


With over a quarter billion active monthly users, Microsoft's team-messaging app, Teams, experienced significant growth during the pandemic.

is still a major defining factor between Apple and MS, as Apple doesn't use it in MacBooks (yet)," he said. "We're seeing this tech commonly adopted across most new PCs, including all-in-one desktops. "If you grow a beard or you wear glasses, the operating system is more likely now to recognize you without the need to 'improve' it manually," said Rubino. Windows 11 is more adept at handling AI systems that allow HDP technology to learn and adapt to changes in a user's appearance.
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HDP can lock and unlock a PC based on the physical presence of an approved user. Windows Hello is also integrated with human presence detection systems that ship with most new laptops. The tech isn't new but, according to the company, it's been greatly improved by deep integration with Windows 11. When linked to Microsoft's two-factor authentication app, Hello generates a security key that allows users to sign into apps and services without a password.
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Windows Hello is Microsoft's facial recognition software that unlocks your computer and phone by scanning your face. "The redesign is supposed to make the operating system more functional," said Rubino. Translucent menus, a streamlined taskbar and centered Start menu improve access to Microsoft's other applications, like Office and Game Pass. New informational widgets, neatly displayed, replaces the jumble of Start menu live tiles in Windows 10. Colors pop and icons have a modern, minimalist appearance. Many of the changes in Windows 11 are cosmetic, intended to make the operating system less cluttered and more approachable. The strict system requirements, while inconvenient, make for a better user experience in the long run, said Rubino, noting, "Windows 11 is more stable due to new hardware requirements focusing on security and reliability with less frequent updates." New design
