Introduction
As a long-time Windows user, I’m eagerly anticipating what Microsoft has in store for us with Windows 12. While details are still scarce, there are some key features I’d love to see implemented in the next major version of Windows. In this article, I’ll discuss the top 5 features I’m hoping for in Windows 12.
1. Enhanced Touch Support
Touchscreens are becoming increasingly common, even on desktop PCs and laptops. While Windows 10 improved touch support compared to previous versions, there’s still room for enhancement. For Windows 12, I’d like to see smoother and more intuitive gestures, improved palm rejection, and UI optimizations specifically for touch input. Things like making buttons and UI elements a bit larger would go a long way towards making Windows truly touch-friendly.
2. Built-in Virtual Desktops
Virtual desktops allow you to organize applications and windows into separate workspaces, helping minimize clutter and distractions. While third-party utilities like Dexpot have implemented virtual desktops in Windows for years, having this feature built-in would be a major workflow boost. macOS and many Linux distros include virtual desktop capabilities out of the box, so it’s high time Windows follows suit.
3. Enhanced Multitasking
Windows has supported basic snap layouts for splitting screens between apps for years now. However, the functionality feels dated compared to the multitasking capabilities of iOS and Android. I’d love to see more advanced split screen and picture-in-picture modes in Windows 12, with support for multiple desktop layout profiles optimized for the task at hand. More customizable and flexible window tiling/snapping would be hugely beneficial.
4. Improved High DPI Support
High resolution displays have gone mainstream, but Windows 10 still struggles properly scaling UI and applications on such screens. Windows 12 needs to completely fix high DPI support, with crisp image rendering, proper scaling of legacy apps, and consistent UI elements. Granular controls to customize scaling on a per-app or per-monitor basis would also be helpful.
5. Cloud Sync Enhancements
Cloud syncing and storage is built into Windows 10, but the implementation feels disjointed. I’d like Windows 12 to integrate Microsoft OneDrive much deeper at the OS level for seamless cloud-based storage and working across devices. Shared folders, easy collaboration, offline access to cloud files, and backup capabilities are just some of the improvements I’d like to see. Tab syncing across devices is another major feature addition I’m hoping for.
Conclusion
While the wait for Windows 12 will likely be long, I’m excited about the possibilities. Smoother touch support, virtual desktops, multitasking improvements, better high DPI handling, and OneDrive integration are just a few of the key features on my wishlist. Of course new functionality around gaming, security, subsystem enhancements, and more are also welcome. What features are you hoping to see in Windows 12? Let me know in the comments!
