Over the past few months, Microsoft has been trying to bring some new features from Windows 11 to Windows 10. Remember how Microsoft added Windows 11-like Copilot to Windows 10? Now, it’s adding Windows 11 Settings’ About to Windows 10 and making it more colourful.

There are two new “features” coming to Windows 10 – A colourful Settings homepage and a Windows 11-like “About” System settings page.

Windows Latest has previously reported about the upcoming changes to the System > About page in Windows 10, but we didn’t have access to all of the features at that time.

But today, we noticed the redesigned “About” System Settings on our own system and it works properly for the first time.

It almost looks like Microsoft has embedded Windows 11 About System settings page inside Windows 10’s Settings container. Everything looks out of place. It doesn’t match the Windows 10 design language at all, but it’s still being developed and it could look better in the stable branch if it ever ships.

As shown in the above screenshot captured by Windows Latest, the new “About” page in Windows 10 has a fresher layout with key details.

The details are now shown in bubble-like boxes at the top. These include Installed RAM with RAM type, Processor with number of cores and clock speed, Graphics Card with type and capacity, and storage with free/used storage breakdown. Clicking on the storage should open Storage Settings, but it doesn’t at the moment.

Then, we have the Device specification section, which has the same current details, such as the Device Name, Processor, DeviceID, Product ID, etc. Nothing has changed.

The most interesting addition is “Frequently Asked Questions”, which tells you if having 4GB of RAM (in my case the allocated RAM is 4), is enough to run Windows? Is it capable of running apps smoothly? There’s also a similar question for GPU – “Is my GPU sufficient for high-end gaming and video experience?”.

These two questions are pretty good for beginners.

But what caught our attention was the third FAQ. This is about “Am I running the latest version of Windows OS?” then it proceeds to explain that Windows 11 is the newest version, and one should “consider” upgrading to it.

Microsoft added that Windows 11 has better navigation, productivity, performance and security features compared to Windows 10.

Interesting way to promote Windows 11, right? I wouldn’t be surprised if they update this page with a warning about Windows 10 end-of-life.

The Windows specifications section has also been moved down.

Colourful Settings icons

We also spotted some colourful icons on the homepage of Windows 10’s Settings out of nowhere, and it turned out to be a new feature.

First, let’s talk about the colourful changes for Settings.

As shown in the above screenshot (first image), the icons at the top (like OneDrive, Windows Update, Rewards, etc.) use the blue colour.

In the old screenshot (second image), those icons were grey regardless.

The biggest change is that Windows 10 now applies your accent colour to some of the top icons in Settings. Everything else remains the same. This includes the layout of the categories (System, Devices, Personalization, etc.).

They all look the same, but the top icons and headings now respect your accent (green, in my case). At the moment, it’s only applied to the Rewards icon.

I’m not sure I like it, as this makes the Settings interface more inconsistent. I mean, Microsoft is not applying the accent colour to all icons. Only the Microsoft Rewards alert has a green accent. And we’ve got blue paint for the remaining. It doesn’t make sense to me.

Why not just stick to one colour (blue) or accent?

What about you? Do you like the new changes coming to Settings in Windows 10? Let us know in the comments below.

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Microsoft regularly updates its support documents, which is not news, but some outlets misinterpreted the grammar in the document and claimed that Windows 11’s requirements are no longer “mandatory”. However, this was completely false, which is why we never reported that news.

Microsoft has now informed Windows Latest that it has updated the support document with more clarity and a note to confirm that requirements haven’t changed. The support document hasn’t changed much and still mentions the ramifications of using Windows 11 on an unsupported PC.

Microsoft won’t offer any kind of support for ineligible PCs and warns of compatibility issues with certain apps and features. In addition, it won’t be liable for any hardware damages that might happen to the PC.

If you’ve already taken the plunge and forcibly installed Windows 11 on your ineligible PC by bypassing system requirements, you have a chance to go back to Windows 10 using the Recovery page. But that’s only available for ten days, and after that, only a clean install option remains.

