Microsoft thanks Insiders for helping shape Windows 11

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft shared a video thanking Windows Insiders for helping shape Windows 11.
  • The Windows Insider program launched almost seven years ago before the launch of Windows 10.
  • The video discusses how the feedback from Insiders helped create Microsoft's new operating system.

"It's been a journey building Windows 11," says the video's description. "Thank you Windows Insiders for your energy and enthusiasm that helped create a new Windows experience that brings you closer to what you love, empowering productivity and inspiring creativity."

An art director, brand manager, design lead, developer, designer, and user researchers from Microsoft discuss how Windows 11 was shaped by the feedback of Windows Insiders.

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Windows 11 includes several new features, including an improved Snap Assist feature, a new touch keyboard, and a new Microsoft Store. It also has a new Start menu and Taskbar, though those have proven controversial.

We have a piece that breaks down everything new in Windows 11, as well as a video walkthrough of the operating system.

If you don't like the look of Microsoft's new OS, make sure to check out our guide on the best apps to customize Windows 11.

Sean Endicott
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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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