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Upgrading to Windows 11 or staying with Windows 10 - Is it the right moment for an upgrade?

Upgrading Windows 10 systems with Microsoft's discontinued support becomes essential as Windows 11 takes center stage this year.

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Upgrading to Windows 11 or sticking with Windows 10: Is it about time for a switch?
Upgrading to Windows 11 or sticking with Windows 10: Is it about time for a switch?

Upgrading to Windows 11 or staying with Windows 10 - Is it the right moment for an upgrade?

The latest update for Windows 11, known as the 24H2 release, brings numerous new features and improvements over its predecessor, Windows 10. Here are some of the key updates and enhancements:

AI Integration and Enhancements

Windows 11 24H2 introduces AI-powered features like Windows Recall, Click to Do, and AI-enhanced search, which allow for smarter interactions with files and commands using descriptive phrases. These features are available on Copilot+ PCs, requiring specific AI-capable hardware.

File Explorer Enhancements

The File Explorer in Windows 11 24H2 has been refined with native support for creating 7z and TAR archives. It also features a more intuitive interface with labelled context menus and tabbed views for recent, favorites, and shared files, improvements not found in Windows 10.

Start Menu Updates

The Start menu in Windows 11 24H2 has been simplified, featuring a static list of apps and most frequently used documents at the bottom. It also includes a new side panel that shows your phone’s battery status, notifications, and recent photos, enhancing cross-device integration.

Energy Saver Mode

Windows 11 24H2 introduces an Energy Saver Mode, which manages background activities better to extend battery life, replacing Windows 10's Battery Saver.

Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE Audio

Windows 11 24H2 supports the latest wireless standards, offering faster speeds and improved audio quality compared to the older Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards in Windows 10.

New Developer Feature - Sudo Command

Windows 11 now includes the Linux-style 'sudo' command for elevated command execution, streamlining developer workflows not natively present in Windows 10.

Gaming Enhancements

The 24H2 update introduces Auto HDR, DirectStorage, and AI Upscaling to improve game visuals and reduce load times. These features are designed to enhance the gaming experience on Windows 11.

Quick Machine Recovery (QMR)

QMR is a new feature in Windows 11 24H2 that automatically fixes critical boot issues without user input, using Windows Recovery Environment and targeted Windows Update fixes. This advanced resiliency feature is not available in Windows 10.

Redesigned Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

The familiar BSOD in Windows 11 24H2 has been redesigned with a modern interface, clearer error codes, and less visual disruption, improving the user experience compared to Windows 10's older style.

Windows 11 HDR Background Support

Windows 11 24H2 adds better HDR support for HDR monitors, enhancing display capabilities not built into Windows 10 natively.

New Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows 11 24H2 introduces new keyboard shortcuts, such as the Windows + C shortcut, which offers quick access to new features or apps.

Many of these enhancements leverage new hardware capabilities and reflect Microsoft's focus on AI, performance, and cross-device productivity, marking a clear advancement beyond Windows 10's feature set.

Other Notable Features

  • Copilot+ features, which include Recall, require the latest version of Windows 11 and specific hardware.
  • Windows 11 solves a big issue with multi-monitor setups, remembering how you had your windows on your external monitor and saving them in that state when you disconnect and reconnect.
  • The Start menu in Windows 11 is simpler, with a static list of apps and most frequented documents at the bottom, and Live Tiles are gone.
  • Internet is required for Windows 11 Home edition.
  • Windows 11 now enjoys improved support for Bluetooth LE audio and Wi-Fi 7 with the 24H2 update.
  • Windows Studio Effects adds AI capabilities to video calls on Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams with the 24H2 update.
  • Users can use their phone’s camera as a webcam for video calls and conferences with the 24H2 update.
  • A singular unified Teams app (no more Teams for Work and personal Teams) is available with the 24H2 update.
  • Automatic Super Resolution offers something equivalent to FSR and DLSS in games without support for either with the 24H2 update.
  • System Firmware should be UEFI with Secure Boot capabilities.
  • Copilot+ users can use Cocreator to enhance their artwork with the 24H2 update.
  • The processor for Windows 11 should be Intel 8th-generation or newer or AMD Ryzen 2000 series or newer.
  • Copilot, Microsoft's AI chatbot, is integrated into Windows 11 and has various AI features.
  • Windows 11 improves voice navigation, allowing you to use your voice to launch apps, enter keyboard and mouse inputs, control the operating system, and more.
  • Copilot+ laptops and PCs can use more of the AI functions in Paint with the 24H2 update.
  • Windows search has been improved and made more accessible in the 24H2 update.
  • The latest version of Windows 11 is the 2024 update known as 24H2.
  • "HDR Background support" lets you have an HDR image as your wallpaper with the 24H2 update.
  • Microsoft has expanded the power setting options in Windows 11 in the 24H2 update.
  • Windows 11 has improved multitasking with Snap Layouts, which group windows and save them to the taskbar.
  • To upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, ensure your PC or laptop meets the Windows 11 system requirements.
  • TPM should be Version 2.0.
  • Windows 11 enhances tablet mode, behaving more like an iPad, with new gestures for opening the Start menu, dismissing windows, and more.
  • Archiving can now use the TAR and 7z compression formats in the 24H2 update.
  • A dedicated icon for Microsoft Teams is available in the Taskbar, which is integrated into Windows 11.
  • Graphics card should support DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
  • The right-click context menu has been made more intuitive in the 24H2 update.
  • Windows 11 suspends some data in RAM while your PC sleeps, helping it wake from sleep 25% faster than Windows 10.
  • To update to the latest version of Windows 11, search for "Windows update" and select Check for updates.
  • Display should be High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
  • Sudo for Windows lets you use higher-level commands within the Command Line with the 24H2 update.
  • The collaboration features in Windows 11, such as background blur, eye contact adjustments for meetings, and automatic framing, are much better than in Windows 10.

Technology advancements in Windows 11 24H2 are evident in the new gadget feature, 'Sudo Command', a Linux-style command for elevated command execution, streamlining developer workflows unavailable in Windows 10. Additionally, the integration of AI technology can be seen in the AI-powered features like Windows Recall, Click to Do, and AI-enhanced search, exclusive to Copilot+ PCs with specific AI-capable hardware.

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