Windows 11 Home - 5 Keys

Windows 11 Home provides a modern workspace where you can creatively pursue your passions in a new environment. Renewed Start menu, redesigned taskbar, optimized system tray, improved Action Center, new Settings panel, widgets, virtual desktops – all this makes Windows 11 easy and fun to use. Windows 11 Pro has all the tools available in the Home version and additional ones, useful in large companies and used by professionals.

Windows 11 is one of the most significant Windows updates of the last decade. Modern, fresh, transparent, and beautiful. From the lock screen to the Start menu. This is what the new Windows 11 is about. What you need is closer to you, simplified and powered by the cloud to serve you the applications and documents you currently need.

Features:

New ways to connect
With Chat from Microsoft Teams you can reach anyone (for free) however you prefer (call, chat, text, video) right from your desktop.

Connect with anyone
Chat and calling are built into your taskbar and samlessly integrate with Outlook and Calendar - making it easy to connect in just a couple of clicks.

Refocus your workflow
PowerPoint, Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Teams - the apps - you need work seamlessly with new multi-tasking tools like Snap layouts, Desktops, and a new more intuitive redocking experience.

Your content, curated
Your favorite photos. The world news. Today's to-do list and tommorow's weather. Widgets help you find content that matters to you. It's all things you - always a swipe away!

Work and play
The apps you need. The shows you love to watch. Find them fast in the new Microsoft Store.

The browser that puts you first
Work, play, shop, stream, connect - whatever you set out to do, Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 helps you do it with a speed and security.

The latest in PC gaming performance
Play the latest games with graphics that rival reality. Play with players on console. Play with the peripherals that you love. When it comes to playing your way, Windows 11 makes it happen.

Feature-specific requirements for Windows 11：

Some features in Windows 11 have increased requirements beyond those listed above in the minimum requirements section. Below are some additional details regarding requirements for key features:

1. Windows Subsystem for Android Apps available at Amazon Appstore. Additional requirements anticipated and will be communicated as the product is rolled out to select geographies.
2. 5G support: requires 5G capable modem where available.
   Auto HDR: requires an HDR monitor.
3. BitLocker to Go: requires a USB flash drive (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
4. Client Hyper-V: requires a processor with second level address translation (SLAT) capabilities (available in Windows Pro and above editions).
5. Cortana: requires a microphone and speaker and is currently available on Windows 11 for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States.
6. DirectStorage: requires an NVMe SSD to store and run games that use the Standard NVM Express Controller driver and a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support.
7. DirectX 12 Ultimate: it is available with supported games and graphics chips.
8. Presence: requires sensor that can detect human distance from device or intent to interact with device.
9. Intelligent Video Conferencing: requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).
10. Multiple Voice Assistant (MVA): requires a microphone and speaker.
11. Snap: three-column layouts requires a screen that is 1920 effective pixels or greater in width.
12. Mute/Unmute from Taskbar: requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output). App must be compatible with feature to enable global mute/unmute.
13. Spatial Sound: requires supporting hardware and software.
14. Microsoft Teams requires video camera, microphone, and speaker (audio output).
15. Touch: requires a screen or monitor that supports multi-touch.
16. Two-factor Authentication: requires use of PIN, biometric (fingerprint reader or illuminated infrared camera), or a phone with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.
17. Voice Typing: requires a PC with a microphone.
18. Wake on Voice: requires Modern Standby power model and microphone.
19. Wi-Fi 6E: requires new WLAN IHV hardware and driver and a Wi-Fi 6E capable AP/router.
20. Windows Hello: requires a camera configured for near infrared (IR) imaging or fingerprint reader for biometric authentication. Devices without biometric sensors can use Windows Hello with a PIN or portable Microsoft compatible security key.
21. Windows Projection: requires a display adapter which supports Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) 2.0 and a Wi-Fi adapter that supports Wi-Fi Direct.
22. Xbox (app): requires an Xbox Live account, which is not available in all regions. See Xbox Live Countries and Regions for the most up-to-date information on availability. Some features in the Xbox app will require an active Xbox Game Pass subscription (sold separately). Learn more about the pass.

System Requirements:

• Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
• RAM: 4 gigabyte (GB).
• Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device. Note: extra space may be required to enable specific features, and download updates
• System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
• TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
• Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
• Display: High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
• Internet connection: Required for updates.