Subj : Windows 11 is getting a controversial Windows 10 feature that som To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Mar 22 2024 14:15:05 Windows 11 is getting a controversial Windows 10 feature that some people accuse of being pointless bloat Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:02:55 +0000 Description: A love-or-hate Windows 10 feature is coming to Windows 11 although it has been improved in one respect. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Good news - Windows 11 users are getting the same additional embellishments for the lock screen that are currently rolling out in testing for Windows 10. Essentially, these are compact lock screen cards that display various bits of info relating to the weather, finance, traffic, and sports scores. Microsoft is now deploying them in the Release Preview channel for Windows 11 test builds, as reliable Windows leaker PhantomOfEarth noticed on X (formerly Twitter). These lock screen cards will be coming to Windows 11 as well, they are rolling out in 22631.3371 (KB5035942). Like in the Windows 10 update, there is no way to pick and choose which of the 4 cards you want, it's all or none. https://t.co/zNxG2LSb63 pic.twitter.com/hP6VvgYi3S March 21, 2024 See more They are currently rolling out in testing, so not everyone will see the cards just yet. As for the functionality itself, its the same deal as in Windows 10 you can either turn off the cards, or turn them on, but youll have the lot if theyre enabled. You cant pick and choose which cards are shown, and, for example, dump the finance one if you dont care for it this is an all-or-nothing scenario. While PhantomOfEarth pointed out the cards in testing, Windows Latest also picked up on this, claiming that this feature is part of the March 2024 optional update, and itll be rolled out fully in next months cumulative update as a result. Thatll be for all users of Windows 11, not just testers (if it happens). Analysis: A better layout, but thats unlikely to mollify haters Windows Latest further notes that the cards will be enabled by default when the April cumulative update arrives for Windows 11 (and presumably thatll be the case for Windows 10 users, too). However, if you hate the idea of these info cards on the lock screen, you can turn off the feature. What also wont go down well with some is that clicking the cards opens up more details, but theyre fired up in the Edge browser (and MSN within it). This is another opportunity Microsoft is leveraging to promote Edge in other words (and inevitably itll be demanding to be your default browser, from time to time). The good news for Windows 11 users is that the implementation of the info cards is better, with them being centrally aligned on the lock screen , with the time and date also aligned above. Its a much neater look than on Windows 10, which seems clunky in comparison, but then Microsofts focus is obviously on its newer OS, with worrying about the finer points of layout on the older version of Windows clearly not a priority. As raised previously when we discussed the Windows 10 incarnation of this lock screen feature, Microsoft will hopefully work on the ability to fine-tune the options in terms of specifying the cards you want, and those you dont need displayed, rather than being forced to have them all on, or none. You might also like... Watch out: soon some older PCs will lose Windows 11 support Windows 11 is getting a voice-powered ability many users have been longing for Dont make these 5 big mistakes when using Windows 11 ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-is-getting-a-controvers ial-windows-10-feature-that-some-people-accuse-of-being-pointless-bloat --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .