8 Ways Windows 11 Is Better than Windows

We've told you why you should hold off on upgrading to Windows 11. This is the opposing argument.

- By Mark Hachman

Windows 11 isn't bad. Yes, we've called Windows 11 unnecessary, (fave. co/3cdEtj3) and we still feel that the average person has no need to make the transition to an unfamiliar, restrictive operating system. But it would be unfair to say that Windows 11 hasn't taken any steps ahead, either-yes, beyond Windows 10. So we're calling them out, right here and right now.

I myself use Windows 11 on a daily basis, as part and parcel of my coverage here at PCWorld. As part of our Windows 11 at six months (fave. co/3rARUIb) reexamination of Windows, about the only aspect of Windows 11 that I refuse to use is the Start menu. It's simply poorly organized and offers little value.

I do think that eventually, you'll upgrade your PC to Windows 11 if you haven't done so already, so this piece puts a spotlight on some of its best bits. Rest assured that this story isn't trying to list all of the features of Windows 11. Instead, these are the meaningful features that we think justify an upgrade. Our coverage of six new Windows 11 features to try first (fave. co/3Mz5IKW) and how to make Windows 11 look like Windows (fave.co/3G1SpdZ) may also be of interest if you decide to take the leap.

A PRODUCTIVITY-FIRST APPROACH

There is absolutely no way that anyone would try to work on an Xbox. That means that Microsoft can design its game console for games, with an interface, Game Pass subscription service, and Auto Resume features all designed to buy, play, and resume games as quickly as possible. Let's face it: On the Xbox, the Edge browser is an afterthought (and a real pain to use, incidentally).