Announced in June of 2021 and rolled out later last October, Windows 11 has a slew of updates and security upgrades. Is your organization considering rolling out the updated operating system (OS) company-wide? Are you curious about what’s changed in Windows 11, and wondering if there are any known bugs? If so, we’re providing a quick overview of the new system, including what you need to know about any relevant updates and new security features.
What’s changed in Windows 11: are there any known bugs?
One exciting feature about the new OS includes optimizing your screen productivity. Now, you can organize open apps with pre-configured snap layouts that intelligently adapt to your screen size.
New updates to Microsoft Teams allow for a more streamlined process of sharing files and muting/unmuting right from your taskbar. Teams in Windows 11 will also include noise-canceling technology with the background blur that might be familiar to some of you.
According to Microsoft, Windows 11 security features “sets a far stronger baseline through several adjustments.” The new OS will raise the TPM and CPU requirements and have default security features that are activated without any action required from the user.
Are there any known bugs or issues?
Like most updated operating systems, you can expect a few bugs in the first rollout. Thus far, Microsoft has identified a few quirks that some users have noticed. These include:
- Some files are not trashed when “Remove everything” is selected in OneDrive.
- Outlook search may not identify recent emails when stored locally in PST or OST files
- Some compatibility issues with Intel Smart Sound Technology drivers as well as Oracle VirtualBox and Windows 11
You can read more about the known bugs for Windows 11 here.
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Kristen Burgess is the Marketing Specialist at Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. She has five years’ experience in curating content for digital platforms, social media contributions, and supporting marketing campaigns and strategies. Before joining the APC wolfpack, she worked in digital marketing for software as a service, giving her keen insight into the types of professionals APC hires today. In addition, she likes to stay up-to-date on the most relevant trends within the technology industry through thought-provoking podcasts and newsletters while paying attention to industry leaders’ trends. In her spare time, she serves on the Management Team and helps craft communications for the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties.
