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Today marks the beginning of the end of Windows 10. It’s been more than a decade since Microsoft released the operating system, and it will no longer support Windows 10 after today. This doesn’t mean your current PC that’s running Windows 10 will suddenly stop working when the clock strikes midnight tonight, but it will no longer receive new security updates, bug fixes or any technical support from Microsoft, making your Windows 10 PC more susceptible to security vulnerabilities and online threats.
Time for a new laptop? I've got recs
Microsoft is offering a free upgrade to Windows 11, but if your laptop is too old and not compatible with Windows 11 and you think spending $30 for a year of additional security updates is throwing good money after bad, then it might be time for a laptop upgrade.
I’ve tested and reviewed all types of Windows 11 laptops in the past year and have a handful of favorites that span a wide range of prices. From Copilot Plus PCs with thin-and-light designs and all-day battery life to high-powered models for content creation or gaming, each of these laptops has won an Editors’ Choice award. Also included is the best two-in-one convertible and my top business laptop.
And my last recommendation here isn’t a Windows laptop but my favorite MacBook, the 15-inch Air with Apple’s M4 chip that I think is the best overall MacBook for most people. Because if you are turning the page on Windows 10, then maybe it’s time to drop Microsoft’s Windows platform altogether in favor of Apple’s MacOS.
Matt Elliott/CNET Photo Gallery 1/4 Matt Elliott/CNET Best Windows laptop Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 8.4 /10 SCORE Pros Beautiful, durable design
Class-leading battery life
Strong performance
Awesome and accurate haptic touchpad Cons No OLED option
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