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Microsoft is launching Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 with broader device support and more

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Microsoft today released the next version of its Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 is now available to businesses and device manufacturers that use and build Internet of Things (IoT) products.

In a blog post, Microsoft stated:

We’re giving device makers more flexibility with updated IoT hardware requirements, making more device types available that allow us to illuminate a broader market. Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 increases the number of interchangeable packages to 36, which further enables device manufacturers to customize the operating system to create an ideal platform even for resource-constrained devices.

More information about the new features in this release can be found on this Microsoft support site. One of them will now enable other devices to wirelessly connect and display content on a device running the new Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC operating system. It will also allow x86 applications to run on the operating system if it uses a device with an ARM-based processor.



The new version of the operating system also introduces some changes to the user interface. Microsoft says:

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 includes new components such as expanded taskbar menus and File Explorer tabs that streamline tasks and maximize productivity. It also improves accessibility by introducing system-wide live captions and voice access. Additionally, braille displays now work seamlessly with many screen readers, and Narrator supports new braille input and output languages ​​to simplify the end-user experience.

Microsoft says it has also enhanced the security of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024. This includes a new Windows Security app that gives you quick access to virus protection, firewall and network security features, and more. It also uses the method of monthly Windows 11 updates, which are smaller and only download different source files.

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 will be officially supported by Microsoft for at least 10 years, which means its lifespan will end at least in 2034.