The update portion of the support document also clarifies that “Windows 11 minimum system requirements remain unchanged,” which is not a surprise. Last week, Windows Latest covered Microsoft’s intentions behind that TPM 2.0 requirement in Windows 11, which made the Redmond giant’s intentions very clear.

“If you installed Windows 11 on a device not meeting Windows 11 system requirements, Microsoft recommends you roll back to Windows 10 immediately,” Microsoft noted.

What’s funny is the myriad of problems present in Windows 11 24H2 that prevent many users from upgrading to it. There are more than fifteen such reported issues now, and Microsoft should look into this as well before hastily giving up on Windows 10.

This decision to retire Windows 10 and not allow users to upgrade to Windows 11 is hurting a lot of us.

Ineligible Windows 10 users have no choice

There are perfectly capable desktops and laptops running Windows 10 that cannot migrate to Windows 11 because of TPM and Secure Boot. Since these functionalities are baked into the CPU and motherboard, there’s no way of getting around it.

You can bypass Windows 11 requirements easily and we have a guide. Even if you bypass them, most new security features in Windows 11 won’t work because of it. Some desktop users can upgrade their TPM module, but laptop users don’t have that luxury.

We support Microsoft’s decision to reinforce security in Windows 11, but that shouldn’t come at the expense of thousands of Windows 10 PCs left stranded.

What’s worse is that Microsoft is also terminating Windows 10 in October 2025, with a $30 Extended Support Program for one year. Come 2026, these PCs will become obsolete and will either run an unmaintained Windows 10 edition or switch to Linux to survive a few more years.

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Patch Tuesday updates are mandatory, and KB5048652 will automatically download and install on your PC unless you have force-blocked the auto-update. You can manually install it from the Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update section. After that, your PC will upgrade to the Windows 10 build 19045.5247.

Don’t skip this last 2024 security update, as it patches existing vulnerabilities in the OS. Microsoft has also published offline installer files (.msu) links if you cannot update via the Settings app.

Windows 10 hasn’t received any new features–the last new feature was the new Account Manager UI in the Start Menu. You’ll only get some crucial bug fixes with this one.

Before discussing the bug fixes and improvements in this build, check out the direct download links.

Download Links for Windows 10 KB5048652

Windows 10 KB5048652 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

Installing updates via the offline installer file is straightforward. Run the installer file, wait for it to initialize, and install the updated components.

Unlike the Settings app method, this might take more time to install, but is known to have a high success rate.

What’s new in Windows 10 Build 19045.5247

As we previously covered in Windows 10’s November optional update post, this security update skips the new Recommended section in the Start menu.

You aren’t missing out on anything because this is more of an eyesore than anything productive. All it does is promote Microsoft Store apps in the Start Menu, which means even more clutter in your face.

We tried this feature in a Windows 10 and immediately turned it off by visiting Settings > Personalization > Start and disabling the Show suggestions occasionally in the Start option.

In our tests, we observed that all the bug fixes included in the previous optional update ship with the KB5048652 (build 19045.5247).

If you faced a problem while copying files from any cloud storage provider folder like Dropbox or Google Drive on your PC, it’s fixed now. Earlier, it would move the file instead of copying it, resulting in a lot of panning and hunting for the misplaced file.

Win32 app shortcuts weren’t backing up to the cloud and now work correctly. It is helpful when you set up a new PC with a common MS account and want to bring all the settings and preferences to it from the old one.

KB5048652 also fixes Windows 10 activation issues after a motherboard change and fixing the hang/crash problem while using an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer.

As mentioned at the outset, you can go to the Windows Update and grab December 2024 Patch Tuesday.

If you haven’t made up your mind yet, the Windows 10 end-of-support date is barely nine months away. After that, you won’t get any security/feature updates, although the latter has dried up severely. Windows 10 isn’t getting the same love as Windows 10, as Microsoft eyes to position Windows 11 as the ultimate AI-infused OS.

There is a ray of hope to extend Windows 10 security support for one year for $30. The Extended Support Program plans are different for Enterprise customers, but you won’t be able to stick with the decade-old OS for long.

