Today, Microsoft officially released Windows 11. For some devices, it will appear in Settings > Windows Update. But on most PCs, you'll have to manually install the new OS from a USB stick. But should you do it?
The list of known issues in the stable version of Windows 11
If you want to upgrade your Windows 10-based computer to Windows 11, there are few things you need to know. Begin with checking whether your PC supports Windows 11 (refer to the minimum hardware requirements and PC Health Check tool), then review the list of removed and deprecated features in Windows 11 and prepare Windows 11-compatible drivers (GPU, chipset, network). Finally, once you are ready to pull the trigger, check out the list of known bugs in Windows 11 Microsoft has just published.
The official ISO and Media Creation Tool for Windows 11 are now available
Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft announced in June 2021, is finally available in the stable channel. Still, that does not mean you can download Windows 11 from Windows Update right now. Microsoft takes a slow approach and does not rush the new system to all users right away. That means it might take a couple of months before Windows 11 hits your system (assuming it meets minimum hardware requirements). If you do not want to wait for Microsoft to decide when your computer is ready to run Windows 11, use the official ISO files and the Media Creation Tool, which are now available on the Windows 11 website.
Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 in the stable branch
Windows 11 is now officially available for download, as announced by Microsoft on its blog. Despite the fact that in the United States it is still October 4, the company decided to release a new operating system early, because in a number of countries is already October 5. Thus, if you recently purchased a computer based on Windows 10, then you can now upgrade to Windows 11.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22471 Released
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11 to Windows Insider participant on the Dev Channel. This time it is build 22471.
Microsoft and AMD are building a powerful ARM CPU for Laptops
Rumors say that Microsoft and AMD are working together to create a new ARM CPU for notebooks. It will significantly outperform existing Qualcomm solutions. As a result, we can see some really powerful devices running Windows on ARM, including the updated Surface Pro X and Samsung Galaxy Book Go.
Enthusiasts spotted 512 GB memory expansion cards for Xbox Series X|S
A few weeks ago, there were rumors on the Internet that Microsoft and Seagate are teamed up to release a 512GB memory expansion card for the Xbox Series X|S game consoles. Moreover, advertisements for new devices were found in two French retail stores.
How to Enable Airplane Mode in Windows 11
This article will show you how to enable or disable Airplane Mode in Windows 11 in case your airline mandates using it during take-offs and landing. Also, using Airplane Mode can help you save as much battery as possible when you do not need an active Internet or other wireless connection.
Xbox will let you find games with specific accessibility features
Microsoft is always working on new ways to help people with disabilities enjoy modern technologies. During the recent Surface event, the Software giant revealed Surface Adaptive Kit to make laptops, tablets, and other traditional devices more accessible. Now, a bunch of improvements is coming soon to Xbox consoles.
Files 2.0 is a must-have file manager app for Windows 11
A much-improved File Explorer is one of the most notable changes in Windows 11, which is coming on October 5, 2021. The new version of File Explorer in Windows 11 offers a fancier UI, but overall remains the same good-old app we have been using since the release of Windows 8 in 2012. Those tired of waiting for Microsoft to deliver a proper modern file manager can finally download a third-party app called "Files," which promises to fix most of the annoyances in Windows 11's File Explorer.
