All the best features coming to Windows 11 now that Windows 10 support is over
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With Windows 10 support now officially ending, Microsoft is fully shifting its focus to Windows 11. The company has started rolling out new features and improvements that make the system smarter, faster, and more secure. These include improvements to everyday apps like File Explorer, new AI-powered tools, better accessibility, and stronger security features. Microsoft says that every Windows 11 PC will now feel more like an AI-powered PC, thanks to Copilot being at the center of the experience.
What new features and improvements are coming to Windows 11?
With Copilot being emphasized, you can expect many more AI-focused or AI-powered features coming to Windows.
File Explorer
File Explorer is getting some of the biggest changes. It now includes new AI actions that make it easier to manage and interact with files. By right-clicking on an image or document, users can instantly perform actions like blurring backgrounds, removing objects, or summarizing documents without opening them. You can even use Bing Visual Search to find similar images or products on the web.
Widgets
Widgets are also receiving a major refresh, as the board now looks cleaner and more organized. Users can switch between multiple dashboards to organize widgets better and even add widgets directly to the lock screen. Weather updates, watchlists, and sports scores are just some of the widgets that can now appear before unlocking your PC.
Accessibility
Accessibility is another key area of improvement. The Narrator tool now includes a Braille viewer, which displays both text and Braille together. This makes it easier for visually impaired users and teachers to follow along. Narrator also works better in Microsoft Word, offering smoother reading and navigation through documents, footnotes, and tables.
Gaming
Gamers are also getting a big upgrade. The new Gaming Copilot is built into the Game Bar, acting as a personal gaming assistant. Players can use voice commands to get help, find tips, or check achievements. The Xbox app on Windows PCs has also been improved to make it easier to access games, saves, and play history. There's even a new Network Quality Indicator that helps troubleshoot streaming and cloud gaming issues.
Security
On the security side, Windows 11 continues to improve protection against phishing, malware, and other threats. The new visual refresh for Windows Hello makes logging in faster and easier with automatic credential selection. Passkey support has also been expanded, allowing users to manage passwords using third-party apps like 1Password. Connectivity and business features are improving too, as Windows 11 now supports Wi-Fi 7, offering faster and more reliable internet for home and enterprise users.
In any case, these were just a ‘top pick’ selection of the best of the many changes that are rolling out for Windows 11. For a full list in more detail, you can check out the official blog post. Or, to summarize, here’s a quick list.
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