Windows 11 will obviously come with a number of changes in terms of features when compared with Windows 10, as well as in a technical support document, Microsoft provides us with a closer look at these alterations in its new operating-system.

First of all, worth knowing is the fact that Internet Explorer, the ancient browser that's already projected to be retired, will be completely disabled in Windows 11, with Microsoft Edge to become offered because the default option. The built-in IE mode also allows it to replace Ie on all devices.

Then, Microsoft says Cortana won't be pinned towards the taskbar or included in the first-boot experience, what sort of is sensible, especially because the company was already working on making digital assistant a second-class citizen of its operating system.

Start menu changes

The Start menu can also be dealing with a major transformation. Not only that it borrows the look from Windows 10X, so it's now centered, however the Start menu also gives up on live tiles, with Microsoft saying users can now stick to widgets in Windows 11. Named groups and folders of apps are no longer supported, and also the layout of the Start menu isn't resizable (although the company doesn't exclude adding this kind of option later on). And last but not least, pinned apps and sites wouldn't be migrated if you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Microsoft has also removed quick status in the lockscreen, and the Snipping Tool will stay in the operating system but with the brand new Snip & Sketch UI.

The tablet mode continues to be completely removed in Windows 11, and Microsoft explains the taskbar no longer features a People icon. Apps can't customize areas of the taskbar.

The Timeline continues to be completely removed in Windows 11, and thus is the Wallet, as Microsoft is trying to stick just with features which make sense in the long term.