If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.

Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update. This is the release that Copilot+ PCs have been running since the summer, and it's now beginning to roll out to the rest of the Windows 11 user base.

Microsoft is beginning to roll out the Windows 11 2024 Update today. Here's how to get it, when it will arrive, and what it means if you do or do not own a Copilot+ processor.

Version 24H2 adds the sudo command for developers and alerts users when an application accesses their physical location.

Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2024 update, but it quickly became clear that the company was far more eager to unveil new features for its Copilot AI and Copilot+ AI PCs. In this episode,

The Start menu has a big change for those using Microsoft’s Phone Link software. The Windows 11 2024 update adds a side panel to the Start menu that provides information on your phone’s battery status and notifications as well as quick access to messages, calls, and photos. The floating panel is a neat addition for Phone Link users.

If you unfortunately updated to Windows 11 and are experiencing problems, there might be a remedy. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View Update History > Uninstall updates.

Windows 11's 2024 update starts rolling out today, and there are also some new Copilot+ AI PC features coming.