Windows 11 23H2 It’s coming, and many of its features are already available to beta testers in the Windows Insider Program. Among the innovations already known are three that will impact the daily use experience of the Microsoft operating system: a The most advanced AI assistant Compared to the ones we’ve seen so far because it relies on conversational AI; a Finally, File Explorer just got a little more modernthat it’Deeper analysis of energy consumption and more similar to those available on the mobile operating system.
Windows copilot
The most significant novelty in Windows 11 23H2 is certainly the native implementation of Windows Copilot, an AI assistant that combines Bing Chat and other plug-ins into a single interface, to allow the user to use the computer through voice or text commands. In the future, Windows Copilot will allow you to perform a large number of actions without having to learn how to use the operating system interface, but it must be said that at launch, the technology will be very limited.
Easily accessible via the system tray icon, Windows Copilot will appear in a sidebar just as we saw with Bing Chat on Microsoft Edge.
The assistant aims to revolutionize the computer user experience and is designed to guide users through various tasks, answer questions and even help plan trips, all without leaving the desktop. There are also some critical issues, as we said earlier: at launch, in fact, Copilot will not be fully integrated with the functions of the operating system, nor will it be very responsive. Some of the early reviews also spoke of an occasional misunderstanding in the interpretation of user requests: so on the one hand we could be talking about a great innovation in the user experience, and on the other hand it might need more final work.
A more modern file explorer
Windows Explorer changes its look, with a sleeker, more modern interface built with WinUI and based on the Windows App SDK. The new look aims to make browsing your computer’s files simpler and easier: the carousel displays recommended files for Azure AD users, and the graphics of Quick Folders and Recent Sections have been improved.
Microsoft has also added OneDrive file sync and cloud storage service quota items to the address bar, making it easier to manage storage within it. Microsoft has also included a revamped screen for collaboration and quick access to file information.
Full power report in settings
Windows 11 23H2 includes a very interesting novelty for those who use a laptop or a battery-powered system: in fact, in the settings there is a screen for a more in-depth analysis of energy consumption. It contains real-time data on device consumption, broken down into periods ranging from the last 24 hours to the previous week.
Specifically, it will be possible to monitor the consumption for each application: users can view the “total usage” for a comprehensive picture or differentiate between the consumption “in use” and “in the background” in order to obtain as much data as possible to improve performance. and efficiency.
Windows 11 23H2, first appearance date
Windows 11 23H2 will implement other innovations and will likely be the last major release of the operating system given the debut of Windows 12, expected next year. The news will come without much impact on the day-to-day use of the operating system, since it has been gradually released into the operating system code and will be enabled by what is called a small size enablement package. It will debut during the fourth quarter of 2023, but the exact date is not yet known.
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