Windows 11 KB5023778 is out with new features (hands on)

Introductions: 

Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 11, the KB5023778, which brings several new features and improvements to the operating system. In this article, we will take a hands-on look at these new features and explore how they can enhance the user experience.

New Features:

Improved Start Menu

The Start Menu in Windows 11 has received a significant overhaul, and the KB5023778 update further enhances its functionality. Users can now access all their recent files and apps from the Start Menu, making it much easier to quickly find and launch what they need. Additionally, the Start Menu now includes a search bar that provides faster and more accurate results.

Enhanced Snap Layouts

Snap Layouts is a popular feature in Windows 11 that allows users to quickly arrange their open windows in predefined layouts. With the KB5023778 update, Microsoft has added new Snap Layouts options, making it even easier to arrange your windows in the way that works best for you. Users can now snap up to six windows at once, and the feature supports both portrait and landscape orientations.

Improved Virtual Desktops

Virtual Desktops is another feature that has received significant attention in Windows 11. With the KB5023778 update, Microsoft has added new options for managing virtual desktops. Users can now easily move windows between virtual desktops, and there are new keyboard shortcuts for quickly switching between them.

New Microsoft Store

The Microsoft Store has been completely redesigned for Windows 11, and the KB5023778 update brings further improvements. The new Store features a modern and intuitive interface, making it easier to find and install apps. Additionally, the Store now supports Android apps, which can be installed and run on Windows 11 using the Amazon Appstore.

Enhanced Touch Gestures

Windows 11 is designed to work seamlessly with touch-enabled devices, and the KB5023778 update adds new touch gestures that make it even easier to interact with the operating system. Users can now swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Task View, swipe down from the top to close apps, and swipe left or right to switch between virtual desktops.

Hands-On Experience:

I installed the KB5023778 update on my Windows 11 machine and took a hands-on look at the new features.

Firstly, the Start Menu is much more useful now. It’s easy to access recent files and apps from the menu, and the search bar is much faster than before. I found myself using the Start Menu more frequently than I did before the update.

Next, I tried out the new Snap Layouts options. The ability to snap up to six windows at once is incredibly useful, and I found it easy to arrange my windows exactly how I wanted them. The new keyboard shortcuts also made it easy to switch between layouts.

The improved virtual desktops were also a welcome addition. Moving windows between desktops was easy, and the new keyboard shortcuts made it simple to switch between them. Overall, virtual desktops feel much more polished and user-friendly in Windows 11.

I also tried out the new Microsoft Store, and I was impressed with the redesign. The interface is much cleaner and more modern than before, and it’s easy to find the apps I need. I installed a few Android apps from the Amazon Appstore, and they ran smoothly on my Windows 11 machine.

Finally, I tried out the new touch gestures. As someone who frequently uses a touch-enabled device, I appreciated the new gestures. They are intuitive and easy to remember, and they make it even easier to interact with the operating system.