Today (Oct. 5) marks the official release of Windows 11, which means that Windows 10 users all across the world should start seeing the option to update for free in Windows Update.
This is interesting since Microsoft has been promoting Windows 11 for months, marketing it as a more streamlined and simplified version of Windows that will help you get more out of your PC. Here are some reasons why you shouldn't be concerned about upgrading right away.
Windows 11 May Not Feel a Lot Different from Windows 10
For the most part, the update is unlikely to provide significant improvements over Windows 10. That isn't to say it isn't an improvement: Windows 11 has a cleaner, more streamlined interface than its predecessor, with clearer, more efficient menus, some cool new tools for organizing your attention, and a better built-in app store.
However, these features are largely unnecessary. For example, most Windows users are unconcerned about the Microsoft Store for Windows opening up to allow developers to distribute a wider range of apps, because one of the best aspects of owning a Windows PC is being able to download and install just about any program you want directly from the Internet.
Windows 11 is Not Yet Complete
The main reason you shouldn't try to install Windows 11 on your own is that the operating system isn't fully functional yet.
Because of Intel's Bridge Technology, Microsoft stated that Windows 11 will support running Android apps natively, but subsequently announced that the capability would be delayed until a later date.
The company is collaborating with Amazon to bring Android apps from its Amazon Appstore to Windows 11 users, and it claims that the Amazon Appstore (along with the Epic Games Store and other third-party app storefronts) will be available for download in the Microsoft Store for Windows in the coming months, so it's possible that we'll see native Android app support in Windows 11.
And there are still a lot of Windows 11 apps and features that need to be refined and improved, at least during launch week. The Widgets menu lacks certain advertised functionality and, for example, more effective options for controlling each widget.
Windows 11 is fully functional and has no more bugs than any other operating system in its early stages. However, there's still plenty of potential for improvement and refinement, so there's no need to jump on the bandwagon just yet - Windows 11 will only become better with time.
