To test the first official Windows 11 build, people need to be signed up as Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. (click on image to enlarge) Credit: Microsoft Today's build also includes improved three- and four-finger touch gestures a new Pen menu and display improvements, including a way to boost the dynamic refresh rate Auto HDR support and better app support for multiple displays.įor those with PCs that include Wi-Fi 6E support and a WiFi 6E-capable router, Windows 11, including today's test build, will include built-in support it. Testers also are able to try out the ability to personalize their touch keyboards and 'voice typing' (two features that Insiders were testing already up until recently). Widgets can be accessed by a new icon on the Taskbar by swiping left using touch or using the WIN +W shortcut. The Widgets option currently gives users access to calendar, MSN weather, MSN News, local traffic, Microsoft To Do lists and photos from OneDrive. Microsoft has visually tweaked the Settings menu to make it prettier and easier to navigate, officials said. More commonly used commands are prioritized, and app developers will be able, at some point, to extend the new context menus. The new File Explorer - updated versions of which Insider testers saw back in March - is now getting a command bar instead of the ribbon. By clicking or tapping on the date and time, users can open the Notification Center and see a full-month calendar view (or just a couple of weeks if they prefer). But the new Notifications Center and Quick Settings are. The Search box isn't yet part of the new Start. Windows 11 testers can check out the ability to rearrange 'pinned' apps and recently accessed content in the paginated grid that's part of the new Start experience. This information will be on the Power Menu under Start. Microsoft also is allowing a subset of Insider testers to try out a feature which will provide estimated times for how long a restart for updates will take as part of today's build. It includes new animations and access to the new 'Get Started app' (for those who opt to try it out). How can I make it work more like Windows 10?Ī new 'out of box' set-up experience is part of today's test build.

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