Anyone who has followed Microsoft’s version numbers for a while is aware of the manufacturer’s inconsistency: Windows 95 came after Windows 3.11 at the time. Later, the Redmond corporation shifted to adding short names, such as ME and XP. Then, unexpectedly, version 7 came next, and Microsoft omitted Windows 9 entirely. Even for more significant updates, the naming strategy evolved from letter additions such as Windows 95a, b, and c first to service packs, then in the case of Windows 8.1 to point versioning, first to code names in Windows 10, and finally to the still-in-use combination of year abbreviation and half-year indication, for example with the current 21H2. As a result, the first significant upgrade should come out in the fall of 2022 after the introduction of Windows 11, which occurred in the fall of 2021. But it’s been clear since March that 22H2 might reach its first customers as early as summer 2022. Insiders are targeting September 20, 2022, in particular. Which Upgrades are available?
Changes to the Start Menu
With the next upgrade, Microsoft is updating the Start menu, a literal and figuratively essential part of Windows 11. The list there may be later changed by right-clicking on Recommended or More. Additionally, you may display more items under “Recommended” or in the “Pinned” section at the expense of the other area.
An easy-to-navigate File Manager
Microsoft is also delving further into the operating system’s file manager; the question of whether tabbed navigation, which is familiar to browsers, will ultimately make it into Explorer after much back and forth, is still up in the air. Using the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Shift+C, the path of a file may be swiftly copied to the clipboard. In the future, you will also be able to monitor the status of synchronization with OneDrive and the amount of cloud storage still available.
A new Task Manager
The new version adds a dark mode and several other changes to the Windows 11 appearance. Another new feature is the resource display in the window’s top portion, which shows the CPU, RAM, network, hard drive, and video card use as it is now. The menu layout is also changing; the new Task Manager features a sidebar that resembles the Windows 11 settings in place of the previous version’s tabs. Instead of showing all highlights in mustard hues, the window for the new feature also adopts the Windows accent colour scheme.
Better Connectivity with Bluetooth
You may rapidly activate aeroplane mode, modify Wi-Fi, adjust the volume, or switch between power-saving modes without accessing the Windows settings by using the new fast settings in Windows 11, which are located next to the Windows clock. Microsoft has added Bluetooth settings to the Quick Settings in Windows 11 22H2. In the future, you will manage your Bluetooth devices here and connect or detach the Bluetooth headphones from the computer more rapidly rather than just turning Bluetooth on or off as you did previously.
improved snap layouts
Windows 11’s Snap Layouts feature makes it easy to disperse several application windows around the screen instantly. Open windows and click together, much like Windows 10’s split-screen features. This is compatible with more than two windows in Windows 11. Snap groups may be used to store favourite configurations. Another new feature is transparency effects when resizing program windows automatically utilizing Snap layouts. In these situations, the desktop backdrop shines through the windows while resizing, revealing the matching program icon in place of the window’s content. Snap groups are now accessible while using ALT+TAB to move between tasks.
better touch functionality
The taskbar on convertible devices now has two modes you can switch between: either the bar shrinks and only shows the bare minimum to prevent accidental taps while holding the device, or it shows the icons particularly large – for easier tactile control. 22H2 also offers several improvements for tablet users. To the point: Additionally, useful new touch gestures are introduced to these gadgets to enhance their functionality. You may swiftly access the Start menu, the “All Apps” area, or the quick settings.