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Windows Latest spotted a new banner related to Windows 10 retirement on a “Trouble installing Surface updates?” support page. It mentions in bold that “Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025.”

Following that, it states, “Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10.” It assures that the PC will still work but won’t have any future support from Microsoft.

Lastly, a button points to the End of Support page for all the retired or soon-to-be retired Windows operating systems. It sheds light on the good things about Windows 11 and its features, which are more than enough reasons to upgrade to Windows 11.

That’s not the only support document with the banner. Windows Latest spotted that Microsoft has updated hundreds of support documents that are closely related to Windows 10 about its end of support deadline. This could create awareness among users, and help migrate more people to Windows 11.

This shouldn’t come as a surprise, as Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, and’s time to grab Windows 11. But should you really do that?

Windows 11 forces capable PCs into retirement

Windows 11 security principles and hardware requirements like TPM 2.0 will render many capable PCs useless. If a laptop doesn’t have a TPM 2.0 but has 16GB RAM and enough CPU cores, it still doesn’t meet the criteria to upgrade to Windows 11. Desktop users can use an external TPM 2.0 module, but older-gen laptops will struggle.

There are means to bypass the TPM and Secure Boot requirements, even official ones from Microsoft, but why enforce such a feature in the first place?

If you have a capable PC and still want to stay on Windows 10 because it’s more stable or whatever reason, Microsoft won’t entertain that idea. You can use their Extended Support Update program by paying $30 a year for security updates. Don’t expect any new features after the official retirement date.

Here’s a more comprehensive Windows 10 end-of-support table created by WindowsLatest:

Recently, we noticed more promotional banners about Windows 11 24H2 in the Windows 11 Settings app.

Microsoft doesn’t want you to keep using Windows 10 because it already has a new OS (Windows 11). It’s not practically possible to maintain two different operating systems, especially since once you buy a license of Windows, you’re entitled to free upgrades, including new releases.

Another reason Microsoft wants Windows 10 to die is the company’s plan to bring more people on Copilot+ PCs.

Whatever the case, you can stick to Windows 10 until October 14, 2025, and extend the support for another year by paying $30, but eventually, you’ll have to upgrade to Windows 11. If not Windows 11, you may need to upgrade to Windows 12 whenever that happens.

We wouldn’t be surprised if Windows 11 becomes more stable and on par with Windows 10 by the time Microsoft plans to ship a new release of Windows.

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Being an optional update, KB5046714 won’t automatically download and install on your PC. You must check for it in Settings > Updates & Security > Windows Update. Microsoft has also published the official offline installer (.msu) file links on the Catalog page.

Before discussing the minor changes with this build, check out the direct download links for the offline installer file.

Download Links for Windows 10 KB5046714

Windows 10 KB5046714 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

Run the installer file from the download location if the Settings app cannot find or install the latest optional update.

What’s new in Windows 10 Build 19045.5198

As we mentioned above, no new features are present in this latest build. Microsoft was testing a new Recommended section in the Insider channel that would promote some Microsoft Store apps in the Start menu.

That is just unnecessary clutter, in our opinion, but the feature might debut with the next security update or later in January. You can turn it off, but why is it even there?

Build 19045.5198 fixes a bug where the Win32 app shortcuts were not backing up on the cloud. So, if you tried to restore the PC, these icons would be missing.

Cloud file service users like DropBox faced an unusual situation where copying a file would move it permanently from the folder instead of creating a duplicate.

Some user faced Windows 10 activation issues after replacing a faulty motherboard on their OEM PCs. While it is possible to do so after digitally linking the license with your Microsoft account, it failed to work properly.

If your PC stopped responding when you tried using an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer, the problem doesn’t occur in this build.

Lastly, build 19045.5198 updates the COSA profiles up to date for certain mobile operators. There are no reported issues present in this optional update, but we’ll keep checking it to find out new bugs, if any.

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As you probably know, and something we’ve been reporting for the past year or more, Windows 10 support is ending on October 14, 2025. After October 14, Windows 10 will not receive any security or monthly updates. This is because Microsoft will officially drop support for the decade-old operating system, like it did with Windows 7, XP, etc.

