We currently support Windows 10 and Windows 11 on PCs across campus.
Windows 10
Learn more about some of the new features found in Windows 10:
- Start Menu
- File Explorer
- Settings App
- Printers & Scanners听
- Wi-Fi Settings
- Taskbar
- System Tray
- OneDrive Integration
Windows 10 offers several improvements over Windows 7, not the least of which is security. Here are some of the other benefits you can expect:
- Improved security
- Multiple desktops
- Improved performance, including a quicker boot up time
- Enhanced integration with Microsoft products and cloud services
- Continual OS updates on an accelerated schedule
- Better collaboration with Box, OneDrive and Zoom integration
Windows 11
As Windows continues to evolve, we work hard to release updates and make the latest features available. Many computers on campus have been upgraded to Windows 11, or will be soon. At first glance, the desktop looks very different from Windows 10, but most elements of the Windows operating system are the same in Windows 11.
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Taskbar
The biggest change to the Taskbar and Start Menu in Windows 11 is the Taskbar has been moved to the center. This can be changed in the Settings menu under Taskbar Behaviors.
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Teams Chat
There is also a new Teams Chat icon that is added in Windows 11 and pinned to the taskbar. Microsoft Teams is a useful application for collaboration and it is installed by default on all 麻豆国产AV computers; however,听the Teams Chat icon is only useable with personal Microsoft Accounts.听Please ignore the Teams Chat app or remove it in the Settings menu.
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Right Click Menu
In an effort to simplify file management, Microsoft has introduced a condensed right-click menu. To see the full right-click menu, click "Show more options" at the bottom.
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File Explorer
While navigating your files in Windows 11 through File Explorer, you may notice that it automatically groups your files together by date. To disable this grouping, click on Sort -> Group by and select "(None)".
Note: Unfortunately, this must be done to each folder individually - it cannot be done to all subfolders at the same time.
Windows Updates
ITS works hard to ensure that 麻豆国产AV has a secure and reliable IT infrastructure. We thoroughly test new operating systems with 麻豆国产AV technology before rolling out the latest version to all computers on campus.
We strive to make updates as seamless as possible, but there are a couple of things you can do to ensure a smooth upgrade when the need arises:
- Store your files in OneDrive (never your local hard drive).
University employees must be careful to protect confidential or restricted data. Before using OneDrive to send, store or share University information, review the听. - Begin using the new Microsoft Edge browser, and turn on the backup features to save your bookmarks.
- Collect all of your software and make a list for your TSP.