{"id":4203,"date":"2026-01-06T08:37:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/identify-windows-version-and-battery-impact\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T08:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T07:37:31","slug":"identify-windows-version-and-battery-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/identify-windows-version-and-battery-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"From the taskbar to Settings: ways to identify your system and its impact on battery power"},"content":{"rendered":"

Knowing whether your PC is running Windows 10 or the new Windows 11 is essential not only for software compatibility, but also for understanding the differences in the user interface. <\/span><\/p>\n

For laptop users this information is even more important, as <\/span>each version has its own power management algorithms<\/b>, which directly affect how long your charge will last. Several simple methods let you identify your system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visual identification: clues at start-up and on the desktop<\/span><\/h3>\n

The quickest way to tell the difference lies in the design changes introduced by Microsoft.<\/span><\/p>\n

The brand logo: a graphic evolution<\/span><\/h3>\n

The very first image displayed by your PC when it starts up is a reliable indicator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • The Windows 10 logo is based on a <\/span>slightly tilted design with sharp corners<\/b>, a look that remained the standard for a long time.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Windows 11 logo shows four squares with <\/span>perfect symmetry and no 3D effect<\/b>, and softer edges. This design symbolises the more modern and <\/span>simplicity-focused approach<\/b> of the new system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The taskbar and Start menu: a change of position<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The layout of the icons at the bottom of the screen is the most visible day\u2011to\u2011day change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • In Windows 10, the Start menu is always anchored at the far <\/span>left of the taskbar<\/b>, a layout inherited from previous versions.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Windows 11 stands out with <\/span>icons aligned in the centre<\/b> of the bar, giving the desktop a more balanced, contemporary look. The icons are also more spaced out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The new look of the user interface<\/span><\/h3>\n

      The appearance of windows and menus is another major point of difference, especially in Settings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • The Windows 10 interface uses boxes and menus with <\/span>right\u2011angled corners<\/b>, organising options into wide sections.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Windows 11 is characterised by <\/span>windows with rounded corners<\/b>, more transparency effects and a permanent navigation pane. This redesign aims to provide a <\/span>more pleasant, less cluttered user experience<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n