As discussed in Part 1, Windows 11 was rolled out on October 5, 2021, and you are probably wondering if you should upgrade if you are happy using Windows 10. Part 2 will discuss five more top reasons for upgrading to Windows 11.

6) New Interface

The revamped interface offers a taskbar with centered icons. There is also a strong emphasis on glass-like transparency that was last featured by Windows Vista. This will appear to users who are familiar with centered taskbars that are found in other operating systems.

7) DirectStorage

Being equipped with a Solid-State Drive (SSD) will make a PC faster. However, the majority of computer games were not made to take advantage of the additional speed.  Fortunately, due to the fact Xbox Series and PS5 consoles are now being built for using NVMe SSDs as their foundation, today’s games are being designed to take advantage of improved storage speed, vastly broadening capabilities. DirectStorage delivers this technology, and it will first be featured on Windows 11.

8) DirectX 12 Ultimate

Next-Gen gaming qualities provided by DirectX 12 Ultimate will be found in Windows 11. This is particularly true for games featuring real-time mesh shading and ray-tracing. For gamers seeking the highest in-game framerates and graphics settings, DirectX 12 Ultimate will be essential.

9) Integrated Microsoft Teams

The onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 made video-conferencing software the key solution for being able to carry on business from home during quarantines for many employees. Growing in importance with each lockdown, Microsoft Teams gained traction and became an essential tool for many organizations who increasingly relied on remote workers. As a result, the software has been integrated as a standard feature in Windows 11.

10) Better Multiple Desktop Support

In the past, using several desktops on past Windows operating systems meant having to share an identical background, preventing users from using non-Microsoft software. Addressing this shortcoming, Windows 11 offers desktops with individualized backgrounds, enabling greater customization.

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