Windows 11

[Renzatic]

The whiners have come out of hibernation though. Online society is collapsing all of a sudden...

IT'S NOT A TOTALLY DIFFERENT PARADIGM SHIFT THAT PUSHES THE ENVELOPE OF INNOVATION TO NEW HEIGHTS! THIS IS THE END OF ALL THINGS!

Me, personally? I got about what I expected. I thought they were going to port the 10x UI to 10, and that's pretty much what happened. It's still a leaked beta, so I doubt we're seeing all there is to see here. There's likely to be a few extra features, and a ton of polish to look forward to.

...though there better be a new File Explorer, cuz I want my GODDAMN TABS!

 

[User 189]

...though there better be a new File Explorer, cuz I want my GODDAMN TABS!

Use the "Files" app in the Microsoft Store.

 

[Renzatic]

Use the "Files" app in the Microsoft Store.

I have that. It's good, but it doesn't give you the full functionality of explorer. Mainly, I can't drag and drop files from it to certain apps.

 

[User 189]

I have that. It's good, but it doesn't give you the full functionality of explorer. Mainly, I can't drag and drop files from it to certain apps.

There's a channel for the app in Discord where you can get in direct contact with the developers.

Join the UWP Community Discord Server!

Help shape the future of your favorite apps! Home to enthusiasts, creators and engineers from around the world 🌍 | 5999 members

discord.gg

 

[Renzatic]

There's a channel for the app in Discord where you can get in direct contact with the developers.

I might do that. The only things I miss from Explorer when using it is the hit or miss drag 'n drop, and the option to group by type (different from sort by type in that it gives each file extension it's own little partition in the window). If they could fix and add that, plus a few general speedups and bug improvements, it'd be a perfect replacement for Explorer.

 

[tranceking26]

Only just caught up with the 11 leaks, small demo here:

First Look at Windows 11 Leaks Online

Windows 11 leaks online ahead of an official reveal from Microsoft, showing off a new start button and menu, rounded corners, and more.

gamerant.com

 

[Renzatic]

Only just caught up with the 11 leaks, small demo here

My first link talking about the leak has a much longer video showing off the bits and bobs, specifically dark mode.

Though I'm thinking that the video I posted of 10x is going to be a lot closer to what we'll see on the 24th.

 

[User.168]

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[Renzatic]

Now, this is interesting...

 

[User 189]

Now, this is interesting...

A lot of performance optimizations under the hood?

 

[User 189]

Here is a recap of everything that was announced at the event.

Microsoft's Windows 11 announcement: All the free upgrades coming this fall

Microsoft's next major software update, Windows 11, is designed to work with as many apps as possible. It'll also include Xbox technology and Android apps.

www.cnet.com

 

[Renzatic]

It's pretty slick so far, though it's hard to deny that it's very Mac-like.

...still no new File Explorer yet though.

 

[Renzatic]

And we'll be able to join in the beta sometime next week.

Preparing for Insider Preview Builds of Windows 11

UPDATE 6/28 at 12:30pm PDT: See this blog post on an update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements. Today, we unveiled Windows 11 to the world, and we know Windows Insiders are super excited to get th

blogs.windows.com

 

[User 189]

...still no new File Explorer yet though.

Maybe it is there, but it just wasn't shown at the event?

 

[Renzatic]

Maybe it is there, but it just wasn't shown at the event?

We'll know in a few days.

 

[User 189]

We'll know in a few days.

Android apps will be supported though!

Windows 11 Will Run Android Apps From Amazon Appstore

Microsoft today held an event where it unveiled Windows 11, the next generation of Windows with a new design, new versatility capabilities, gaming...

www.macrumors.com

 

[Renzatic]

Android apps will be supported though!

Windows 11 Will Run Android Apps From Amazon Appstore

Microsoft today held an event where it unveiled Windows 11, the next generation of Windows with a new design, new versatility capabilities, gaming...

www.macrumors.com

...but I have an iPhone!

Given MS' past reputation, I can't help but wonder if they're trying to glom onto Android in an attempt to absorb it.

 

[Renzatic]

Woohoo! There is a new file explorer out there. It's not vastly different than what we have now, but it does look cleaner, fitting in better with the rest of Win11.

...still ain't see no tabs on it though.

Microsoft reveals brief look at Windows 11's new modern File Explorer UI

File Explorer has replaced its aging Ribbon UI with a new Fluent Design one.

www.windowscentral.com

 

[User 189]

...still ain't see no tabs on it though.

Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with just snapping windows side-by-side?

Also, the new Microsoft Store has finally opened itself up to traditional desktop applications. Unpackaged win32 programs are now allowed to be submitted to the Microsoft Store (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc). They can even use their own CDNs now!

 

[Renzatic]

Just out of curiosity, what's wrong with just snapping windows side-by-side?

I rarely ever use it, and I've long since become used to having tabs for everything.

It's not exactly a huge deal, I can get around not having it, but it's still a nice thing to have.