What you need to know before updating to Windows 11 in 2023

At the end of August 2021, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 would officially launch on October 5, 2021. Windows 11 promises to bring you an entirely new Windows experience, exceeding your expectations. In the article below, I'll share 3 important notes before updating to Windows 11: What's new in Windows 11? Minimum system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11? Which devices will be updated to Windows 11?

Let me reveal to you, the free Windows 11 update will begin rolling out on eligible Windows 10 PCs and pre-installed Windows 11 devices will also start being sold in the market.

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1. What's new in Windows 11?

Here are 11 notable changes in the interface and features of Windows 11

1. Modern, fresh, and refined interface design and sound, providing users with a relaxed and convenient feeling.

2. When clicking on Start, contents will appear in the center of the screen. With the power of Cloud and Microsoft 365, the Start function will show you recently viewed files regardless of which device you accessed them from.

3. Snap Layouts, Snap Groups, and Desktops features allow users to optimize screen space and multitask efficiently.

4. The chat feature via Microsoft Teams is integrated directly on the Taskbar to connect with others quickly.

5. Thanks to AI, the Widgets news feed is personalized to help users easily access information they care about through the Microsoft Edge browser. With the performance, speed, and other features of Microsoft Edge, users can do more than just basic web browsing.

6. Windows 11 is also the best version of Windows for gamers thanks to its ability to fully leverage the hardware potential with technologies like DirectX 12 Ultimate, DirectStorage, and Auto HDR.

With Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate, players can access over 100 games at a reasonable fee (Xbox Game Pass sold separately).

7. Alongside Windows 11, the revamped Microsoft Store will make it effortless for users to search and discover apps, games, and movies all in one place.

8. Windows 11 is the most user-friendly Windows version ever, with numerous accessibility improvements built by and for people with disabilities.

9. Windows 11 unlocks new opportunities for developers and creators. Microsoft aims to facilitate more independent software vendors (ISVs) to bring their apps to the Store, enhance native and web app development with new developer tools, and enable users to easily refresh their interface across all app designs and experiences provided by Microsoft.

10. Windows 11 delivers optimized speed and performance, as well as enhanced touch, digital pen, and voice control experiences.

11. Windows 11 is the perfect operating system for integrated work models, bringing new experiences tailored to modern work trends while ensuring security and maintaining familiar deployment and management tools for IT teams.

You can explore all the changes of Windows 11 on Microsoft's homepage here.

2. Minimum system requirements to upgrade to Windows 11

These are the minimum system requirements that your device must meet to upgrade to Windows 11.

CPU: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a 64-bit compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC).

RAM: Minimum requirement is 4 GB.

Storage Capacity: Should be at least 64 GB or more.

System Firmware: UEFI, with support for Secure Boot. Microsoft has provided guidance on enabling Secure Boot which you can find here.

TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. If your device supports it, you can activate TPM 2.0 by referring to this link.

Graphics Card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or higher with WDDM 2.0 drivers.

Display: Supports high-resolution display (720p) larger than 9' diagonally, 8 bits per channel.

Internet Connection and Microsoft Account: Windows 11 Home requires an internet connection and Microsoft Account for device setup during initial use.

Windows Upgrade Version: Your device must be running Windows 10, version 2004 or later, to upgrade through Windows Update. Free updates are available through Windows Update in Settings > Update & Security.

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Additionally, there is a simpler way which is to download and install the Windows PC Health Check app (download link), to check if your computer meets the upgrade standards for Windows 11. 24h Technology has a detailed guide article specifically for this, you can refer to it right here.

3. Which devices are eligible for Windows 11 update?

The free Windows 11 update begins rolling out on 5/10 and will be deployed carefully in phases to ensure quality. By mid-2022, all eligible devices will receive the free Windows 11 update.

Laptops/desktops with genuine Windows 10 must meet the following 2 criteria for the update:

•  The device is running genuine Windows 10 and meets the minimum requirements.
•  Check if your device is eligible for the Windows 11 update by going to Settings > Windows Update and selecting Check for updates.

Note: Devices from Mytour/Minprice come pre-installed with Windows 10, so when you turn on your device, it defaults to Win10. Updating to Win11 takes quite some time (2 - 3 hours or more), so customers can arrange their time at home, ensure stable Internet for a smooth and uninterrupted update process.

Conclusion

So here are the 3 important points to consider before upgrading to Windows 11: What's new in Windows 11? Minimum system requirements for upgrading to Windows 11? Which devices will be updated to Windows 11?

Is your device ready to upgrade to Windows 11? If you still have questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below for us to answer!

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