Windows 11 22H2: Small but welcome changes

 

While Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update, 21H1, was a pretty small one, the upcoming 22H2 looks to be a bit more substantial. Here's a rundown of the new features and changes you can expect in the next version of Windows.

The new Start Menu

The new Start Menu in Windows H is a welcome addition. It's more compact than the previous version, making it easier to find the apps and programs you need. It also has a new search bar, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.

Overall, the new Start Menu is a great improvement. It's more user-friendly and efficient, and it makes finding what you need much simpler.

Taskbar and Action Center improvements

There are a few small but welcome changes to the taskbar and Action Center in Windows H. One change is that the Action Center icon on the taskbar is now always visible, even when there are no notifications. This makes it easier to access the Action Center when you need it.

Another change is that the taskbar now supports transparency. This means you can see through it to whatever is behind it on your desktop. This can be a nice effect, especially if you have a busy desktop background.

Finally, the taskbar now has an improved search feature. When you start typing in the search box, you'll see results from your installed apps as well as from the web. This makes it easier to find what you're looking for, whether it's on your PC or on the internet.

Overall, these small changes to the taskbar and Action Center make Windows H more user-friendly and efficient.

Notifications

Windows 10's notification system has undergone a few small but welcome changes in the latest update. First, notifications will now appear in a dedicated Action Center panel, rather than popping up in the middle of the screen. This makes it easier to keep track of your notifications and dismiss them when you're finished.

Second, Windows 10 will now group similar notifications together. So, if you receive multiple notifications from the same app, they'll be grouped together in the Action Center panel. This makes it easier to see what's going on and quickly dismiss multiple notifications at once.

Finally, Windows 10 will now let you snooze individual notifications. This is handy if you want to temporarily disable a notification but don't want to forget about it entirely. You can choose to snooze a notification for one hour, or until you restart your PC.

These small changes should make Windows 10's notification system more user-friendly and helpful.

File Explorer

1. The first change is in File Explorer. In the past, opening File Explorer would take you to the This PC view, which showed all of your drives and their contents. Now, File Explorer opens to a Quick Access view by default. Quick Access shows you recently accessed files and frequently accessed folders. You can still access the This PC view by clicking on the "This PC" option in the left sidebar.

2. The second change is the addition of a new icon in the File Explorer toolbar. The new icon, which looks like a folder with a star on it, takes you to your "Favorites" folder. This folder contains shortcuts to files and folders that you access often.

3. The third change is that the Recycle Bin icon has been moved from the desktop to the File Explorer toolbar.

4. Finally, there are some changes to the way that file paths are displayed in File Explorer. In the past, file paths were displayed as a series of backslashes (\). Now, they are displayed as a series of forward slashes (/).

Overall, these changes are small but welcome additions to File Explorer. They make it easier to access frequently used files and folders

The new Microsoft Edge

The new Microsoft Edge is a welcome addition to Windows 10. It's a significant improvement over the previous version of Edge and offers a much better user experience. The new Edge is based on Chromium, which means it's compatible with a wide range of web standards and technologies. It's also faster and more stable than the old Edge. Overall, the new Edge is a great addition to Windows 10 and is worth upgrading to.

Conclusion

Windows 11 22H2 is a small but welcome update to the Windows operating system. While there are no major changes, the new features and improvements make it worth installing for most users. If you're looking for a more stable and efficient Windows experience, then this update is definitely worth checking out.