Microsoft officially announced the new Windows 11 OS released
Windows 11 is one version of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft,applied for Computers,Panels and other devices.It was announced on June 24,2021 and will be published on October 5,2021.
Hardware Requirements:
To install or upgrade to Windows 11, devices must meet the following minimum hardware requirements:
1. Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).
2. RAM: 4 gigabytes (GB) or greater.
3. Storage: 64 GB* or greater
4. Systerm firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
5. TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
6. Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later, with a WDDM 2.0 driver.
7. Display: High definition (720p) display, 9" or greater monitor, 8 bits per color channel.
TPM2.0 specification
Why the new Windows 11 requires a TPM2.0 chip,cause the chips either are integrated into the PC’s motherboard or added to the CPU.Firstly TPM2.0’s security advantage has over TPM1.2,including support more modern cryptographic algorithms.Secondly,TPM2.0 chip has been updated to more applications,not only for PC.TPM1.2 chip was mainly designed for PC,while TPM2.0 chip has been extended to Internet,Server,Cloud system,Mobile devices and Embedded products,etc.Furthermore TPM2.0 works more efficient at signs and verifies digital signatures.
Key highlights of Windows 11
1. The new design and sounds are modern, fresh, clean and beautiful, bringing you a sense of calm and ease.
2. With Start, we’ve put you and your content at the center. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what device you were viewing them on.
3. Snap Layouts, Snap Groups and Desktops provide an even more powerful way to multitask and optimize your screen real estate.
4. Chat from Microsoft Teams integrated into the taskbar provides a faster way to connect to the people you care about.
5. Widgets, a new personalized feed powered by AI, provides a faster way to access the information you care about, and with Microsoft Edge’s world class performance, speed and productivity features you can get more done on the web.
6. Windows 11 delivers the best Windows ever for gaming and unlocks the full potential of your system’s hardware with technology like DirectX12 Ultimate, DirectStorage and Auto HDR. With Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ultimate you get access to over 100 high-quality PC games to play on Windows 11 for one low monthly price. (Xbox Game Pass sold separately.)
7. Windows 11 comes with a new Microsoft Store rebuilt with an all-new design making it easier to search and discover your favorite apps, games, shows, and movies in one trusted location. We look forward to continuing our journey to bring Android apps to Windows 11 and the Microsoft Store through our collaboration with Amazon and Intel; this will start with a preview for Windows Insiders over the coming months.
8. Windows 11 unlocks new opportunities for developers and creators. We are opening the Store to allow more developers and independent software vendors (ISVs) to bring their apps to the Store, improving native and web app development with new developer tools, and making it easier for you to refresh the look and feel across all our app designs and experiences.
9. Windows 11 is optimized for speed, efficiency and improved experiences with touch, digital pen and voice input.
10. Windows 11 is the operating system for hybrid work, delivering new experiences that work how you work, are secure by design, and easy and familiar for IT to deploy and manage.