Microsoft really, really wants Windows 10 users to buy Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft is continuing its efforts to get straggling Windows 10 users to make the jump to Windows 11. Last week, the company published a new blog post (spotted by Windows Central) that shamelessly promotes its new Copilot+ PCs as the way forward for users still on older Windows 10 PCs that aren’t eligible for the Windows 11 upgrade.

Among other things, Microsoft is trying to entice you with brand-new AI features such as Recall, which takes periodic screenshots of your screen, analyzes it using AI, then indexes it so you can search through all your past PC activity at a later time. Another big benefit touted in the blog post is that Copilot+ PCs are purported to be up to five times faster than a five-year-old Windows device, with enhanced security features on top.

Yet, while Copilot+ PCs are certainly novel and do offer plenty of benefits in the battery life and performance departments, they’re still in need of some serious improvements. And features like Recall remain controversial for their privacy and security concerns, so much so that we don’t entirely trust it—Recall is too risky and you should turn it off.

Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. After that, the operating system will no longer receive any new security updates, which means it will become increasingly unsafe to use as it grows more vulnerable to malware and hackers.

What can you do if you’re still on Windows 10? One option is to upgrade to Windows 11 for free if your PC meets the requirements. If it doesn’t, Microsoft simply won’t let you upgrade (and wants you to buy a Copilot+ PC in its place). Your other options include paying to extend Windows 10 support, switching to Linux, or staying on Windows 10 post-support and dealing with all the risks. Learn more about that in our article on how to keep your Windows 10 PC going after end-of-support.