#1060 – What’s the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?

So, what's the diff?

Windows 10, Windows 11 ... what's the difference, anyway?

To some it's the difference between something they can use, and something they can loathe.

To others, it's just not that big a difference.

Yes, there's quite the variety of opinions on this one. I'll review what I see, and invite comments about what people are experiencing.

What's the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Also this week

• Is it safe to share anything with anyone?
• What a VPN doesn't do.
• Someone sending email from your address?
• Password reset requests you didn't ask for.
• A chat about Microsoft.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

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What's the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?
After all this time.

As we approach the end of Windows 10 support, it's worth asking the question: what's the difference, anyway?
Read: What's the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

How Can It Be Safe to Give My Information to Anyone? Safer than you may think, but caution is still called for.
If we listen to the news, we might never leave the house, much less go online. I'll review why that kind of thinking is opportunity lost as well as how to stay safe. Read: How Can It Be Safe to Give My Information to Anyone?

Does a VPN Protect Me From Telemetry and Other Data Gathering? No. That's not what VPNs do.
VPNs don't impact data tracking or collection. We'll look at why that is and what you might want to do about it. Read: Does a VPN Protect Me From Telemetry and Other Data Gathering?

Someone's Sending From My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them? When the email from you didn't really come from you, what do you do?
Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers can send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it. Read: Someone's Sending From My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them?

Why Am I Getting "We Received a Request to Reset Your Facebook Password"? No need to panic.
Why they happen, and what to do about them. Read: Why Am I Getting "We Received a Request to Reset Your Facebook Password"?

Let's Chat About Microsoft A story of lost opportunity when it comes to consumers
I reflect on Microsoft, and some of their many disappointing decisions that would indicate average consumers aren't really on their radar. Read: Let's Chat About Microsoft

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Let's Chat ... about Microsoft Join me as I dive into a candid discussion about Microsoft?past, present, and what it all means for everyday users like you and me. With nearly two decades of experience inside Microsoft and over two decades helping people navigate its products, I?ve got some strong opinions on the company?s shift away from individual consumers. From frustrating changes in Windows, Outlook, and OneDrive to the increasing push toward corporate priorities, I?ll break down why it feels like Microsoft no longer has the average user?s best interests at heart. But don?t worry?my goal isn?t just to vent. I?ll also share practical advice for dealing with these changes and making Windows work for you. Whether you're frustrated with forced updates, curious about Linux, or just want to understand where Microsoft is headed, let's chat about Microsoft! Watch: Let's Chat ... about Microsoft

Why Am I Getting "We Received a Request to Reset Your Facebook Password"? Why they happen, and what to do about them. Watch: Why Am I Getting "We Received a Request to Reset Your Facebook Password"?

No, Your Email Wasn't Hacked'Here's Why Spammers Fake Your Address Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers often send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it. Watch: No, Your Email Wasn't Hacked'Here's Why Spammers Fake Your Address

Does a VPN Protect Me From Telemetry and Other Data Gathering? VPNs don't impact data tracking or collection. We'll look at why that is and what you might want to do about it. Watch: Does a VPN Protect Me From Telemetry and Other Data Gathering?

What's the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11? As we close in to decision time at the end of Windows 10 support, it's worth asking the question: what's the difference, anyway? Watch: What's the Difference Between Windows 10 and Windows 11?

How Can It Be Safe to Give My Information to Anyone? If we listen to the news, we might never leave the house, much less go online. I'll review why that kind of thinking is opportunity lost as well as how to stay safe. Watch: How Can It Be Safe to Give My Information to Anyone?

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