Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...

Microsoft released the latest annual update to its flagship Windows operating system today. It might be the least exciting launch in the 30-plus-year history of Windows. And that's just fine.

If you're an Insider, you can test the new features of the next version of Windows 11. Here's what's new and what to expect.