Microsoft isn’t letting up on Windows 11 promotion, and it seems logical considering that time flies and Windows has just over a year of support left. But the capabilities that the guys from Redmond have chosen to make Windows 11 better than Windows 10 have attracted attention. The headline isn’t a joke: it’s one of the “features” that convinced us of it.

Taking advantage of the tailwind that came from the presentation of the PC platform Copilot+ (attractive, although it needs to prove its potential), Microsoft has launched a new support page, noting the end of technical support for Windows 11, as well as other systems. whose life has already ended, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.

The company remembers that support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. We are talking about the standard free one, because Microsoft will offer extended paid support in the regular service for businesses, but it clearly tells us what the reason for this end of the cycle is commercial and not technical. Many of us who are still on Windows 10 and will continue there until there is no other option (we don’t have security patches) believe that Windows 11 is not (in general) any better than Windows 10. To put it mildly and not to go back to the discussions we talked about at length.

Microsoft’s interest is different, and a special website underlines it in big letters: «Upgrade to Windows 11 for free. Prepare for the end of Windows 10 support by getting Windows 11. Your Windows 10 PC may be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 11. If so, make the switch today and start experimenting the best Windows ever«.

Interesting Windows 11 promotion

A new user interface that is “easier on the eyes and easier to use”recommendations in File Explorer and Home, compatibility with passwords for more security, intelligent application control, best support for external screens or live subtitles, these are some of the highlighted sections.

Little is said about the features (they are interesting) AI functions, HDR wallpapers, Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, Sudo for Windows, new power saving features or improvements in the handling of compressed files.

Another reason to change operating systems is celebrity gossip. No joke, Microsoft literally says it on its official website: “Widgets are new to Windows 11. They help you stay on top of everything you need to control, like schedules, weather, stocks, sports. and even celebrity gossip«.

Quite an interesting statement, considering how Microsoft allowed users to disable news in widgets after a flood of complaints about low-quality, often even harmful stories. But if you like celebrity gossip, welcome to Windows 11.

footnote. Windows 10’s “News & Interests” user interface is also full of celebrity gossip. Except for advertising, bloatware and telemetry, like any Windows. On you. Windows 10, 11 or other alternatives that exist and are very good.