Windows 11 is ready for you—should you make the switch?
Windows 11 is ready for you—should you make the switch?
It's just an upgrade if you want access to a feature you wanted or like the new layout. No speed improvement is guaranteed—your PC won’t be faster. How do you personally view the OS after researching it? I’m fine with Windows 10 and prefer my setup as it is. I follow the saying “if it ain't broke, don't fix it” with Windows.
Edited January 28, 2022 by Fasauceome
If you don’t have a printer or prefer not to have icons combined, wait a year before updating. Alternatively, upgrade your laptop and keep your desktop on 10. You’re free to revert if needed—I had to change it at work since everyone’s printers disappeared.
Android applications are arriving on Windows 11 soon, and it looks like you can already test them in development or beta stages. I've used Windows 10 alongside the 11 beta for months as a dual boot, and I recently moved to just Windows 11. I think version 11 is progressing well and heading in the right direction, though there are still some gaps. For instance, the second or third monitor taskbar isn't showing, and dragging the taskbar around remains tricky. It still feels a bit clunky because you have to switch between the new settings app and revert to older interfaces like the control panel—this was also an issue in Windows 10. The animations for moving windows are now smoother and more polished. It seems the refresh rate on the desktop has been increased, possibly improving FPS animations, which is one of the main reasons I switched. If you prioritize stability and want to minimize frustrations, sticking with Windows 10 might be the better choice.