The arrival of Windows 11 in October 2021 caused great expectations among users of the OS, because the new features announced were highly anticipated by fans. A simpler start menu, revamped and simplified interface, new file explorer, better window management, improved touch mode and compatibility with Android apps are some of the most important features of the new version.
Now, Microsoft has released an announcement on their official blog stating that they are planning to make this version necessarily require an internet connection and a Microsoft account during the initial setup phase.
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Windows 11 desktop. Photo: Microsoft
The tech giant has been working on this format since Windows 11 Home and would now apply it to Windows 11 Pro due to its new goals.
It should be noted that Windows 10 will still be supported until 2025, but some users are already upgrading.
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What’s new in the latest Windows 11 update
- Adds the clock and date to the taskbars of other monitors that are connected to the computer.
- Adds weather content to the left side of the taskbar if the taskbar is center-aligned.
- Opens the Microsoft Office files found in the recommendations section of the start menu in the browser if the device does not have an active license for the service.
- Introduces support for Windows Hello for Business Cloud Trust, a new deployment model for hybrid versions of Windows Hello for Business.
- Provides the ability to share cookies between Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode and Microsoft Edge.
- Adds support for hot adding and removing non-volatile memory (NVMe) namespaces.