Chapter 1

What Is Windows 11?

IN THIS CHAPTER

Bullet Getting to know Windows 11

Bullet Discovering the new features in Windows 11

Bullet Figuring out what’s missing from Windows 11

Bullet Keeping up with updates to Windows 11 and its apps

Bullet Understanding why Windows 11 often changes

Bullet Deciding whether your PC is powerful enough to run Windows 11

Bullet Knowing which version of Windows 11 you need

Chances are good that you’ve heard about Windows: the boxes and windows that greet you whenever you turn on your computer. In fact, millions of people worldwide are puzzling over Windows as you read this book. Most new computers and laptops sold today come with Windows preinstalled, ready to toss colorful boxes onto the screen.

This chapter helps you understand why Windows lives inside your computer, and I introduce Microsoft’s ...

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