How to Upgrade Your PC to Windows 11 - AARP

6. Snap layouts. Windows 11 also makes it simpler to multitask, even with several windows open at the same time. Instead of letting items get lost under an open window, hover your mouse over the rounded square Maximize icon in the top right corner of any window and select your favorite way to arrange open apps.

7. Teams chat. Microsoft Teams is integrated into Windows 11, so you can instantly connect with others through chat, text, video or voice — regardless of the platform or device they're on.

8. Widgets. Windows 11 is all about personalization, including widgets that glide in from the left of the screen and display customized and artificial intelligence–powered news, photos, sports scores, stock quotes, traffic and weather.

Features missing from Windows 11

While many users and tech experts give a thumbs-up to the new operating system, which was released in October 2021, you might miss a few features.

In the Start menu. Your pinned apps and websites won't migrate during the Windows 10 upgrade, so make notes for later. The layout of the menu can't be resized, and named groups and folders are no longer supported. Live Tiles are no longer available, but you can customize Windows 11 widgets for a similar feel.

In the task bar. You can't move it to the side anymore; it stays pinned to the bottom of the screen. You can't drag and drop a file onto the task bar and quickly open it later. The People icon, a shortcut to your contacts, also is gone.

Timeline no more. The popular, time-saving Timeline tool let you quickly access files and media you previously worked on. If you rely on it to find your files, you might want to hang on to Windows 10 until you learn how to navigate your folders.

Windows Media Player. This popular app is not part of Windows 11 by default, but you can add it. Right-click on the Start icon, then select Settings, followed by Apps on the left side. Next, click Optional features on the right side. In the Add an optional feature option, click View features and type Windows Media Player. Now select Windows Media Player and click Next | Install.

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