Windows 10 has been a free upgrade for Windows 7/8.1 users for the past year, but the deadline for that freebie is about to expire.
So if you've been on the fence, and you've not upgraded yet, be aware that you've only until the end of today (July 29) to hit that update button and find out what all the fuss is about.
After that, you'll have to pay for Windows 10, and the operating system will set you back £100 (or $120 over in the US and AU$179 down under).
Boosted adoption
Windows 10 has been picking up users at a decent pace, and we expect that the figures for July will prove to be a big boost, given that a fair number of those who have been mulling the upgrade over the past year will likely pull the trigger to avoid having to fork out a later date.
Microsoft's newest OS has already proved particularly popular with gamers, because it offers DirectX 12 support which is a major boon. Indeed, almost half of PC gamers on Steam are now running Windows 10.
And following the cessation of the free upgrade, Microsoft will be pushing out the big Anniversary Update on August 2. It comes complete with many new features including bolstered security and a host of improvements to the Edge browser.
Should you upgrade?
If you still haven't made your mind up about upgrading to Windows 10, check out our recent articles that detail everything you need to know about Microsoft's latest operating system.
- TechRadar's definitive Windows 10 review
- How to install Windows 10 while it's still free
- Should you upgrade to Windows 10? How Microsoft's OS could be good for you
- TechRadar's writers reflect on upgrading to Windows 10
- Windows 10 Anniversary Update: everything you need to know
- 18 unmissable PC games from the Windows 10 era
- 10 Xbox One games we're just dying to Play Anywere
- Opinion: why Windows 10 in 2016 finally respects our common sense
- From DirectX 12 to Xbox streaming: what Windows 10's future holds for gamers
If you're already running Windows 10, check out our OS-specific tutorials below:
- How to install Windows 10 while it's still free
- How to use Windows 10: everything you need to know
- How to uninstall Windows 10 and revert back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
- How to use Windows Update in Windows 10
- How to disable Cortana on Windows 10's Anniversary Update
This article is part of TechRadar's Windows 10 week. Microsoft's latest operating system turns from a free to a paid upgrade on July 29, and we're looking to answer the question of whether it's good for you.
