Microsoft has optimized the interface of the Explorer for both mouse and touch users. For instance, Explorer now sports new icons, rounded corners, and dark mode improvements. Windows 11 still comes with the same File Explorer, but it's getting some much-needed improvements. Some Windows features are now maintained outside the usual Windows updates using experience packs. You can also use it to customize the Action Center, desktop wallpaper, system accent, and enable transparency effect for the taskbar, and more. The same modern Settings app is offered, which can be used to customize Start Menu with additional shortcuts. It's likely that taskbar customization options will be offered via Windows Settings to switch between different sizes of Windows taskbar.

The small size is aimed at desktops with mouse support and medium or large size appears to be very touch-friendly.Īt the moment, users need to modify their Registry to change the size of the taskbar.

You can always restore the left-aligned taskbar and switch between three different sizes – small, medium and large. You can still right-click on any icon to access the app’s settings and pin it to the taskbar Left-aligned Start Menu However, users won’t be able to group apps to create a folder, a feature that is currently offered on Windows 10's live tile interface. Like Windows 10, Windows 11's Start Menu will show apps and websites only. Centered Start Menuīy default, the Start Menu will include pinned apps and services like Calculator, Microsoft Edge, and Settings. It comes with a new interface that uses static icons for Microsoft Store apps, Microsoft Edge-powered Progressive Web Apps and other programs, similar to Windows 10X and Chrome. Start Menu doesn't come with traditional live tiles. Windows 11 comes with centered Start Menu and taskbar, similar to Windows 10X. Unlike Windows 10 feature updates, Windows 11 comes with several new features and improvements. Windows 11 is now available for Windows Insiders and it is coming to consumers coming later this year.

Windows 11 coming out