Why you should try Windows 11?

Why you should try Windows 11?

Windows 11 is the latest version of the Windows operating system, and it brings many new and exciting features that can enhance your productivity, creativity, and entertainment. Whether you are a student, a professional, a gamer, or a casual user, Windows 11 has something for you. Here are some of the reasons why you should use Windows 11:

A redesigned interface

Windows 11 has a fresh and modern look that makes it easier to use and more pleasing to the eye. The Start menu and taskbar are now centered on the screen, giving you quick access to your apps, files, settings, and web content. You can also customize them to suit your preferences and pin your favorite apps for faster access.

The new interface also supports themes, widgets, wallpapers, and sounds that let you personalize your desktop according to your mood or style. You can choose from a variety of options or create your own with ease.

New productivity and social features

Windows 11 helps you get more done with less hassle with its new productivity and social features. For example:

  • Snap Layouts: This feature allows you to arrange multiple windows on your screen in different layouts with just one click. You can choose from various options such as side by side, stacked, or cornered depending on your needs.
  • Snap Groups: This feature lets you save and restore groups of windows that you have snapped together. You can easily switch between different tasks or projects without losing your context or progress.
  • Desktops: This feature lets you create multiple virtual desktops for different purposes such as work, school, gaming, or personal. You can switch between them with a simple gesture or keyboard shortcut.
  • Microsoft Teams: This feature integrates Microsoft Teams into Windows 11’s taskbar so that you can chat, call, video conference, share files, and collaborate with anyone from anywhere. You can also sync your contacts across devices and platforms for seamless communication.

Updates to security and accessibility

Windows 11 also improves security and accessibility for all users with its updates such as:

Secure Boot: This feature ensures that only trusted software can run on your device by verifying its integrity before loading it. It helps prevent malware attacks and unauthorized modifications to your system.

BitLocker: This feature encrypts the data on your device so that only authorized users can access it. It protects your privacy and confidential information from theft or loss.

Windows Hello: This feature allows you to sign in to your device using biometric authentication such as facial recognition or fingerprint scanning. It eliminates the need for passwords and makes logging in faster and more convenient.

Narrator: This feature reads aloud text on your screen so that people with visual impairments can use Windows 11 more easily. It supports multiple languages and voices for better comprehension.

Magnifier: This feature enlarges text and images on your screen so that people with low vision can see them more clearly. It also has color filters and mouse tracking options for better visibility.

Improvements to performance

Windows 11 also boosts performance for all devices with its improvements such as:

  • Faster boot time: Windows 11 starts up faster than ever before thanks to its optimized codebase
    and streamlined processes.
  • Longer battery life: Windows 11 consumes less power than previous versions by intelligently managing resources and background activities.
  • Smoother updates: Windows 11 delivers updates more smoothly by downloading them in smaller chunks and installing them in the background without interrupting your work.

These are just some of the reasons why you should use Windows 11. If you want to experience these features yourself, you can upgrade from Windows 10 for free if your device meets the minimum requirements. Alternatively, you can buy a new device that comes pre-installed with Windows 11 from various manufacturers.

Windows 11 is more than just an operating system; it’s a platform that empowers you to do more of what you love with ease and joy. Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade today!

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The beauty of Windows 11

The beauty of Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system that was released in October 2021. It offers a fresh and modern design, improved performance and security, and new ways to connect and create. Windows 11 also receives regular feature updates that add more functionality and enhancements to the user experience.

In this blog post, we will explore some of the new features and updates that Windows 11 has introduced or will introduce soon.

New design and layout

One of the most noticeable changes in Windows 11 is the new design and layout of the user interface. The Start menu, taskbar, icons, widgets, settings, and apps have been redesigned to be more intuitive, consistent, and beautiful.

The Start menu has moved to the center of the taskbar by default (but you can change it back to the left if you prefer), and it shows your pinned apps, recent files, recommended content, and a search bar. You can also access your Microsoft account settings from here. The taskbar has also been simplified and streamlined. It only shows your pinned apps by default (but you can customize it to show more), and it has a new button for accessing widgets. Widgets are personalized mini-apps that show you information like weather, news, calendar events, photos, traffic updates, etc. The icons have been updated with rounded corners and softer colors to match the overall aesthetic of Windows 11. The settings app has also been revamped with a more coherent structure and easier navigation.

The apps have also been optimized for Windows 11 with new features like snap layouts (which let you arrange multiple windows on your screen with ease), snap groups (which let you switch between different sets of snapped windows), desktops (which let you create separate workspaces for different tasks), voice typing (which lets you dictate text with punctuation commands), Focus sessions (which let you set goals and track your progress while listening to music from Spotify), etc.

New accessibility features

Windows 11 also includes additional improvements for people with disabilities:

  • Narrator: Windows 11’s built-in screen reader has received more natural voices, improving the text-to-speech function.
  • Live captions: Windows 11 has introduced system-wide live captions that go beyond individual apps’ live caption features. You can enable them from Settings > Accessibility > Hearing > Captions.
  • Voice access: Windows 11 has added voice access as an accessibility feature that lets you control your PC with your voice. You can enable it from Settings > Accessibility > Interaction > Voice access.
  • Magnifier: Windows 11’s magnifier tool has been improved with smoother transitions between zoom levels. You can enable it from Settings > Accessibility > Vision > Magnifier.

