Windows 11

New design changes Fresh new productivity features Great entertainment features Works great on tablets

Hardware compatibility issues Bugs during/after upgrades

“Thanks to both a fresh look and some meaningful upgrades, Windows 11 fits in with most workflows and lifestyles.”

Modern interfaces and icons ; Stable performance ; Microsoft Store is a major upgrade ; Snap View works great ; Gorgeous new backgrounds

Integrated Microsoft products feel intrusive ; Restrictive system requirements ; Some interfaces are stuck in the past ; Android app integration missing at launch ; The Taskbar can be frustrating

But right now, as much as I like Windows 11, I don’t recommend you upgrade unless you’re really excited about the new tools and revamped design. There just isn’t a compelling reason to, and you’d be well-served by giving Microsoft time to address some...

A nice-looking and functional redesign that takes us past the Windows 8/10 design aesthetic.

Windows 11 is more consistent and unified than Windows 8 or Windows 10, but you'll still find traces of older Windows versions all over the place.

The second thing is that, unlike Windows Vista or Windows 8, Windows 11 is still a free upgrade that's eventually going to be offered to all supported computers running Windows 10. No one is going to go out and pay a $100-plus so they can upgrade the...