Windows 11: What’s Changed from Windows 10

We’re upgrading to Windows 11 to give you a more modern, secure, and user-friendly experience. Here are the key changes you’ll notice:

• Fresh Look: The Start button and taskbar are now centered, and everything has a cleaner, more modern design.

• Easier Multitasking: You can quickly snap windows into different layouts, making it easier to work on multiple things at once.

• Better Search: Finding files, apps, or settings is faster and more intuitive.

• Built-In Microsoft Teams: Teams is now built into the taskbar for quicker access to calls and messages.

• Smoother Updates: Updates now happen more quietly in the background, with less disruption to your work.

• More Secure: Behind the scenes, Windows 11 has stronger built-in security to help keep your device and data safer.

The Basics

• Start menu is in the middle now. You can move it back to the left if you want.

• Looks different – things are more rounded and cleaner.

• No more Live Tiles (those little moving boxes are gone).

• File Explorer has new icons but works the same.

Using Stuff

• Click the Windows logo in the middle to open your apps.

• Right-click menus look simpler – click "Show more options" if you can’t find something.

• Settings menu is new but everything’s still there (Wi-Fi, sound, display, etc.).

New Features

• Snap Layouts – hover over the square in the top-right corner of a window to neatly split your screen.

• Widgets – click the weather icon to see news, weather, calendar.

• Teams Chat – there's a chat icon on the taskbar. Ignore it if you don’t use it.

What’s Gone

• Internet Explorer is gone – use Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.

• You can’t move the taskbar to the top or side anymore.

• Some old features (like Live Tiles and Timeline) are removed.

Good to Know

• Your files and apps stay the same after the upgrade.

• Windows 11 is faster and more secure (especially for newer PCs).

• If you're not sure what you're doing – don’t panic. Contact IT Support on 01392696999 and we will be happy to answer any questions