Users of Windows 11 rejoice, or groan, perhaps! Informational cards with the weather, financial, traffic, and sports scores displayed will soon be available on your lock screen in Windows 10, a feature that is presently undergoing testing.
Cards on the Horizon
These lock screen cards for Windows 11 test builds (version 22631.3371 or KB5035942) are making their way into the Release Preview channel, as reported by trustworthy Windows leaker PhantomOfEarth. Like their Windows 10 equivalents, these cards allow you to quickly view a variety of informational tidbits without having to unlock your computer.
All or Nothing Approach
But there’s a catch. As with Windows 10, you have no control over which cards appear. It’s a notion that is all or nothing. Even if you have no interest in traffic or finance, you are forced to get weather updates.
Full Release on the Horizon
Although presently undergoing testing, Windows Latest notes that these cards will probably be included in the optional Windows 11 March 2024 update, with a full release anticipated in April’s cumulative upgrade. This implies that the feature will be made available to all Windows 11 users and will no longer be restricted to testers.
Analysis: A Matter of Taste
Additionally, according to Windows Latest, the April update will enable the cards by default, following Windows 10’s methodology. Thankfully, there will be an option to completely disable the feature for individuals who don’t like the concept of having information cluttered up their lock screen.
Aesthetics vs. Utility
There will undoubtedly be discussion after Windows 11 introduced lock screen cards. While some users may find the easily accessible information to be convenient, others may view it as superfluous clutter. An other factor fueling the issue is the lack of customization possibilities.
Putting aesthetics aside, Microsoft is attempting to improve the lock screen’s usefulness with the introduction of lock screen cards, which might make it a more useful information hub. It remains to be seen if this results in a better user-friendly experience. It remains to be seen if Windows 11 users will find these cards to be a welcome addition or a major annoyance.
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