Windows
Microsoft makes a major announcement that will affect more than 500 million Windows users
Your computer security may be at risk.
The life of Windows 10 is coming to an end. In 6 months, next October 14 to be precise, Microsoft will stop supporting this operating system that debuted in 2015. Faced with this, the Redmond company has sent a message to all users, expressing the need to make the leap to Windows 11.
Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11
Through a publication on its official website, Microsoft reminds its users of the end of Windows 10. The reasons given by Microsoft to users to upgrade are related to security and support. “That means that Microsoft will no longer provide software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.” The message ends with a warning, “Don’t wait until the last minute.” Although the operating system will continue to work, there are nearly 750 million users still using the OS for their daily activities that may be harmed by these issues.
Fortunately, Windows 10 comes with a free upgrade to Windows 11. According to Forbes, these upgrades have accelerated in the last months, but that still shows that just over half of users (53%) are still on Windows 10.
How do I get Windows 11 for free?
If you have your legal copy of Windows 10 and want to upgrade to Windows 11, these are the steps you need to take.
- Start button, then click on Settings.
- Click on Windows Update.
- Select Check for updates to see if there are security or feature updates.
One thing to keep in mind, however, is that your computer must meet the minimum system requirements that Windows asks for. These are:
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
- Memory: 4 GB RAM.
- Storage: 64 GB or larger
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
- Graphics card: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
- Display Resolution: High-definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally
- Internet Connection: Microsoft account and internet connectivity required
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