Read more: 5 Windows 10 features that beat what you had on Windows 7 How do I upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10? How much will it cost me? (You can turn these off if you want to, by going to Windows Update Settings > Advanced Options and changing from Automatic to another option in the drop-down menu.)

Unlike previous versions of the OS, Windows 10 offers automatic updates by default, to keep systems more secure. The most recent Windows 10 November 2021 update includes features like new Wi-Fi security standards and other changes aimed at management and security. Read more: 11 easy Windows 10 tricks you didn't know about The OS also integrates better with Microsoft OneDrive and other cloud tools. Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana is also available on Windows 10 PCs. A dictation feature lets you easily record ideas. A feature called Calls allows you to place and answer Android calls on your PC (and you can connect your iPhone to your Windows PC as well). One is the Your Phone app, which allows you to access texts, notifications and apps from your phone using your PC - similar to Apple's Continuity features.

What's the difference between Windows 7 and Windows 10, anyway?īesides a suite of security tools, Windows 10 also offers more features.

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