When is Windows 11 coming out and is it free?
The wait is nearly over. Microsofts next big Windows release is about to launch, and weve got all the details. Read all the latest Phones & Gadgets news  Keep up-to-date on Apple stories  Get the latest on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram  2 The new layout shows the Taskbar in the centre of the screen Credit: Microsoft  Windows is one of the worlds most popular operating systems. In fact, Windows 10 is already running on billions of machines globally, despite being just a few years old. Windows 11 replaces it, bringing new features and a redesigned look thats far cleaner. Windows 11 release date  Microsoft hasnt confirmed exactly when Windows 11 will be out. 2 Windows 11 makes some major changes  What we do know is that its on the way very soon. Microsoft said: Windows 11 isnt here yet, but will be coming later this year.  In the meantime, you should find out if your PC is eligible for the upgrade. Probably the easiest way to check if your computer can run Windows 11 is to download Microsofts own app. Later this year, well start seeing laptops and PCs sold with Windows 11 bundled in. The good news is that Windows 11 will be totally free as an upgrade from Windows 10. If youre running an older operating system, you can upgrade to Windows 10 and then Windows 11 if you prefer. You can also join up with Microsofts Windows Insider program to try early versions of Windows 11 before general release. Horrifying truth revealed by expert  In other news, Instagram is making it easier for you to publicly display your pronouns on your profile. Facebook is facing backlash in the US over plans to create a version of Instagram for children under 13. And, China is claiming to be a world leader in 6G technology, according to reports. We pay for your stories! Email us at tech@the-sun.co.uk