On Tuesday, October 5, Windows 11 launches worldwide. The new user experience offers a range of upgrades and new content, including better security, an easier way to work, and a more immersive gaming experience. Microsoft is proud to launch Windows 11.
-"We're very excited to finally launch Windows 11, and we hope it will inspire you to create and increase your productivity. The whole user experience brings you closer to what you love to do, it enables you to produce and be creative. The goal is for Windows 11 to make you feel at home," says Christian Almskog, Head of Surface at Microsoft Norway.
- Everyone should be able to master Windows 11
Dag Nyrud, head of Modern Work in Microsoft Norway, is looking forward to the rollout of Windows 11 in the market.
- "Everyone should be able to master Windows 11. We've designed it so that you get the same good user experience regardless of age, disability and area of use. The fact that the operating system should be accessible to everyone has been an important requirement from day one," says Nyrud.
The head of Modern Work says the new Windows 11 should be easy to use, easy to read and easy to talk to.
- We are proud that Windows 11 is the most inclusive version of Windows ever, built with and for people with disabilities," says Nyrud.
Boosts productivity and inspires creativity
We're multitasking more than ever on our PCs. We like to work on multiple screens, have multiple tabs open and work on multiple documents in Word, PowerPoint and Excel at the same time.
- "With Windows 11, we're making it easier for you to focus and be in your own workflow. With Snap Layouts, Groups and Desktop, you can easily customize your workspace to maximize your own efficiency - even when using multiple monitors," says Almskog.
Designed for a hybrid workday
Windows 11 is also designed to help you succeed with your hybrid work and learning. The coronavirus pandemic has not only created a digital transformation, but it has also illustrated the importance of being able to work from places other than the office.
- "With the transition to a hybrid workday, we've understood how important it is to have digital tools that are flexible and, not least, safe and secure to work with, regardless of where you work. That's why Windows 11 is built on the foundation of Windows 10, making it compatible and recognizable for today's Windows users," Nyrud concludes.
For more information about the launch, take a look at our blog here.
10 quick facts about Windows 11:
- The new start menu is now placed in the center, giving you easy access to applications and content.
- Through the cloud and Microsoft 365 (sold separately), you will have easy access to recently used files, regardless of which device you last used, whether it was Android or an iOS device.
- Introducing Widgets, a new personalized feed powered by artificial intelligence.
- Chat, a new consumer product from Microsoft Teams, allows you to stay in touch with friends and family through a single click, regardless of the device they are using.
- The new Microsoft Store on Windows makes it easier to find and search for new content. Apps such as Canva, Disney+, Zoom and the Epic Game Store are available from launch.
- Snap Layouts and Groups make it easier to multitask and optimize your entire screen. With a new three-part layout for larger screens, it's never been easier to have all the content you need on your screen arranged next to each other.
- With the updated desktop feature, you can place different applications in separate desktops to easily keep track of them.
- With Windows 11, hardware and software work together to ensure security from the processor all the way up to the cloud. This allows users to work in a hybrid way, without compromising security.
- If your PC has an HDR display, Auto HDR will automatically upgrade over a thousand DirectX 11 and 12 games to a high dynamic range, resulting in better colors and brightness.
- The Xbox app, through Game Pass for PC (a membership sold separately), provides access to a range of high-quality game titles, and Game Pass Ultimate gives players access to over 100 Xbox console games directly on their PC without having to wait for them to download.
