Windows 11 (sort of) comes to the web with simulated experience
A Windows 11 simulator is more of a functional mockup, but it still gives people a glimpse of the operating system.
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Many are eager to get their hands ontoWindows 11but don’t want to install preview software on their PC. A web simulator could help scratch the itch to test out Windows 11 without requiring people to become Windows Insiders. A website calledwin11.blueedge.meprovides a simulation of the Windows 11 desktop.
Of course, this doesn’t provide a functional replication of running the new operating system. It’s more of an interactive mockup. Many elements, such as the widgets panel, appear to be renders designed to look like Windows 11 but aren’t clickable. Clicking on the File Explorer shows a “Coming soon” page.
While it isn’t the same as actually running Windows 11, the site’s developers have done a decent job replicating the look and feel of the OS. The Start menu, Taskbar, and several aspects of the simulation appear similar to their functional counterparts, though they lack details like hover effects. It at least gives people a chance to click around an interface similar to the one seen on Windows 11.
If you’d like to safely try out a functional version of Microsoft’s new OS, you cantry Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 using a virtual machine. You can also check out the new version of Windows in action with ourWindows 11 hands-on videos.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
