

Read Microsoft’s official list for a few of the other small tweaks and feature removals coming with Windows 11, and be sure to scope out our Windows 11 launch coverage for the full scoop on what’s coming with the new upgrade.

To that end, it sounds like most of the removed features are being replaced with refined alternatives (or improved integration), while any apps being depreciated or removed from clean installs will still be available if you want them. Microsoft is officially retiring the long-running internet browser in June 2022, and will include its rebuilt Edge browser instead. Internet Explorer will not be included in Windows 11. The taskbar can only be used at the bottom of the screen: you can’t pin it to other sides of the screen in Windows 11. Windows S, the streamlined, feature-limited mode that only allows use of apps from the Microsoft Store, will only be available in the Windows 11 Home release. The app will take a backseat to Microsoft Teams, which Microsoft is integrating into its updated OS. Skype, in particular, will have a reduced role in Windows 11. If you are upgrading from Windows 10, they won’t be removed. Skype, OneNote, Paint 3D, and 3D Viewer will no longer be included in clean, new Windows 11 installs, although you can still download them from the Microsoft Store. You can turn off notification for Outlook if desired.Teams takes a more prominent role in Windows 11, pushing aside Skype.Turn off Notifications for Calendar and Mail.Select Settings, then Change PC Settings.To turn off notifications for the Windows apps (to avoid duplicate notifications): If you already have an account setup in Windows 8 Mail, open Mail, then the Charm bar and choose Accounts to add additional accounts. If its the first time you've used mail, you'll be asked to enter your email address and password then follow the short wizard. To configure the Windows 8 apps, type Mail on the Start Screen (or in the Search field of the Charm bar).

While we may see a Live Tile for Outlook in the future, I don't expect to see Live Tiles for Outlook (or Lync) added anytime soon. It promotes paper saving in a positive and creative way. It's a lot nicer than pinning a Peek open. The Environmental Dashboard and the Windows 8.1 Live Tile is an innovative way to raise awareness. Actually, the calendar app, while not as powerful as Outlook has one advantage over Outlook 2013: you can dock it on the edge of a wide-screen monitor and see your upcoming appointments.
