Windows

• introduces a redesigned Start menu and task bar (centered) emphasized a more centered task bar and rounded window corners for a modern look

  Windows 11
• improved multitasking features, and tighter integration with Microsoft teams and cloud services

  Windows 11
• aimed to bridge the gap between desktop and mobile experiences, offering a unified Start menu + tiles, Cortana voice assistant, and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps (a software dev platform to simplify dev of applications)

  Windows 10
• bringing back some traditional features(such as start button) improved multitasking and customization options

  Windows 8.1
• introduced program manager and file manager

  Windows 3.0
• more colors and better graphics

  Windows 3.0
• became the first commercially successful version of Windows

  Windows 3.0
• introduced iconic Start menu

  Windows 95
• plug and play hardware support, preemptive multitasking and long filenames

  Windows 95
• internet explorer was bundled for the first time, but it required more manual configuration and offered a less sophisticated experience

  Windows 95
• offering internet integration, USB port/USB support better driver compatibility, and improved multimedia features

  Windows 98
• traget audience: home users, it brought features like system restrore however, it was plagued by stability and performance issues. criticism

  Windows ME (Millennium Edition)
• for business use. merged consumer and business lines improved stability,

  Windows 2000
• NTFS file system improvements, and active directory

  Windows 2000
• highly successful version introduced Luna Visual Style (interface)

  Windows XP
• improved networking capabilities

  Windows XP
• several service pack updates to resolve issues/bugs

  Windows XP
• Aero Visual Style and enhanced security features like UAC (User Account Control)(install prompt, permissions) However, it faced criticism for its performance issues and hardware requirements

  Windows Vista
• addressed many of the criticism of vista and became very popular

  Windows 7
• introduced features like improved taskbar, libraries, and better performance

  Windows 7
• introduced a touch-centric interface(metro ui) with live tiles. a departure from the traditional start menu, change from start screen(tile)

  Windows 8.0
• designed to work across multiple devices, including pcs and tablets

  Windows 8.0