Bea Beltran Tech 09.26.2022 07:Sep AM EDT

Here's Why You Should Download the Windows 11 2022 Update

You're not the only one who has skipped update prompts from your computer every now and then. Something about it just screams "not now" since you can remember, but the Windows 11 Update might just be the exception for that.

Microsoft just gave us major updates that include dozens of new features that might be hard to ignore. Don't miss out on the new security, productivity, accessibility, and gaming features that the company has to offer.

According to CNET, the Windows 11 Update includes a redesigned interface, widgets, a more accessible Microsoft Teams experience, multiple desktops, and Snap Layouts and Groups, as well as Android apps.

What Does the Update Offer?

With the overview provided, let's get into the specifics. Windows 11 contains features that help multitaskers and users who aim to make the personal computer organized. Snap Layouts arrange open Windows on your desktop and are more versatile with improved touch navigation.

To avoid distractions, the new update introduces Focus sessions which automatically shift your computer to Do Not Disturb mode. That means no notifications, no taskbar badges, and no app notifications.

The Smart App Control serves as a safeguard for those who download random content a lot. The tool will block untrusted or unsigned apps, scripts, and potentially malicious macros. It is built with the same AI as Windows Defender Application Control.

The Update is also able to identify when you enter your credentials on dangerous apps or hacked websites through Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which will then send you an alert.

Windows Studio Effects is one of the new features which can improve audio and video calls. It can filter out background noise by using Voice Focus, and Eye Contact which makes it seem like you're always looking at the camera, as well as a background blurring tool.

The Microsoft Windows 11 Update also provides you with a video-editing app called Clipchamp.

This may not be a big deal for some, but the Windows 11 Update makes it so our device's carbon emissions are reduced. CNET also mentioned that Microsoft tweaked the default power setting for Sleep and Screen Off so it would reduce carbon emissions when your PC is idle.

Possible Issues

There are reports of GeForce GPUs that are slowing down after installing the 2022 Windows Update, so you might want to check into that first.

According to ArsTechnica, some users of the Nvidia GeForce graphics cards are noticing performance issues after the update like stuttering, inconsistent framerates, and slowdowns even on new and latest components.

A user is saying that their GPU is causing a massive lag on games and browser video playback experience, wherein they were using the Nvidia FrameView SDK Service running in the background.

Nvidia responded by saying that Windows 11 22H2 added new graphics debugging tools that are inadvertently getting triggered which leads users to see lower performance in games. The corporation is now working on a fix for the issue.