![]() ![]() You can still see all apps, but you will have to click on a dedicated button for it. Start menu tiles are no more, and the Start menu just shows pinned items and recommendations based on your recent activity. There are some new default icons, Cortana is gone, and internet and sound buttons are merged in a single popup with a bunch more options. All the icons are moved in the middle of the taskbar, including the Start menu button. The first thing you will notice in Windows 11 is the completely new taskbar and Start menu. If you cherish simple things like how Windows 7 worked, you will indeed like Windows 11. The settings are compact, Cortana is disabled by default, and even the start menu is stripped down to focus on what is essential (more on it next). Windows 11 is also overall minimal in every way. You should still venture into the settings and tweak it according to your need. Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s perfect by default. After installation, you just go through some privacy features, check and log in to your Microsoft account, and boom, you are ready to use the PC. You’ll find none of that futuristic persona in Windows 11. And in the end, Miss Cortana comes to serve you almost by force. In Windows 10, you have to deal with many popups to allow/block features, many of which are somewhat shady. It’s simple, right from the get-goĪfter installing Windows 11, the first thing that pleasantly surprised me was that it dropped me on the desktop without any popups or setups, putting everything in my hands. If you are going to buy a Windows 11 PC, your experience may be different due to the manufacturers adding their own bloat to the PC. Note: I upgraded to Windows 11 using the official ISO from Microsoft. ![]() So what makes Windows 11 so much better than Windows 10? Well, today, I am going to list a bunch of ways Windows 11 is better than Windows 10 that make it worth upgrading. However, when Windows 11 came, I upgraded right away and never looked back. Trust me I am one of those few people who kept their main PC on Windows 7 throughout the life of Windows 8/10 and only used Windows 10 for work purposes. But I believe Windows 11 is definitely better than Windows 10 in many ways that make it worth upgrading. After all, you have probably spent 5-6 years on Windows 10, and everything is muscle memory now. Honestly, I won’t blame you if you are hesitant to upgrade to Windows 11. However, you will have to do it eventually ( Windows 10 support ends in 2025), so why not board the latest-in-tech ship right now? The good news is Microsoft has a simple workout process you can follow if that happens.It’s perfectly fine to stick with your Windows 10 PC and not upgrade to Windows 11 if you don’t like changing your setup. If you upgrade multiple components in your PC over time, Windows 11 may think you’ve bought a new PC and refuse to register the licence. So if you need to format your computer for any reason, Windows 11 will reactivate automatically. There are hacks around it but for most users I don’t see this being a big issue.įinal Tip: a Windows 11 licence is tied to your hardware. The installation takes some time, involves several restarts and you will need a Microsoft account. Remember to select the option to Keep personal files and apps.Once downloaded, follow the installation guide prompts.For most users, I recommend ‘Installation Assistant’ but there is also an option to create a boot drive for clean installs.Click on the Windows 11 download page link here.Install Windows 11 Manually (via Assistant) Just navigate to: Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Check for updates and Windows 11 should show up, if your PC is compatible. Install Windows 11 Via Windows 10 Settings Tip: always backup your PC before upgrading to a new operating system or at least ensure your important files and documents are saved elsewhere, such as a cloud service like Google Drive or Dropbox. With that caveat out the way, if your PC qualifies, this is how you get Windows 11 for free. Windows 11 can be tricked to run on older PCs, but that seems a pointless endeavour because Microsoft is refusing to guarantee access to feature and security updates. But if you have a modern PC and choose to run an older operating system, then you can first get a free Windows 10 upgrade and use that to then jump to Windows 11. If you run Windows 7 / 8 it is highly unlikely your computer meets all these requirements. Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible with WDDM 2.0 driver.Security: Enable TPM 2.0, UEFI firmware and Secure Boot capable on your PC.CPU: 1 GHz or faster with two or more cores. ![]()
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