What's New in Windows 11

Modified on Mon, Jun 16 at 2:38 PM

Windows 10 vs Windows 11: Feature Comparison for Employees

Below are the key differences you will notice between Windows 10 and Windows 11. The chart below highlights the changes in user interface, productivity tools, system settings, and integration with modern cloud services.

Feature	Windows 10	Windows 11
Start Menu	Traditional left-aligned menu with live tiles	Centered menu* with simplified layout, no live tiles
Taskbar	Fixed layout with limited customization	Centered icons, redesigned system tray, and improved touch support
File Explorer	Classic layout with ribbon toolbar	Modernized interface with streamlined toolbar and context menus
Notification Center	Combined notifications and quick actions	Separated Notification Center and Quick Settings for better usability
Settings Layout	Control Panel and Settings app coexist	More unified Settings app with improved navigation
Search Functionality	Search integrated in taskbar with Cortana	Faster, more accurate search with better app and web integration
Snap Assist	Basic window snapping features	Snap Layouts and Snap Groups for enhanced multitasking
Microsoft Teams	Available as a separate app	Integrated directly into the taskbar for quick access
Performance	Optimized for older hardware	Improved performance on modern hardware with better resource management
Updates	Traditional update process	Smaller, faster updates with better scheduling options

*Would you prefer your Start menu/taskbar be re-aligned to the left? Follow these steps:

Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar
Select "Taskbar settings"
In the Taskbar settings, find the "Taskbar alignment" option
Choose "Left" from the dropdown menu

Interested to learn more about Windows 11? See this article from Microsoft for the latest: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learning-center/whats-new-in-windows-11