Discover the benefits for your business of upgrading to Windows 11

You may have heard that Windows 10 support and security updates will end on 14^th October

Which makes now the perfect time to upgrade to a Windows 11 PC or laptop and see the benefits it will bring to your business and its employees.

What are the Benefits of Upgrading?

Unsure of the benefits of upgrading? Try the Windows 10 End Of Support Calculator to help you understand what the benefits and costs might be.

Stay protected with PCs and laptops that are built for business:

• Protect valuable business and personal data with enhanced privacy settings and IT controls
• Benefit from Windows 11 in-built layers of protection.
• Defend against cyberthreats with the latest safeguards, including biometric sign-in.

Make the move to supercharged efficiency now:

• Speed up everyday tasks with AI assistance on business-ready devices.
• Find the right content at the right time with relevant content automatically available in Start menu, Windows search and File Explorer.
• Achieve more, anywhere, with faster processing power and extended battery life.

Delivering power, productivity and protection:

• 62% reported drop in security
incidents with Windows 11 Pro PCs versus Windows 10 Pro PCs.
• 70% of Copilot users surveyed felt that the tool helped them be more productive.
• The freedom to work anywhere with up to 20 hours of battery life.
• Customers who migrate to Windows 11 see a decrease in IT maintenance costs.

Upgrade without delay!

If you’re interested in upgrading to Windows 11, talk to Technical Drive about the range of new devices available and our flexible purchasing options.

FAQs

What happens to my PC when Windows 10 reaches the end of support date?

• PCs and laptops running Windows 10 will still function, but Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, feature updates or security updates or fixes which expose a greater risk to viruses and malware.

What is the upgrade process from Windows 10 to Windows 11?

• Please view  https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-11-specifications  to access the full minimum hardware requirements and specs for upgrade.

What is a Windows update vs an upgrade?

• An update is a change within a specific version of a Windows product. An upgrade is when you change OS versions, for example moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

What options do I have for staying supported on a Windows operating system?

• You can check to see if your PC meets the minimum requirements by opening Settings > Privacy and Security > Windows Update. If your PC can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 Pro, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for free.
• If your PC is not able to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro or you want to replace it, you can move to Windows 11 Pro by purchasing a new business PC.

How do I get a supported version of Windows?

• There are a couple of potential ways to get Windows 11: 
  • Purchase a new PC with Windows 11: Windows 11 is the most current version of Windows. If you have an older PC, we recommend that you move to Windows 11 by buying a new PC. Hardware and software have improved a lot since Windows 10 was released and today’s computers are faster, more powerful and more secure.
  • Install Windows 11 on your current PC: Check to see if your current PC meets the minimum requirements by opening Settings >  Windows Update. If your PC is able to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

Can I upgrade to Windows 11 for free?

• The upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro to the equivalent edition of Windows 11 is free (for example, Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro). Check to see if this is an option for you by opening Settings > > Windows Update. If your PC is able to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11, you should see an option in Windows Update to upgrade to Windows 11 for free.

What can I do with my old computer?

• If you have an eligible computer, we can help you recycle your old device securely and responsibility, ensuring that the data remains protected.

Will my current Windows 10 applications, devices and accessories work with Windows 11?

• Yes, most applications, devices and accessories that worked with Windows 10 Pro are compatible with Windows 11 Pro. You can also check with the software, device or accessory manufacturer to confirm compatibility.