What’s New in Windows 11
Smarter, AI-Driven Experience
Copilot Vision now lets Windows scan and understand your screen, enabling conversational assistance for tasks like photo editing, summarization, and more—no extra app needed. Reddit+4Microsoft+4Windows Blog+4The Verge+1
On Copilot+ PCs, a new AI assistant inside the Settings app enables natural language troubleshooting and system control. Tom's Hardware+6The Verge+6Windows Central+6
Accessibility & Intelligent Support
The Click to Do feature empowers multitasking: select screen content and trigger AI-powered actions—such as summarizing text or editing images—right from your desktop or touchscreen. Wikipedia+10The Verge+10Tom's Hardware+10
An AI agent in Settings helps you change configurations using plain language—no more hunting through menus.Windows Central+2The Verge+2
AI-powered image descriptions are now available in Windows Narrator and Click to Do, improving accessibility on more devices. Windows Central+1
Recovery & Customization Enhancements
Quick Machine Recovery guides you through boot failure recovery by diagnosing issues remotely and applying fixes. Wikipedia+15Windows Central+15Neowin+15
The traditional Blue Screen of Death gets a facelift—replaced by a less alarming Black Screen of Death, improving user experience during crashes. Windows Central+6Windows Central+6Laptop Mag+6
Improved Navigation & Productivity Features
You can now view multiple posts per row, complete with thumbnails and excerpts, through revamped blog layout options. Oops—that was for blogs on Squarespace. ;) Back to Windows…
[— Actually, for Windows 11:]
Small taskbar buttons are finally available for more compact icon layouts. Microsoft Learn+15Neowin+15Microsoft+15
The Settings app expands faster, with new spec cards (showcasing device details like RAM, CPU, and storage) and FAQ sections to help less tech-savvy users. Neowin
If you game with a controller, you're now in luck: the Gamepad keyboard makes typing easier using your gamepad. Neowin
Modernization of Classic Windows Tools
Notepad receives formatting options—think bold, italics, lists, and links—bringing it to 2025 standards. Laptop Mag
Legacy fixes, like removing background backplates from desktop icons and reducing nagging prompts (like OneDrive overlays), improve the user experience. Neowin
Why It Matters
From advanced AI features to thoughtful refinements in everyday tools, this Windows 11 update elevates both power-user and beginner experiences. Whether you're troubleshooting with voice, recovering from system errors, gaming with ease, or just jotting down notes in Notepad, Microsoft is making your interaction with your PC more intuitive and intelligent.