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[–] GasMaskedLunatic@lemmy.dbzer0.com 43 points 5 months ago (12 children)

There is not a single thing Windows 11 does better than Windows 10 that benefits me. I'm sure I'll get a good chuckle out of that list.

[–] terminhell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 5 months ago (11 children)

The list is effectively all bs and such a stretch. The 'feature parity' begins at windows backup:

New interface

Windows 11 is easier on the eyes and easier to use. We took the best elements of Windows 10 and refined them to create a soothing place to work and play.

Wake on approach. Lock on leave.

Windows 11 can automatically wake up when you approach and lock when you leave. 3

Smart App Control

Exclusive to Windows 11 is Smart App Control. It provides a layer of security by only permitting apps with good reputations to be installed. Only available on the latest version of Windows 11. 4

Seamless redocking

If you connect your PC to an external display, Windows 11 can remember where you had those windows when you leave, come back, and reconnect. 6 This feature is new and exclusive to Windows 11.

Live captions

With live captions on Windows 11, speech in incoming audio (such as through a Microsoft Teams call) can be transcribed into captions. 7

Natural Narrator

To read, or to be read to? Natural Narrator can turn text into spoken words. 7

Windows Studio Effects

Background Blur, Eye Contact, Voice Focus, and Automatic Framing. Better video calling awaits. 14

Controller bar

Jump back into the game you last played or into a new game entirely with the Controller bar. 19 Only on Windows 11.

Auto HDR

Auto HDR increases the range of colors both new and old games can produce. Available only on Windows 11, this new calibration app increases control of color. 15

Widgets

Widgets are new for Windows 11. It’s best for staying up to date with all the things you need to keep tabs on: schedules, weather, stocks, sports—even celebrity gossip.

Windows Backup

Feel at home instantly on your new PC. With Windows Backup, 28 29 30 you can set things up to your liking by easily transferring some of your favorite settings, files, and apps from your old PC.

Backup and restore

Backup only

Paint

Paint is a simple and powerful graphics editor that comes with Windows. You can use it to create and edit images, draw shapes, add text, and more. New to Windows 11, Paint now comes with AI-powered tools 31 to help you edit images like a pro and create art like a visionary.

Cocreator, 31 32 33 Background Removal, 31 and Layers

Sync your PC and phone

Make and take calls. Reply to texts. Check and dismiss notifications. Use Phone Link to do it all from your Windows PC without even taking your phone out of your pocket. This feature is available for Android™ and iPhone® devices in Windows 11, and is available for Android in Windows 10. 27

Android and iPhone

Android only

Touchscreen

While Windows 10 worked well with touch inputs 1 , Windows 11 has been designed with them in mind for a true mouse-less or keyboard-less experience.

Search

You can find the Search bar in the Start Menu of Windows 11, and it can find whatever you can’t. That’s files, apps, or anything you want online. On Windows 11 the Search bar is in a new, easy to find, central location.

TPM

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 for features that rely on the TPM for capabilities such as key generation, secure storage, encryption, boot integrity measurements, and attestation. These capabilities help organizations strengthen the protection of their identities and data. TPM 2.0 includes support for newer algorithms, which provides improvements like support for stronger cryptography.

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is optimized for Windows 11. The browser and OS will work together to bring you the browsing speed and security you need.

OneDrive backup

OneDrive backup is available on both Windows 11 and 10, providing your photos, documents, and other files a second life if, for example, your PC is stolen.

Windows Security app

The Windows Security app serves as the security dashboard and is available on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Snap assist

Snap assist makes the most of your screen space by arranging your open windows into perfectly aligned grids. 5 And on Windows 11, it’s now easier to find and use.

Desktop groups

With desktop groups, you can organize your open apps and windows into separate “desktops” to make it easier to switch between work and play modes. It was introduced on Windows 10, but vastly improved for Windows 11.

Contrast themes

High contrast themes are available in both Windows 10 and 11 to help those with low vision see easier.

Voice control

Windows 11 can interpret your voice into commands, like “Open [name of app]” or “Scroll Down.” This feature builds on Windows 10 and is greatly enhanced on 11. 9

Redesigned Microsoft Store

The redesigned Microsoft Store makes finding apps, movies, and TV shows you love easy, and comes ready to do so on both Windows 10 and 11.

Snipping tool

Snipping Tool is available on both Windows 10 and 11 to help users crop screenshots to share to others exactly what you’re seeing.

Journal app

The Journal app on Windows 11 provides the intimacy of handwriting 11 with the convenience of a digital app.

Clipchamp

With dynamic templates 12 and dazzling effects, Clipchamp makes it easy for anyone to edit videos like a pro. It comes built into Windows 11 but is available for Windows 10 via download from the Microsoft Store.

Digital pen

Digital Pen 13 input on Windows 11 builds on the progress made on Windows 10, providing an improved feel and incorporating haptic feedback.

Emojis

Whenever words won't do, Emojis are just a couple clicks away. And only Windows 11 comes with the new emoji clipboard (win + v). 26

DirectStorage

Games with larger worlds that load in less time. It’s possible with DirectStorage 16 and available on both Windows 10 and 11.

DirectX 12 Ultimate

This is what harnesses your hardware to produce stunning graphics for your games and is available on both Windows 10 and 11. 17

3D spatial sound

This technology makes it possible for you to perceive the sources of sound in games. 3 It requires compatible headphones and is available on both Windows 10 and 11.

PC Game Pass

PC Game Pass grants you access to over a hundred games for one low monthly membership fee and is available for both Windows 10 and 11. 18

Xbox game bar

No need to Alt+tab to change songs, check graphics performance, or find friends. Just use the hotkey Win+G in Windows 11 and 10 to bring up the overlay made for better play.

Get Started

The Get Started app is designed to help you get to know Windows 11 better.

Microsoft account

A Microsoft account can be your one passport to all things Microsoft, from Office to Xbox and more.

OneDrive file transfer

When you upgrade your Windows device, you can use OneDrive file transfer to seamlessly roll over your files and settings. 25

Windows on ARM

Devices with thin and light designs and amazing battery life that run the apps you care about. 20

Source: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/compare-windows-11-home-vs-pro-versions

[–] snownyte@kbin.social 23 points 5 months ago (3 children)

Majority of the shit that they're touting as 'new', have already been done in past Windows OSes.

Widgets? Vista did that. Touchscreen? Windows 8 did that. Search? Really, fucking search? All Windows OSes did that. Paint? Are they fucking serious?

[–] sp3tr4l@lemmy.zip 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

3d spatial sound always gets me.

Seems like it literally never ends, claiming to have some kind of new tech that revolutionizes 3d sound for either music or games.

Reality is almost nobody even today releases music in 5.1 or 7.1 format, and 3d spatial sound via software for headphones has existed since like 2002.

The Xbox Game Bar certainly is not new to 11... They just made it more of a system component than a program.

MSFT Accounts aren't new, OneDrive isn't new...

Also, after the gigantic kerfuffle caused by TPM requirement for Win 11, they are now apparentlty dropping it as a requirement?

So fucking glad I don't work for MSFT anymore.

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 4 points 5 months ago

Technically touchscreen support has been around since XP, but who's counting? Definitely not microsoft lmao gottem

[–] Jaysyn@kbin.social 4 points 5 months ago

I can't wait till they recycle Microsoft Bob.

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