In its latest move to accelerate the shift away from Windows 10, Microsoft has published a new blog post that heavily promotes its Copilot+ PCs as the ideal solution for users still stuck on older hardware. The message, flagged by Windows Central, is clear: if your device isn’t eligible for Windows 11, Microsoft wants you to replace it with a brand-new AI-powered machine.
At the center of this sales pitch is Recall, a flagship AI feature that takes automatic screenshots of your desktop activity, uses AI to understand them, and allows you to search through your digital history with ease. Microsoft is also boasting that Copilot+ PCs offer up to 5x faster performance compared to five-year-old devices, with better security and power efficiency to match.
However, while these machines offer plenty of forward-thinking features, there’s still reason to be cautious. Recall, for example, has already become one of the most controversial features due to the way it collects and stores sensitive screen data. The feature may sound convenient, but the privacy implications are serious enough that users should consider turning it off altogether until Microsoft can offer more robust safeguards.
With Windows 10 reaching end-of-support on October 14, 2025, users need to start making decisions now. If your device meets Windows 11’s hardware requirements, upgrading is still free. If not, you’re left with a few choices: purchase a Copilot+ PC, pay for extended support, move to a different operating system like Linux, or continue using Windows 10 at your own risk. For those opting to stick with Windows 10 past its end-of-life, we’ve put together a detailed guide on staying secure after support ends.