What does it mean for you? If you keep using Windows 10 without the monthly security updates, your device will be vulnerable to security issues, including potential cybersecurity threats. Many people do not realize this, but using an outdated Windows 10 installation will be super risky, especially when it’s connected to the internet.

Microsoft has been running full-screen ads to remind users that support for Windows 10 ends in less than a year. According to all the advertisements we’ve seen, Microsoft wants you to upgrade your existing PC to Windows 11, buy a new PC, and pay $30.

Or, best, just get a new Copilot+ PC.

That’s according to a new ad spotted by Windows Latest.

As shown in the above screenshot spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft is encouraging you to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC. They explain that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025, but upgrading is easy.

You can move your favorite files and apps without any trouble. Microsoft also highlight benefits like longer battery life, faster web browsing, and better security.

For the best experience, Microsoft’s ad recommends the new “Copilot+ PCs,” which are the fastest and smartest Windows 11 devices.

This advertisement is also being tested in other regional languages, including German. Here’s one of those:

Microsoft officials confirmed running full-screen recommendations to encourage people to try Windows 11 features, including those offered on Copilot+ PCs.

Microsoft added that these recommendations aren’t just limited to Copilot+ PCs, as the broader goal is simply to make people aware of Windows 10 end-of-support. It’s worth noting that you’ll also see a similar pop-up that tells you about the new gaming features in Windows 11.

As previously reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft has claimed that Windows 11’s Copilot+ PCs are five times faster than popular Windows PCs from five years ago.

But is that all? I don’t think so. Windows Latest understands that Microsoft will be getting more aggressive with its Windows 11 for Windows 10 campaign in the coming weeks, which shouldn’t surprise anyone.

Windows 10 is going away, and Microsoft wants people to switch to Windows 11 as soon as possible.

If you’re still using Windows 10, what’s stopping you from upgrading to Windows 11? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll pass on the feedback to Microsoft.

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KB5046613 is a mandatory November 2024 Patch Tuesday update. The main highlight of this update is the new Account Manager in the Start menu that lets you check the currently active account, some key Microsoft service stats, and promotional stuff. We aren’t fans of the promotional stuff, but that’s just Microsoft putting in too much effort.

As shown in the above screenshot, Windows Latest observed that Windows 10’s Start menu now has the same Microsoft account manager integration available in Windows 11. It’ll likely get better in an upcoming release, but it’s here to stay and you cannot remove it.

The rest of the changes are just fixes for the existing problems with Windows 10. One of the major fixes is for the Windows 11 upgrade issue. When a Windows 10 user tried to upgrade to Windows 11, the PC crashed with a BSOD error, but this has now been fixed.

If you check for updates today, you’ll see “2024-11 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046613).”

Download Links for Windows 10 KB5046613

Windows 10 KB5046613 Direct Download Links: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

If you don’t get the update or it fails to install, use the above offline installer file to install the November 2024 security update. It will advance your PC to Windows 10 Build 19045.5131.

What’s new in Windows 10 Build 19045.5131

Microsoft has fixed an issue where some games stopped responding after Windows 10 KB5044384. According to the company, a bug in a recent update caused DRM-based games to crash. This was due to a change made in the previous update, which is being reverted with today’s patch.

Due to a bug in Windows 10, some multifunction printers worked incorrectly and would print the command string without any request from the user. Even drivers failed to install while connecting to a multifunction printer via a USB cable.

This issue was present in Windows 11 as well and is now patched in both operating systems.

Here are the other noteworthy upgrades added in Windows 10 22H2 build 1904x.5131:

• There’s a new product activation phone number that works in multiple regions.
• Microsoft has fixed an issue where Vmswitch produced a stop error while managing and switching between two virtual machines.
• A bug has been fixed where WebView2 apps couldn’t recognize the device when you connected an Xbox 360 or any other Bluetooth controller.
• Some system apps like Windows Narrator failed to start for non-admin user profiles. This has been fixed.
• Azure Virtual Desktop users faced a black screen issue after logging in and couldn’t sign in to office apps. Microsoft has also patched it.

