Windows 10 vs 11 | Features & Changes - Summary

Summary

The video compares the features of Windows 10 and Windows 11, highlighting the changes and updates made in the newer version. Here are the main differences:

**Start Menu and Taskbar:**

* Redesigned Start menu with a new layout, static icons, and a search bar
* Taskbar icons are now centered, and the taskbar is slightly taller
* New animations and features, such as a recommended section and a list of recent files and programs

**UI Changes:**

* Rounded corners and a more modern design language
* New animations for opening, minimizing, and maximizing windows
* Redesigned icons and a new font, Segoe UI Variable

**Action Center and Notifications:**

* Action Center is now separated into two menus: Quick Settings and Notifications
* Quick Settings shows toggles, volume, brightness, and Wi-Fi controls
* Notifications are now part of the calendar and have a new design

**Snap Assist and Multitasking:**

* Task viewer has been simplified, and the Timeline feature has been removed
* Snap assist is now more intelligent and can group windows
* New gestures for switching between virtual desktops and windows

**Built-in Apps:**

* File Explorer has a new UI and a replacement for the Ribbon UI
* Settings App has been overhauled with a new design and features
* Microsoft Store has been updated with a new UI and accepts more app types

**Tablet Features:**

* Touch-enabled controls are now easier to use
* New gestures for switching between virtual desktops and windows
* Touch keyboard has been redesigned with new features and themes

**Setup Experience:**

* Setup screen has been completely redone with new animations and icons
* Cortana is no longer part of the setup experience
* New step to name the computer during setup

**Other Changes:**

* Windows Update will now show the estimated time needed to complete updates
* Feature updates will now be released once a year, instead of twice a year
* Windows 11 will no longer support 32-bit installations.

Facts

Here are the key facts extracted from the text:

1. The Start Menu in Windows 11 has undergone a redesign.
2. Pinned apps are now located at the top half of the Start Menu.
3. Live tiles have been replaced with static icons in a grid.
4. The search bar is now located within the Start Menu.
5. The Start Menu no longer has side panel shortcuts on the left side.
6. A new "Recommended" section has been added to the Start Menu.
7. The "All Apps" list is now its own menu in Windows 11.
8. Older programs like Windows Explorer and Notepad are now part of the "All Apps" list.
9. The Windows System and Windows Accessories folders have been removed.
10. A new shortcut to the Control Panel called "Windows Tools" has been added.
11. The taskbar in Windows 11 has undergone changes.
12. Icons on the taskbar are now centered by default.
13. The taskbar is slightly taller in Windows 11.
14. The UI for active and idle programs has been changed.
15. Animations for apps have been redesigned.
16. Badges on apps have been redesigned.
17. Quick actions are available when hovering over the Search or Task View icon.
18. The Start Button no longer changes color based on the accent color.
19. The taskbar can only be docked to the bottom in Windows 11.
20. Sizing options for small taskbar buttons are no longer available.
21. The "never combine" setting for the taskbar is no longer available.
22. Drag and drop functionality for files on the taskbar is no longer available.
23. Right-clicking on the taskbar no longer shows settings and shortcuts.
24. The UI has undergone changes, including rounded corners and new animations.
25. A new font called Segoe UI Variable has been introduced.
26. The screen with the spinning logo when signing in or out now shows a black background.
27. Splash screens for apps now show a black or white background.
28. Context menus throughout Windows 11 have been updated.
29. Alert boxes have been redesigned.
30. The calendar has undergone changes, including centered elements and removal of the quick status.
31. A new blur effect called Mica has been introduced.
32. The font in the Sign-in screen is now dark instead of white.
33. System sounds have changed, with different sounds for dark and light modes.
34. The Action Center has been overhauled and is now separated into two menus: Quick Settings and Notifications.
35. The notifications menu is now part of the calendar.
36. Snap assist and multitasking features have undergone changes.
37. The Timeline feature has been removed in Windows 11.
38. Virtual desktops can now have different wallpapers.
39. The Snap assist preview now has a frosted glass look.
40. The animation for snapping windows has changed.
41. Windows 11 has a new design language, including rounded corners and new blur effects.
42. Many built-in apps have been updated, including File Explorer, Settings, and Microsoft Store.
43. Skype has been removed in favor of Microsoft Teams integration.
44. Internet Explorer is no longer available in Windows 11.
45. 3D Viewer, Math Input Panel, Mixed Reality Portal, OneNote for Windows 10, and the People App are exclusive to Windows 10.
46. Get Started, Microsoft News, and Microsoft To Do are exclusive to Windows 11.
47. Tablet features have undergone changes, including icon spacing and touch-enabled controls.
48. Gestures have changed, including swiping from the edge to show the widgets panel.
49. The setup screen on Windows 11 has been completely redone.
50. Cortana is no longer part of the setup experience in Windows 11.
51. The steps to set up Windows have not changed much between both versions.
52. A new step has been added in Windows 11 to name the computer.
53. The background during setup has undergone a visual overhaul.
54. The Start Menu will automatically pop up after setup is complete in Windows 11.
55. Windows 11 will no longer be available as a 32-bit option.
56. The text shown when updating the operating system during a restart has been changed.
57. Windows Update will now show the estimated amount of time needed to complete updates.
58. Feature updates will now be released once a year instead of twice a year in Windows 11.