October is coming up fast. We will soon be buying our pumpkins, ordering our costumes, writing our Christmas lists, and getting ready for Windows 11. It’s a big change for many offices that have been using Windows 10 for so long. You know how change-resistant people can be – it’ll surprise nobody that people are questioning whether they really need to upgrade to Windows 11.
In short, no, you don’t.
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Although arguably it would still be better – and more cost-effective over time – to upgrade to Windows 11. This information is designed to help you consider your options before free support is taken from Windows 10 on October 14th.
You can choose to pay for continued support
The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program gives those unable, or reluctant, to move away from Windows 10 additional support for one year after. The ESU is a paid option that gives individuals and businesses the option to securely use Windows 10 until the end of November 2026.
Although there is suggestion that this might continue, for a higher fee, beyond November 2026, this is a temporary solution. Eventually your business will need to make the move over to Windows 11. But there’s good reason to do so.
Windows 11 provides improved performance
Windows 11 works to help you by improving the performance. It does this by prioritising foreground apps and reducing the process ticking over in the background.
This leads to better performance, especially on devices that have less powerful hardware. If you didn’t have to upgrade your actual computer to accommodate for Windows 11, you will find that the Operating System is much more intuitive.
The new user interface
Microsoft have redesigned the interface in Windows 11. The new design is more modern, and it is created with the user in mind. Your business can take advantage of an OS that genuinely makes multitasking easier by providing a much more streamlined experience.
For your business, this means better productivity. As the tasks become easier to manage, your users will find they can work with more efficiency than ever before.
It is much more resistant to Malware
Owing to the fact that your computer requires a Trusted Platform Module to work, Windows 11 is much more malware resistant than Windows 10. Of course, it is for this reason that you cannot use many older PCs – but for businesses security is everything.
For this reason alone, it is not only worth considering the switch but upgrading your hardware if it falls short of the Windows 11 requirement. Yes, you will have your own antivirus or antimalware solution, but you cannot be too secure.
So what is holding you back?
Windows 10 is a good faithful workhorse; we are all a little sad to see it go. However, all good things must come to an end. Understandably, familiarity might be the main reason you are considering extending the support, or you might not be in the position to shell out for a new hardware infrastructure. Then, in answer to the original question, yes you can continue using Windows 10. But not forever.
If you would like to explore your options and get ready for the end of support date in October than please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01327 300 311 or email [email protected].
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