New connectivity features

Windows 11 also offers new ways to connect with others:

  • Teams: Windows 11 has integrated Teams, Microsoft’s communication platform for chat, video calls, meetings, and collaboration into the taskbar. You can easily start or join conversations with anyone from your contacts list or phone book.
  • Bing Chat: Windows 11 will soon introduce Bing Chat, an AI-powered feature that lets you chat with Bing directly from the search box on your taskbar or Start menu. You can ask Bing questions, get answers, set reminders, create lists, and more using natural language.
  • Android apps: Windows 11 will soon support running Android apps on your PC through the Amazon Appstore and the new Microsoft Store. You will be able to download and use your favorite Android apps like TikTok, Instagram, Netflix, etc. on your PC as if they were native apps.

Windows 11 is a major update that brings many new features and improvements to enhance your productivity, creativity, and connectivity. It also receives regular feature updates that add more functionality and enhancements to the user experience.

If you want to upgrade to Windows 11, you need to have an eligible PC that meets minimum device specifications. You can check if your PC is compatible by using the PC Health Check app or visiting this website.

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GIGABYTE introduces AORUS 17, AORUS 15, and AERO 14 OLED gaming laptops

GIGABYTE introduces AORUS 17, AORUS 15, and AERO 14 OLED gaming laptops

GIGABYTE is announcing three new gaming laptops the AORUS 17, AORUS 15, and AERO 14 OLED. The AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 gaming laptops come powered with Intel 13thgen i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs, 240Hz 1440p displays, and a WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system. The AERO 14 OLED is a creator laptop with an Intel Core i7 13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 2.8K OLED display with XRite and Pantone certification, and NVIDIA Studio platform.

2023 GIGABYTE gaming laptops

GIGABYTE AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 gaming laptops

Both the AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 offer powerful gaming performance fueled by the latest 13th-gen i7 Intel H series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPUs with full access to max 140W TGP with Dynamic Boost technology, all in a slender profile. They feature the improved WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system that can handle up to 160W of thermal design power (TDP) to ensure optimal performance even when running at maximum capacity.

The upgraded display offers fast 240Hz refresh rates at 1440p resolution enabling a smooth and vibrant gaming experience. The gaming essence is reflected both in the device’s internal power and the external design. The enclosure is further accented with the spatial design and RGB Light Bar for a sophisticated gaming aesthetic.

gaming laptop rgb light bar

 AERO 14 OLED laptop

The AERO 14 OLED is the latest iteration of GIGABYTE’s ultra-slim-and-light laptop for creators. The beautifully compact design of the CNC-milled aluminum unibody chassis houses impressive performance, powered by Intel® Core i7-13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4050 laptop GPU. The NVIDIA Studio platform boosts efficiency further with the creative apps, allowing users to unleash their creativity anywhere, anytime.

The 2.8K OLED display delivers true-to-life visuals and perfect color accuracy thanks to X-Rite™ 2.0 Factory Calibration and Pantone® Validation. The OLED panel is also TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe and SGS certified, ensuring that the display is comfortable to use with low blue light emissions while maintaining color performance and luminance.

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Here is how to get the new AI chat and compose features in Microsoft Edge

Here is how to get the new AI chat and compose features in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft launched a new Bing search engine and Edge browser powered by a more powerful than ChatGPT next-generation OpenAI large language model. It features new AI chat and compose tools that bring together search, browsing, and chat into one experience across the web. To give you a unique conversational experience, a better search with complete answers, and the ability to generate content.

new Microsoft Edge browsers with AI chat and compose in Bing preview

The Microsoft Edge browser received a new update that brings a new look and allows you to experience the new Bing preview with AI capabilities. It comes with two new features; chat and compose located in the Edge sidebar.

To experience the new ChatGPT-like AI-powered Microsoft Edge browser here is what you should know. You first need to have a Personal Microsoft Account(MSA). Then secondly because it is still in preview, you’ll need to get the Microsoft Edge Dev channel browser.

Get the new Edge browser with AI chat and compose features

Download the latest Microsoft Edge Dev build. Or If you already have an Edge Dev browser go to settings>about Microsoft Edge>Update to Version 111.0.1660.6.

Sign into Microsoft Edge Dev using your approved personal MSA

Restart the Microsoft Edge Dev browser

Confirm you can access the new Bing. Now Go to Bing.com and type a question, then hover and click the Bing icon at the top corner of Microsoft Edge to try the new chat and compose experiences.

Microsoft is slowly rolling the feature out so your experience might differ depending on your location. Microsoft plans to scale the preview to millions in the coming weeks and bring it to mobile and other browsers as well. You can join a waitlist to know when it is available to you.

