage. Windows 10 brought clarity to Windows users once more with a solid experience (on a side note, why do companies skip past the number nine? Windows 9, and iPhone 9 where are you?).
Anyway, we hope Microsoft can break the doomed cycle. With wider support for gamers, a great look, and plenty of intuitive features, we can only hope that Windows 11 provides a solid reliable experience for years to come. We have been testing the Windows 11 Home 22000.100 build and are pleasantly surprised. We’re certainly excited about the full release, which is expected in late 2021.