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The sounds are similar, which means people can recognize them as they switch between modes, but slightly different. Windows 11 stands out from its predecessors and its competitors by allowing people to use one group of sounds to match with light visual themes, and a different group that goes along with dark themes. 'Windows 11 facilitates this through foundational experiences that feel familiar, soften formerly intimidating UI, and increase emotional connection.'Ĭalm technology also informed the development of the sounds of Windows 11, said Matthew Bennett, who crafted the sounds, following contributions to Windows 8 and Windows 10. 'Calmness is much needed in today's world, and it tends to hinge on our ability to feel in control, at ease, and trustful,' Microsoft's Christina Koehn and Diego Baca wrote in a blog post. The designers of Windows 11 took inspiration from an approach called calm technology, which was described by two employees of the Xerox PARC research lab more than two decades ago.

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