Windows 11 is originating later this year, and obviously, Microsoft is working night and day on preparing its apps for this big release.

The following within the queue to get the Windows 11 treatment is PowerToys, with the company recently announcing an update that includes a fresh feel and look, therefore setting it up ready for the upcoming operating-system.

As you can see in this screenshot, PowerToys overall feels a lot more modern thanks to this facelift, which includes new icons, modern UI controls a la Windows 11, along with other accessibility touches that make the app overall easier to use as well.

Windows 11 coming in October

Microsoft is anticipated to finalize Windows 11 the following month, as the public launch should take place at some stage in October.

The company hasn't confirmed this schedule, however it did point out that the disposable upgrade campaign, that will simply be readily available for certain eligible devices, would start later this year and will continue into 2022.

"Windows 11 is going to be available via a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs beginning this holiday. To see if your present Windows 10 PC is eligible for the disposable upgrade to Windows 11, visit Windows.com to download laptop computer Health Check app," Microsoft said.

"The free upgrade will start to roll out to eligible Windows 10 PCs this holiday and recurring into 2022."

Because it typically happens when Microsoft ships new Windows updates, Windows 11 will originally land in stable form for insiders, using the company to then deliver additional polishing and improvements with the aid of cumulative updates. If everything goes based on the plan, Windows 11 could land on the very first production devices within the second half of October.