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A new security feature, Smart App Control, prevents the installation of malicious apps. The 22H2 version also brings fresh apps, like the ClipChamp video editor and the Sound Recorder. It includes new tabs for File Explorer and updates to the Taskbar, Start Menu, and accessibility features, as well as new touch-screen gestures. In September 2022, Windows 11 got its first major feature update with the 2022 Update, aka version 22H2, which is still rolling out to eligible PCs. Coming after six years of ho-hum upgrades, this major overhaul to the look and feel of the world’s most popular desktop operating system gives Windows fans something to get excited about, and earns our Editors' Choice award, alongside Apple's polished macOS Ventura. Many of the updates amount to surface tweaks rather than deep codebase changes, and it still runs all your familiar applications. Despite this fresh design, using Windows 11 doesn't feel drastically different from using Windows 10. With Windows 11, Microsoft boldly changes up its market-leading desktop operating system, giving it a new look featuring a centered Taskbar, rounded window corners, and new translucent textures. Useful tools are gone: Timeline, some tablet gestures, and Action Center.Some interface changes like the new Start menu and Taskbar take getting used to.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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