As he reported 24 ChannelsNew test builds of Windows 11, available as part of the Windows Insider evaluation program on the dev channel, revealed talk of a revamped Explorer homepage as well as a revamped sidebar. The new elements are expected to be executed according to XAML and WinUI based Fluent Design.

A twitter user with a nickname FireCubeStudios created a concept that shows what the updated “Wanderer” might look like. If the presented image corresponds to the opinion of Microsoft developers, then users are waiting for a modern explorer design, which can already be seen in other Windows 11 system applications.

Possibly a redesigned “Traveler”/Photo, FireCubeStudios

However, indications that “Explorer” will receive new features were found in the code of previous versions of Windows 11. It relates to the Events, Conversations, Share Status, and Insights view of the new panels that will likely integrate with Microsoft 365. The updated design is also expected to be more suitable for working on touchscreen devices.

We wrote earlier that Microsoft ended support for Windows 8.1 on January 10. The operating system has received the latest update and users should no longer rely on new security patches. The company recommends updating to the latest version of Windows.