Windows 11 will have Black Screen of Death

Windows 11 will lose the Blue Screen of Death. In its place, Microsoft is going with the Black Screen of Death. As Engadget pointed out, it will be the first significant tweak to the BSOD interface since adding QR codes in 2016. At least, the acronym still stands. It isn't known why the company opted to change it now. But the company might want a fresh new look for the new operating system.

Internet Explorer won't be available on Windows 11

We already know that Microsoft finally plans to kill off Internet Explorer for consumers in 2022. But it looks like we won't even get a glimpse of it in Windows 11. The company has confirmed with The Verge that Internet Explorer won't be available on Windows 11. Instead, Microsoft Edge will be the default browser for the new operating system. If you use shortcuts like iexplore, you will be redirected to Microsoft Edge instead. 

This marks the first new version of Windows to not get Internet Explorer in over 20 years. IE will only be available moving forward on the Long-Term Servicing Channel of Windows 10 after its removal on June 15, 2022, from the consumer version of the OS.

Microsoft Windows 11 brings Android apps, new interface, Snap Layouts, and more

Microsoft has just previewed the next iteration of Windows, which is aptly called Windows 11. The company worked to simplify the user interface, improve performance and multitasking, and bring Android apps natively for the first time.

You'll be greeted first by one of the most significant changes, the Start menu and updated Star button are now at the center of the taskbar, which might remind you of macOS but also the now-cancelled Windows 10X. There are no longer Live Tiles. Instead, you get a launcher similar to Chrome OS or Android. You see apps, recent documents, and a search option. There are more rounded corners here, too, which we've seen on operating systems like Android and iOS. There's also more straightforward access to Microsoft 365 productivity apps, which will make it easier to continue working on files you've accessed on other devices.

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