Although Windows 11 (*11*) runs vers sa prochaine mise à jour complète des fonctionnalités (version 22H2, nom de code Sun Valley 2), les utilisateurs que (*11*) sont inscrits au program Windows Insider ont un avant-goût of ce that the nouvelle version to offer. 22H2 is the first major update to Windows 11 since its release in late 2021.
Overall, this is a pretty lean update, with some behind-the-scenes improvements and small new features rather than a complete overhaul. We're bringing back drag and drop to the taskbar, Windows Spotlight, and a new "Stickers" feature that lets you put awesome stamps on your desktop.
Potentially the most exciting part of the update is a revamped Windows Task Manager, adopting Microsoft's Fluent design system (opens in a new tab) for improved user operation and a more consistent look with the rest of Windows 11. It certainly looks more modern, with the old top tabs moved to a left column like the Settings menu and File Explorer, and common tasks moved to a bar in viola.
These changes would make the tool more touchscreen-friendly as Windows 11 continues to expand its reach on tablets and 2-in-1 laptops. The new task manager also uses Microsoft's new "virtual design hardware," called Mica, which aligns the color scheme of the window. to match your desktop background. There's also new dark mode support, which is awesome.
The biggest change is undoubtedly the addition of a new "efficiency mode" for individual processes, allowing you to limit the use of system resources by specific programs that might be eating up your CPU or memory. It's potentially very useful for battery efficiency, as it helps deprioritize resource-intensive tasks so your CPU can prioritize the processes it wants.
Analysis: Do I have to register for the WIP?
Well, you could look at that. It's surely no coincidence that the acronym Windows Insider Program (*11*) is commonly used to mean "work in progress," because that's exactly what (*11*) is about. Granted, I'm using the "development build" of Windows 11, which is significantly less stable than the other builds available to Insiders, but is a decidedly unfinished iteration of the operating system.
Ultimately, the tradeoff in system stability isn't worth accessing minor new additions; at least not for the average user. The new efficiency mode will be a boon for system efficiency min-maxers, but enabling Eco mode in Windows 11 battery settings will be more than enough for most.
To be fair, the Windows Insider Program isn't for everyone. If you're a tech enthusiast or working on software development for Windows systems, this is a great place to start. But after loading it myself to see the new task manager, I can safely say I'm going back to my nice stable 21H2 build, thanks.
Via Windows Latest