Windows updates, bugs, and insights
October 13, 2021
After a couple of weeks using the beta and a week with the final version of Windows 11, I've yet to find a real reason to use it. Read more â¶
Windows 11 has only been out for a week, but users are already finding ways around security requirements and making UI changes. Here's what to keep in mind if you're planning to do either one.
Microsoft released its first new version of Windows in six years on Tuesday. Windows 11 introduces only a handful of new features (and users will eventually be able to run Android apps on it). Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis, Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and (later in the show) contributing editor Preston Gralla join Juliet to talk about Windows 11, first impressions, hardware requirements and who is eligible for an upgrade.
Though I had a few hitches getting Windows 11 installed on a PC I had just built, the upgrade from Windows 10 is worth it for the added security alone.
Hereâs what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as theyâre released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5006674, released on Oct. 12, 2021.
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5005611, released on Sept. 30, 2021.
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 22471 for the Dev Channel, released on Oct. 4, 2021.
