Microsoft has just released Windows 11's first significant update to help celebrate the operating system's first anniversary in early October.

The free download, known as the Windows 11 2022 Update (or version 22H2 on your PC), has begun to reach customers in more than 190 countries, according to Microsoft. It has a number of new features and enhancements available for laptops, desktops, and tablets.

What to anticipate with the new Windows 11 is listed below.

It's a relief for people who are already accustomed to Windows 11 that it keeps the familiar look and feel while enhancing productivity, accessibility, communication, security, and gaming.

Liz Salowitz, principal product manager lead, Windows User Experience, said that because there is an implicit expectation that we be always 'on,' flexible work often feels more demanding than remote work. 'In the office, I'm focused on in-person interactions and not responding to messages as they come in,' she added.

Windows 11 users can click Settings > Windows Update and choose Check for updates if they haven't already been prompted to install the Windows 11 2022 Update.

You could also ask your Cortana personal assistant to update your computer, type 'update' in the search box at the bottom of your computer to go directly to the Windows update screen, or use another method.

Although the upgrade won't affect your current files, it's always a good idea to backup your critical data onto external media or the cloud, just to be safe.

And you know the rule: Never turn off or unplug any devices while a software update is in progress because doing so risked corrupting the operating system and even making your machine unusable.

Here is a summary of some of the most noteworthy updates and additions. Accessibility has unquestionably increased.

'Live captions' automatically create on-device captions from any content with audio, including microphone audio, and are especially helpful for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. You can enable them with the Win + Ctrl + L keyboard shortcut or in Quick Settings > Accessibility.

When enabled for the first time, Windows 11 will initially prompt the user to download the necessary speech package for Live captioning, which is only supported in American English at this moment.

When voice access is enabled in Settings > Accessibility > Speech, you can launch media, open (and navigate between) apps, perform web searches, read and write email, and more. Similar to Live captions, you must first download a model before choosing a microphone input.

Given how many people rely on their computer to complete tasks, Windows 11 2022 Update has a few business-related features. These enhancements include 'focus' and 'do not disturb,' both of which try to reduce distractions.

These elements include updates to File Explorer that provide you quicker access to the files and folders you use the most, as well as improved search functionality and new Start menu choices.