Microsoft Declares 2025 the 'Year of the Windows 11 PC Refresh'

With Windows 10 support ending in October, Microsoft urges users to upgrade to Windows 11, highlighting new AI-enabled PCs and enhanced security features.

Windows 10 support will officially end on October 14, 2025, leaving devices without security or feature updates, prompting Microsoft to push for upgrades to Windows 11.
Microsoft is emphasizing the benefits of new Windows 11 PCs, including improved performance, battery life, and AI capabilities through Copilot+ PCs powered by advanced processors from Qualcomm, AMD, and Intel.
Copilot+ PCs are marketed as up to five times faster than older Windows PCs and feature enhanced security measures like TPM 2.0 and Pluton security processors for chip-to-cloud protection.
IDC research indicates that nearly 80% of businesses and 70% of consumers plan to refresh their PC hardware by the end of 2025, aligning with Microsoft's focus on driving Windows 11 adoption.
Microsoft continues to roll out updates for Windows 11, including the upcoming 25H2 update, while AI-driven features like Windows Recall and enhanced search tools remain in development.