Windows 11

Windows 11 is the next version of Windows, designed for hybrid work. Windows 11 was built to help employees and teams focus on what’s important: getting the job done and efficiently communicating and collaborating. It delivers the security and management needed for hybrid work. An evolution of Windows 10, Windows 11 is fresh, but also consistent for employees and IT. It can be deployed alongside Windows 10 devices without interrupting the business.  

Windows 11 is faster and more battery efficient, and it improves the ability to multitask. The exact performance will depend on the specific hardware specifications of the user’s device.  

If your device meets the minimum hardware requirements, it should be fully compatible with Windows 11. The PC Health Check app will tell you if your PC is eligible to upgrade to Windows 11. 

The table below summarizes the minimum hardware requirements for running Windows 11:  

If your personal device meets the minimum hardware eligibility requirements, you can install Windows 11 by following the instructions in https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/10/04/windows-11-a-new-era-for-the-pc-begins-today/ .  

While the Windows 11 upgrade process will migrate all your data and settings, backing up your data to OneDrive for Business is always a good idea.  

In the most complex cybersecurity environment we’ve ever seen, security has never been more important. Windows 11 provides a Zero Trust-ready operating system to protect data and access across devices. Microsoft has worked closely with their OEM and silicon partners to raise security baselines to meet the needs of the evolving threat landscape and the new hybrid work world. Windows 11 is secure by design, with new built-in security requirements that will add protection from the chip to the cloud, while enabling productivity and new experiences. 

The Ease of Access Settings have been rebranded and redesigned into Accessibility to make it easier for everyone to find Windows Accessibility features. There are specific improvements for people with vision, hearing, and mobility disabilities, including new contrast themes and new captions themes. Improved information architecture for Narrator settings in Windows 11 makes it easier for people with low and no vision to work with Windows. There are different sounds for light and dark themes, as well as a new Windows start-up sound. Lastly, accessibility is available in more scenarios and integrated into hosted apps, making plugins or IT help unnecessary.