“Change
is the only constant”, is a cliche best applied to software progression. Usually,
a great commotion but ultimately is a celebration of wallpaper themes, the
addition of widgets, and of course, taking a page out your competitor’s handbook.
What you
need to know about upgrading to Windows 11.
1. Am I forced to change to Windows 11?
Not yet! Windows 10 (Home and Pro) will be receiving
improvement updates until October 14, 2025
2. Which computers will be able to get
Windows 11?
Due to “bugginess” (not sure if this is a word,
but you know what I mean), Microsoft decided to not support installation of
Windows 11 on older computers. There are ways around it, but we highly recommend
against it due to the vulnerabilities the installation will have.
i)
Laptops
and PC’s that have an existing Windows 10 (Pro or Home) licence will be allowed
to upgrade to their corresponding Windows 11 (Home or Pro) version
ii) At the initial release of Windows
11, only Intel 8thgeneration and newer versions of Intel processors
will support Windows 11.
iii) AMD’s Ryzen Chips have a wider compatibility
going all the way back to the Ryzen 2000 processors.
iv) Most new laptops are shipping with Windows
11.
v) AT Business Solutions upgrades
all laptops purchased from us at no extra cost to the client
vi) Please contact us if you would like
to know if your laptop or computer is compatible with Windows 11.
3. Does Windows 11 now look like MAC OS
Yes and No.
Yes: The Start Menu has shifted to the centre of
the Taskbar like an Apple Laptop. This is more comfortable for a user as there
is less travel time between icons on the start menu. Microsoft claim people
have sometimes not seen the Start Menu on the bottom left of the screen. Not sure
how that is possible because the start menu has been there since the earliest
versions of Windows.
No: Although the start menu is placed in the centre by default, you can
still change the position so that is on the left hand corner, business as
usual.
4. What are the new features that make
it worth the hassle to upgrade?
Microsoft will keep rolling out features as
they find flaws in functionality and security. Always remember to allow check for
Windows updates regularly and to restart the system. There are too many putting
their laptops to sleep for weeks.
a. The ability to snap applications into
tiles on your desktops to maximize productivity. For example, working with 2 Excel
documents side by side
b. You can search the computer and the internet
directly from the start menu
c. New touchscreen shortcuts and
gestures
d. Screen Sharing to MS Teams from the
taskbar
e. The ability to install Android apps.
f.
Personalized
widget boards tailored to the user’s interests
g. You can now operate 2 desktops. For
example, you want to study on your laptop after hours but do not want to be
hindered by work, you can simply switch to an alternative desktop with its own
short cuts and apps. The best feature out of all (according to our technicians)
5. Will my 3rd party apps
work?
Microsoft have made it so that majority of apps
that work on Windows 10 will work on Windows 11. Please check the manufacturer's
website for details.
There you
have it. The all you need to know about everything, frequently asked
questions about Windows 11. If you can
