There have been rumors, whispers, and leaks of a new Windows, and now Microsoft has finally made it a reality. The software giant has announced that Windows 11 is coming to a PC near you, soon.

Microsoft Unveils Windows 11

On the official stream on the Microsoft event page, the company reminded everyone that the operating system has been around for 35 years now. As such, it's time for a brand new lick of paint to better fit Windows into a modern mindset.

The company also states that the COVID-19 pandemic taught them a lot about how people use their computers. After all, we were all stuck indoors when it comes to work, learning, and play, and Microsoft stated how the unique situation highlighted the problems that Windows 10 currently has.

As such, the company is proud to announce Windows 11. The logo is very familiar; just change the "0" in the Windows 10 logo to a "1" and you'll know what it looks like.

Microsoft states that this new iteration of Windows will be more cloud-focused to better help you get work done. It also boasts some shiny new lighting effects, transitions, and designs to give the entire operating system a modern look.

And yes, the rounded corners we mentioned previously made it in. These give every window a sleek, rounded look as Microsoft aims for a "calming" look to its new operating system.

Fortunately, Microsoft hasn't forgotten about Windows Update. Updates to Windows 11 are 40 percent smaller, and run in the background so they don't interrupt your workflow.

The start menu has had a huge renovation. Now you can see all your favorite apps in one place, and it'll immediately show you all of your recent documents.

Windows 11 will also feature "snap layouts." These will let you automatically shift the windows around your screen to pre-set designs based on how big your monitor is. For example, you can put three apps side-by-side at the click of a button, and the operating system will remember what you've chosen.

And for those with multiple monitors, Windows 11 will now remember what windows were where when you disconnect and reconnect a screen. No more awkward shuffling and resizing windows; now Windows 11 will do this by itself.

There's bound to be plenty more where that came from, and Microsoft didn't reveal when it'll release Windows 11. For now, Windows fans have a huge update to look forward to, and we'll just have to wait and see what that update will bring to the table.

Cranking It Up to (Windows) 11

We've heard whispers of Windows 11 in the past, and now the company has made its official declaration that it's coming to a computer near you. Now we just need to hold tight and see what it means for us all.

So, there's a brand new Windows coming to you; the question is, what do you want from the operating system? Microsoft has the chance to right some annoying aspects of Windows with its new operating system, so it'll be exciting to see how many of them they manage to hit.