All these features and improvements will become available after you install the Windows 10 KB5046613 update.

According to the release notes, Microsoft is still aware of an issue where some apps could fail to open. This issue affects apps such as Teams, Narrator and even Quick Assist.

Microsoft confirmed it has already started rolling out a fix for the issue, which will be automatically delivered via a server-side update.

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Via a server-side update, Microsoft has started showing the “Windows 11 version 24H2” banner on Windows 10. As shown in the screenshot below, Windows Latest first spotted that Microsoft has updated the way it promotes Windows upgrades.

Previously, users were seeing updates for Windows 11 versions like 22H2 and 23H2, but now, through a server-side update, a new banner is being shown to encourage upgrading to Windows 11 version 24H2.

The design of the banner hasn’t changed, and it’s still the same thing, but when you click on download button, it begins downloading Windows 11 24H2 on Windows 10.

A Microsoft representative confirmed that the company had updated the banner on Windows 10’s Windows Update support page to reflect “Windows 11, version 24H2” and reminded everyone that it was a free update.

There’s a smaller link below that lets you stay on Windows 10 if you prefer.

But Microsoft will be experimenting with more updated banners in the coming weeks as Windows 10 approach end of support deadline.

Based on the references we have seen, Microsoft may have also planned to replace the banner again to warn that the end of support is nearing and that Windows 11 24H2 is a better choice.

Is Windows 11 catching up?

I switch back and forth between Windows 11 and Windows 10, and it’s no secret that Windows 10 feels more polished than Windows 11, especially the File Explorer or the context menu, which takes longer than usual to load.

In fact, on Windows 11, a part of the File Explorer does not even load instantly while the app is open.

But as much as you may want to keep using Windows 10, you’ll probably need to give Windows 11 a try sooner rather than later.

Windows 11 24H2 feels more polished, especially if you work for a business and have the license to use LTSC.

In our tests, Windows Latest observed that Windows 11 24H2 LTSC still comes with your favourite legacy apps, is more or less as fast as Windows 10, and gets the job done. It also has some good features to try out, such as snap suggestions. There are also many good things about Windows 11 if you play games.

Windows 11’s 2025 update is expected to patch the remaining issues with the OS, and Microsoft will try to pull that off before October 14, 2025. It plans to add more features, including Windows Intelligence (a new umbrella term for AI in Windows). There are plans to bring back Windows 10-like small taskbar in Windows 11.

Okay, but can we still use Windows 10?

But what if you want to use Windows 10 for another year? Microsoft has confirmed that it plans to sell extended security updates for $30.

As soon as Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025, you’ll be able to extend support for another year by paying $30.

It’s a one-year program that is valid for one device, and we don’t think that’s a lot of money compared to what enterprises will be paying.

For enterprise customers, Microsoft offers a 3-year ESU program through Volume Licensing, with prices increasing each year. $61 per device in the first year, $122 in the second, and $244 in the third. For educational institutions, it’s just $1 per device for the first year, $2 in the second, and $4 in the third year.

It’s also worth noting that not all versions of Windows 10 will lose support on October 14, 2025. Windows Latest has created a table that sums up the end of support plans:

If you don’t want to pay, you’ll need to upgrade to Windows 11 24H2.

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While some people are still struggling to install Windows 10 KB5044273 and KB5045594 due to errors like 0x800f0805, those who have installed either of the updates have reported an issue where apps could fail to launch.

In a Feedback Hub post, one user reported that apps failed to open after installing the KB5044273 security update on their Lenovo 20WE. “We are having issues opening applications after applying KB5044273 on all Lenovo 20WE computers. The issue resolves after uninstalling the update,” they added.

Another user flagged that after they installed Windows 10 KB5044273 updates, their apps did not start automatically when they login to Windows. The auto-start for Wallpaper Engine, TranslucentTB, is broken after the patch. The bug is related to an issue that crashes apps in Windows 10.

This is an interesting issue, and what’s important to note is that the app crashing bug affects people on Windows 10 outside the Windows Insider Program. They’re using officially supported hardware and running Microsoft’s recommended security patch for Windows 10.

