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Many of you already know and are trying to ignore the fact that Windows 10 will be phasing out of existence sooner than we’d like to deal with. Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Windows 10 in October of 2025. That will be the end of the road; there will be no more updates, security patches, or support.  

We must boldly face the future and upgrade to Windows 11 now…or very soon. New features and conveniences aside, the upgrade really is crucial in protecting your business technology and making sure that it is fast, capable, and secure.  

Why is better to upgrade now rather than later? 

1. Concerns for Security: Once Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, any computers that haven’t yet been updated are left extremely vulnerable. Hackers are already counting on the fact that not everyone will be updated and will be ready to exploit these highly vulnerable systems. By ensuring that you have the Windows 11 update, you keep your business data and personal information secure. 
2. Avoid Business Disruptions: Giving yourself enough time to plan for the update allows you to roll out the updates one department at a time rather than all at once. This decreases you the risk of business disruption and loss of income. 
3. 3. Better Performance: Because Windows 11 is designed with the latest upgrades to be faster and more efficient, your hardware will be operating with better performance. You’ll undoubtedly notice the difference. 
4. 4. Refreshing Improvements on Windows Features: You’ll find the same reliable system with a more modern aesthetic. The programs operate more efficiently for organizations. And you’ll find more options in the Virtual Desktops to create different desktops for different tasks.

What is required to upgrade? 

You’ll need to make sure that your PC will have the capability to run the new Windows 11 update, as their operating system, has some specific hardware requirements.  You’ll need the following: 

• A compatible 64-bit processor with at least 1 GHz clock speed and 2 or more cores. 

• 4 GB of RAM or more. 

• 64 GB of storage or more. 

• UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability. 

• TPM version 2.0. 

• DirectX 12 compatible graphics with a WDDM 2.0 driver. 

Some of these upgrades will inevitably mean new hardware for your business technology if you are operating on older systems. Make sure you are ready for Windows 11 with a newer PCs which give you better capabilities for your storage, RAM, and processors. Newer PCs are also more energy efficient; they use less power which saves on your power bill and helps the environment.  

You will also need to make sure you backup your data before making the change, using storage on the cloud of an external hard drive. This safeguards your data so that nothing is lost in the transition.  

Finally, reach out to us for help! Tech Eagles happily serves businesses to make sure they are running smoothly for their customers. Call us today! 

 

“How do I say goodbye to what we had?
The good times that made us laugh, outweighed the bad.
I thought we’d get to see forever, but forever has blown away.
It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday.” -Boyz II Men