To upgrade an existing Windows 10 PC that meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, it doesn't cost anything. That's true for both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. It's a free upgrade, so price is not a consideration. For guidance on the process, see how to upgrade to Windows 11.

It's hard to believe, but Windows 11 is nearly five years old, and it brought significant changes when it launched. Many of its core functions are similar to Windows 10, as Microsoft focused on other aspects,

Microsoft also says Copilot+ machines are up to 3.7x faster in AI performance than previous-generation Windows 11 “AI PCs.” For those unaware, before Copilot+ PCs were introduced, Microsoft offered Windows 11 AI PCs, but those PCs had up to just 15 TOPs of NPU. On the other hand, Copilot+ PCs have up to 40 TOPs of NPU.

You can’t get much for $10 these days. But if you’ve got an older PC lying around in need of some TLC, you can totally revamp it with a new operating system. Right now, you can get it for just $9.97 with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license — less than your lunch.

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health, including whether a replacement is actually needed.

Steam Deck momentum and 12,000 verified or playable games show the rise of gaming on Linux, guiding you toward stable performance and fewer restarts.