KB5044273 is a mandatory release that should install automatically unless you manually pause updates from Settings.

More new issues in Windows 10 KB5044273

In an update to one of the support documents, Microsoft confirmed that apps like Teams, Narrator, and Quick Assist could crash when you’re logged in as a non-admin. Microsoft won’t tell us how many apps or users are affected, but the problem is widespread enough for the company to issue an emergency patch.

Microsoft believes that some of you run the apps crashing bug when the app is set to open as non-admin using UIAccess=true This affects apps launching from the following patch:

• %ProgramFiles%
• %ProgramFiles(x86)%
• %systemroot%\system32
• %systemroot%\syswow64

Does it all mean Windows 10 apps won’t crash when you use apps with admin rights? No, according to Microsoft. You could still run into issues, but you’re “less likely to encounter this issue if you are running the application as an administrator.”

The second bug in Windows 10 KB5044273 affects enterprise customers only, especially those who use Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The AVD might cause a black screen when logging in, and you might not be allowed to log out, resulting in another black screen after you attempt to open AVD again.

If you’re affected, you might see ‘svchost.exe_AppXSvc’ in Event Viewe. For affected users, it also means the Start menu could crash or close abruptly.

The third big causes another black screen that stays between 10 to 30 mins when you login to Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).

Microsoft says it’s still working on patching these bugs, and we expect the fixes to arrive on November 12 with Windows 10 November 2024 Patch Tuesday refresh.

Microsoft also announced that you can pay $30 to extend security updates for Windows 10 for another year. The support is set to end on October 14, 2025, but you can extend it until October 14, 2026, for $30.

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Instead, Microsoft wants you to use Windows 11, which is fair enough from the company’s perspective. Microsoft has some reasons it thinks might be genuine enough to convince people to ditch Windows 10 and immediately switch to Windows 11, either by updating their existing PC or upgrading their hardware.

But why would you ditch Windows 10? According to Microsoft, Windows 11 is better in many ways, especially for speed and efficiency. The response time is now much faster in sleep mode, browsing the web, navigation, animation, and more, but Microsoft won’t tell us how fast it is compared to Windows 10.

Copilot+ PCs, running on the latest hardware, are said to be five times faster than five-year-old PCs.

The company says the faster performance and efficiency will help you perform “AI-powered productivity and creativity tasks.” Whatever that means, but you can’t run AI-related features unless you upgrade to a Copilot+ PC.

Microsoft also adds that Windows 11 is “our most secure version of Windows ever” and the company highlight features like TPM 2.0, Smart App Control, and the Pluton security processor can reduce security incidents by as much as 62% compared to Windows 10.

Windows 11’s new security features can protect against hacking, phishing, and malware from the start, which, according to Microsoft, means fewer headaches and risks for users.

For organizations, Microsoft says businesses will experience “50% faster workflows” compared to Windows 10, thanks to Windows Autopilot for setup and Intune for device management.

Is it time to move to Windows 11?

Microsoft wants people to move to Windows 11 as soon as possible, and Windows Latest understands that the company could soon begin notifying more people that Windows 10’s end is near.

It may not aggressively promote Windows 10’s $30 extended security updates but rather focus on migrating users to Windows 11.

When Windows 11 shipped in 2021, it had its own share of issues, and a number of limitations that made the OS less attractive, but with the Windows 11 24H2, I think it has gotten a lot better.

The animations are smooth, it looks nice, and all Windows 10 apps work fine. It also has a lot of fancy features, such as background removal in Windows Paint, Notepad with tabs, and File Explorer with tabs. It comes down to our preferences, but Windows 11 is a fine operating system on new hardware.

These are some nice quality-of-life improvements, but older hardware, especially unsupported hardware, may not run as smoothly as it did with Windows 10, for obvious reasons. I switch back and forth between Windows 10 and Windows 11 as part of my job, and I find the animations in Windows 10 to be faster — though that might just be me.

As mentioned, Windows 10 support ends in less than a year, and you’ll be able to extend security updates until October 2026 by paying $30.

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