Fed up of being nagged to upgrade to Windows 11? We’ve got bad news
Fed up of being nagged to upgrade to Windows 11? We’ve got bad news.
Last year, Microsoft reworked its flagship OS with a revamped design and new features. It was a major update, even if some of the changes were polarizing. The software giant hasn’t stopped asking users to upgrade, and if you don’t want to keep getting those notifications, the solution is simple: just disable them.
That might not be the most permanent fix, though. The problem with disabling those reminders is that it will also turn off your access to the latest updates and patches. Without those, your computer won’t be secure, so you could end up exposing yourself to some pretty serious risks.
In a worst-case scenario, an attack like this could expose your personal information to hackers and other unscrupulous actors. That’s why it’s important to do whatever you can to keep your PC up-to-date.
If you haven’t already, you should start by taking a look at your system requirements to see if you can run Windows 11. It’s not as restrictive as you might think, but it does require an Intel 8th-gen or later CPU, a motherboard that supports UEFI secure boot and TPM 2.0, and 4GB of RAM.
You might be able to get away with running Windows 11 on a computer that doesn’t meet those specs, but you’ll probably run into some compatibility issues that can make the experience a little bit more frustrating than it needs to be. If you have a lot of specialized tools, hardware or applications that you use for work or play, you might be better off waiting to upgrade until it’s been proven that they will run on the latest version of the OS.
Ultimately, it all comes down to how you use your PC. If you have a relatively modern PC, it’s probably worth upgrading to Windows 11 so that you can enjoy its new features and improved performance. However, if you’re using an older PC that has a specific set of applications or features that you depend on, it might be more worthwhile to wait for the next major update, which is likely to be a major overhaul of Windows that’s more in line with the current design principles of iOS and Android.
Mark Hachman is PCWorld’s senior editor, and he focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK and ReadWrite. He lives in Seattle, WA. Follow him on Twitter @MarkHachmanPCWorld. 2022 PCWorld Communications, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Terms of Use. PCWorld is an independent, non-advertising reprint publisher of tech news and advice for consumers. Founded in 1995, PCWorld is the leading provider of technology reviews and comparisons for desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices. Our expert editorial team is comprised of real journalists who write about the products and services that matter to our readers. For more, visit our About Us page.
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