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Windows 11 is here. Sort of. In a blog post published today, Microsoft says the roll-out of Windows 11 starts today as a “free upgrade on eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs pre-installed with Windows 11.” But that doesn’t mean you’ll see an update notification land in Windows Update today. In fact, you may not see it for many, many months. With Windows 11, Microsoft is taking a “phased approach,” which means the update will be a very slow roll-out. That’s different from companies like Apple, which releases software updates for everyone at once, but Microsoft mentions that…
Windows 11 is officially here, and you can upgrade right away if you know where to look. It’s been six years since the last version of Windows was released, meaning this is no small update. If you want to take advantage of it, though, you need to know how to install Windows 11. There are a few different methods. Windows 11 should arrive as a free update, so we recommend waiting for it to show up. If you don’t mind potentially dealing with a few annoyances, you can get started right now. There are a lot of other exciting new…
After several months of beta testing, Windows 11 has officially arrived. It is now officially available on new PCs and will begin a very slow rollout over the coming months. There’s a lot that’s new in Windows 11, from fancy visuals to productivity features, and even enhancements to gaming. Yet, there are also compatibility changes, which have caused a fair share of controversy. Here’s everything about Windows 11, all in one convenient guide. Windows 11 release date Windows 11 releases on October 5, 2021. That doesn’t mean, however, that your PC will be able to update anywhere close to day…
The announcement of Windows 11 has been full of controversy. Strict hardware compatibility requirements dominated discussion of the latest version of Windows, and for good reason. But what is actually like to use Windows 11 as your daily driver? What is it like to leave behind the familiar Windows 10 and embrace the drastically different look of Windows 11? Now that Windows 11 devices are being sold and the final version is available, it’s time to take a serious look at where Windows 11 is today. Thanks to both a fresh look and some meaningful upgrades, I can’t help but…
Acer Aspire Vero MSRP $900.00 “The Acer Aspire Vero is an admirable attempt at sustainability, but fails to deliver a complete package.” Pros Easy to upgrade Uses sustainable materials for a budget laptop Comfortable keyboard Decent performance Lots of ports Cons Poor battery life Desaturated screen Touchpad is clunky Windows 11 is here, and with it, a new era of laptops. While many of these new devices want to emphasize a sleek new design or powerhouse performance, the new Acer Aspire Vero has a different ethos in mind. Sustainability. The marketing material makes some ambitious claims about the environmentally-friendly way…
Many never thought there would be a Windows 11, after Microsoft announced in 2015 that Windows 10 would be the operating system’s last version number. New competition from Chrome OS likely made the case for a more significant interface update, and Windows 11 borrows heavily from Google’s lightweight desktop design. Despite its drastically new look, Windows 11 remains nearly functionally identical to Windows 10, with some new features and conveniences added in. After six years of ho-hum upgrades, a major overhaul to the world’s most popular desktop operating system is welcome news: Windows fans finally have something to get excited…
Windows 11 is officially here, but it arrived with its most unique feature missing — Android app support. Despite a big fuss around Android apps coming to Windows 11, Microsoft didn’t include it with the initial release. The company is working on rolling it out to Insiders, but we still don’t know when it’s coming. You don’t need the go-ahead from Microsoft to start using Android apps on Windows, though. There are a bunch of free Android emulators that you can download and start using now. None of them are perfect, and they emulate Android apps instead of running them…
Acer has announced a slew of new laptops, all of which come with Windows 11 preinstalled. The three new laptops hit three distinctive audiences — there’s the budget-friendly Aspire Vero, the productivity-focused Swift 5, and the gaming-centricd Nitro 5. Windows 11 won’t begin rolling out as a free update to PCs until 2022, making laptops like these the easiest way to get your hands on a system with Windows 11 on it. Aspire Vero The Acer Aspire Vero is the more eco-friendly of the bunch, focusing on sustainability as a a design goal. Acer says the chassis and keyboard are…
Windows 11 marks a big departure from Windows 10 in terms of design, but the two operating systems are very similar under the hood. With the new OS now available on select devices — and through download from Microsoft — we’re here to help you decide if you should upgrade. Visually, the two are quite different, but there are also key under-the-hood changes that set the next generation of Windows apart from the current generation. You probably have questions about whether you should upgrade, and we have you covered with this look at all the differences between the two. Should…
Windows 11 is finally here, but the initial roll-out is going to be slow. Thankfully, you can bypass the roll-out schedule and upgrade right away using a a lesser-known path to upgrade that doesn’t require joining the Windows Insider program, as long as you have eligible hardware. If you want to check if your device is eligible, download the PC Health Check app and check to see if your machine is compatible with Windows 11. If not, the app will show you what’s wrong and, if possible, the steps to fix it. How to download Windows 11 with the Installation Assistant…