The IT Nerd

Earlier today I posted a story about Windows 10 getting an end of life date. Now we know why. Screenshots of what is purported to be Windows 11 have appeared online today. Originally published at Chinese site Baidu, the screenshots show off the new Windows 11 user interface and Start menu. The UI changes look very similar to what was originally found in Windows 10X before Microsoft canceled that project in favor of Windows 11.

App icons are now centered on the taskbar, with a new Start button and menu. The Start menu is a simplified version of what currently exists in Windows 10, without Live Tiles. It includes pinned apps and the ability to quickly shut down or restart Windows 11 devices. The operating system is identified as Windows 11 Pro in screenshots, and we can confirm they are genuine. Microsoft has been dropping hints that it’s ready to launch Windows 11. The software giant is holding a special Windows event to reveal its next OS on June 24th. The event starts at 11AM ET, and the event invite includes a window that creates a shadow with an outline that looks like the number 11.

If that’s not enough, an ISO of Windows 11 has also leaked. Though if you get your hands on this ISO, you’re trying it at your own risk. But it appears that now we know what Microsoft has planned for its Windows OS.

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