You can now try out Windows 11 on your browser — kind of

A Windows 11 simulator is more of a functional mockup, but it still gives people a glimpse of the operating system.



What you need to know


An online simulator lets you play around with a replica of the Windows 11 interface.
The simulation is limited to the desktop and a few select apps, such as the Microsoft Store.
You can't actually run Windows 11 through the simulator, but you can get a taste of the operating system's look and feel.


Many are eager to get their hands onto Windows 11 but don't want to install preview software on their PC. A web simulator could help scratch the itch to test out Windows 11 without requiring people to become Windows Insiders. A website called win11.blueedge.me provides a simulation of the Windows 11 desktop.

Of course, this doesn't provide a functional replication of running the new operating system. It's more of an interactive mockup. Many elements, such as the widgets panel, appear to be renders designed to look like Windows 11 but aren't clickab...