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“It’s a new day for search” – Microsoft launches new AI copilot for the web

“It’s a new day for search” – Microsoft launches new AI copilot for the web

Microsoft is announcing the launch of a new Bing search engine and Edge browser powered by new AI tools that leverages ChatGPT technology. Microsoft is calling it AI copilot and chat. It combines Microsoft search and Azure AI supercomputing tech with a more powerful than ChatGPT next-generation OpenAI large language model. The new Bing and Edge will bring together search, browsing, and chat into one experience across the web. Hoping to give you a new conversational experience, a better search with complete answers, and the ability to generate content.

“It’s a new day for search”

– Satya Nadella

AI-powered Bing Search engine

With search, you can ask the new Bing normal and complex questions and expect detailed replies. What happens is that it will look at search results across the web and give you a summarized answer, saving you time to look up various web links. You can also ask follow-up questions in the chat experience. Microsoft says Bing can help you write a poem, or stories or even share ideas for your project.

New Microsoft AI Edge browser

The Edge browser has also been updated with a new look and AI capabilities It comes with two new features; chat and compose located in the Edge sidebar. Microsoft says Edge can understand the webpage you are on and adapt accordingly. The feature allows you to ask for a summary of a lengthy report and use the chat function to ask for a comparison. It also lets you compose content such as LinkedIn posts and tweak it

the new homepage for the Microsoft search engine Bing ai powered via chatgpt

It’s a new day for search” – Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, says speaking at the launch event. He notes “it is an exciting time in tech. … The advances, what’s possible excites us. … Can we use technology to overcome the challenges that people, organizations, and countries face? That really is the pursuit here.”

Microsoft says the new Bing ChatGPT-like experience is available starting today on Bing.com for everyone to try as a limited preview on a desktop. However, the chat mode is only available when you have access to the new Bing. Microsoft plans to scale the preview to millions in the coming weeks and bring it to mobile and other browsers as well. You can join a waitlist to know when it is available to you.

chat mode on the new Bing powered by AI and ChatGPT

The company’s announcement looks to bring new life to its Bing search engine platform through its Open AI partnership and ChatGPT model integration. Its main competitor Google has already announced Bard to rival ChatGPT.

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Drop: a new way to send files, notes across mobile and PC devices

Drop: a new way to send files, notes across mobile and PC devices

Drop is a new file and notes sharing feature in the Microsoft Edge browser that lets users send files and notes across their mobile and PC devices. The Drop sharing feature is located in the sidebar widget. It works by synchronizing a shared file across your devices using Edge and OneDrive. A kind of AirDrop feature that lets you share and receive photos, documents, videos, links, and notes or text to another device instead of a person.

The company has been testing and developing this new file-sharing feature since May this year. It has since moved from the Edge Canary Channel for early testers to more stable Edge versions. It appears it is still not generally available as i didn’t see it in the normal Edge browser. However, once it gets to the Dev Edge Channel it is likely to soon show up in the Beta channel and to all.

The Drop file-sharing feature tries to make sending links, text, images, and video from one device to another simple. This feature looks great as it only involves you and not another person or account. So you won’t have to create a fake contact or spam someone’s chat message with things you want to pick up from another device.

It is also another way Microsoft could be testing file sharing across devices as it doesn’t have a definite solution. Currently, it encourages Windows PC users to use the Phone Link app.

microsoft edge drop file sharing feature explained Windows 10 and 11, Mac PC interface
how it looks on a desktop Edge PC browser

How Drop file sharing feature works

First, you need to sign in to your Edge browser on both sending and receiving devices with your Microsoft account.

Next, the easiest way to use the feature is to open the sidebar widget and click it. On a Windows PC you can press the shortcut, control + shift +forward slash (Ctrl+Shift+/) to get to the side widget. Or Alt+F to open settings, then scroll down and select Show sidebar. Microsoft by default have it added, but if it isn’t you can click on the add (+) sign to add it.

Then click on the Edge Drop feature. The logo looks like a paper airplane. It will open up what looks like a text chat interface on the side. With a “write a note to yourself”, a plus (+) to select a file or photo to send, and a send feature the visible options.

microsoft edge drop file sharing feature explained Android, iOs mobile interface
how it looks on a mobile Edge browser

When you send a file, you will get a “New Drop messages in Edge” notification on the other devices you are signed in to asking you to click to open the file. The sent file then goes to a newly created “MicrosoftEdgeDropFiles” folder on your PC. I did not find any newly created folders on my mobile phone. When you click to open the Edge Drop file on mobile it takes you to the widget in the browser and you see the file and proceed from there.

From my current understanding, the file is also stored in a new folder in your Microsoft OneDrive account. You will notice a “Microsoft Edge Drop Files” folder with all the shared files except links and text as shown in the image below.t also uses your cloud storage and Microsoft doesn’t give any additional storage for this. So if you use it often and with large files, you will have to have a larger OneDrive storage or keep deleting them afterward.

Microsoft Edge Drop Files folder in OneDrive

It will be interesting to see the final feature when Microsoft releases or announces Drop to the public.

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