In the hybrid office conference, Microsoft officially announced the new features and improvements of Windows 11, including enhanced phishing protection supported by Microsoft Defender Smart Screen, and tabs in File Explorer.
In addition to security improvements, Microsoft has also made new designs for the sidebar and full-screen widgets of file explorer.
In Windows 11, there’s a new feature called Widgets, which has a dedicated button on the taskbar that opens the sidebar on the left side of the display and displays Microsoft news, weather, traffic, sports scores, and more.
In the current version, Windows 11 widgets can only be opened on the left side, covering only half of the screen. In later designs, the widget will support full-screen display, which is convenient for touchscreen users. In addition, Microsoft has also confirmed that it will open up third-party widgets, and more widgets may be added in the coming months.
In addition, users can switch between work and personal accounts in the widget. If you use a personal account, users will see information from OneDrive, Xbox, and more. If you use a work or school account, you’ll get updates related to your organization.
In addition to widgets, File Explorer for Windows 11 will get a series of enhancements, one of the major changes is the support for tabs. In addition, Microsoft confirmed that it is developing a new sidebar for File Explorer that will be based on winUI design principles.
File Explorer will also improve Dark Mode to better match the overall look and feel of Windows 11.