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TheWindowsname has been synonymous withMicrosoftsoperating systemsince its debut in 1985.

Yet, what does the name mean in 2024?

Start11 on Windows 11 in an office, displayed on a PC

ForWindows 11, released in October 2021, these definitions almost reflect what this major upgrade attempted to bring.

So with this in mind, here are five things wed love to see fromWindows 11in 2024.

Its confusing, its irritating, and its time for a change.

Windows 11 Image Gallery File Explorer

Take Wallpaper Engine for instance.

These could also work with theFocus featurein Windows 11.

Better ways of adding themes are long overdue in Windows.

Steam Deck desktop mode with Discover app

There are foldable devices, handheld PCs, and smart speakers.

Its a virtualization software for macOS, which can run Windows and Linux operating systems within an app.

This can bring you to the desktop within five minutes of downloading a Windows 11 disk image.

Stardock Start11 on Windows 11

Having similar shortcuts enabled as it installs on aSteamDeck, would make the installation process much more straightforward.

Users would be able to right-tap on the Taskbar and change it to how they see fit.

Want to change the icon size?

Screenshot of Windows Copilot in use

Feel like removing a section would help?

Some users have nostalgia for previous Windows versions.

Its Taskbar and Start Menu were no different.

Skype in Windows 11

With this in mind, Co-Pilot should be expanded to include transcription services.

A great example of this isMacWhisper, which usesOpenAIs transcribing service within an app.

Its certainly possible for it to be included in a standalone app instead of being part of Co-Pilot.

Make Skype the true rival to Zoom and Google Meets

RememberSkype?

Most of us do.

As if its there as an afterthought.

The app should beeverywhere.

Video chats in Windows 11 should be as easy as pressing a button in the Mail app.

Let it incorporate Copilot to automatically record calls for example.

Give Skype the ability to play games in a video group chat and make it easier to find people.

There isso much potentialthat Microsoft is currently squandering with Skype.