well, it’s a great starting point for almost anything. And if you know that you need to use the Start menu, you’re well on your way to achieving Windows 11 enlightenment. And that begins with Book 1, Chapter 1.
Icons Used in This Book
Some of the points in Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies merit your special attention. I set off these points with icons.
Beyond the Book
When I wrote this book, I covered the initial release of Windows 11, dated October 5, 2021. Microsoft promises to keep Windows 11 updated each year. For details about significant updates or changes that occur between editions of this book, go to www.dummies.com, search for Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies, and view this book’s dedicated page.
In addition, the cheat sheet for this book has handy Windows shortcuts and tips on other cool features worth checking out. To get to the cheat sheet, go to www.dummies.com, and then type Windows 11 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet in the Search box.
Where to Go from Here
That’s about it. It’s time for you to crack this book open and have at it. Read the first minibook for an overview of what you get and don’t get in Windows 11. Then check the Table of Contents and decide where you want to go next.
www.digitalcitizen.life. I lead this blog, which will keep you up to date on all the Windows 11 stuff you need to know — tutorials about the latest features and updates, fixes to annoying problems, and much more.
And if you want to contact me for advice about all things Windows, you’ll find me at [email protected]. Sometimes, it’s worth reading the Introduction, isn’t it?
Book 1
Getting Started with Windows 11
Contents at a Glance
1 Chapter 1: Introducing Windows 11 Taking Your First Look at Windows 11 Hardware and Software Must You Run Windows? Understanding Important Terminology Buying a Windows 11 Computer What You Might Not Like about Windows 11
2 Chapter 2: Seeing What’s New in Windows 11 Rolling Back to Windows 10 Microsoft’s Design Philosophy behind Windows 11 Understanding the Types of Windows 11 Apps Seeing What’s New for the Windows Crowd
3 Chapter 3: Windows 11 Versions Windows 11 Editions Which Version of Windows Are You Running?
Chapter 1
Introducing Windows 11
IN THIS CHAPTER
We all started as newbies who did not know much about technology. If you’ve never used an earlier version of Windows, you're in luck because you won’t have to force your fingers to forget so much of what you’ve learned! Windows 11 is a melding of Windows 10 and macOS, tossed into a blender, speed turned up to full, and poured out on your screen.
Although Windows 10 was a major improvement over Windows 8 and 8.1, some people still had problems understanding and using features such as tiles, Cortana, and the Settings app. Windows 11 makes the experience gentler for
