For those who want to use Windows 11 right now, there is no shortage of options. But if you've been waiting to upgrade to Windows 11, you should know that the upgrade may be rolling out sooner than you think.

Microsoft had previously announced that the Windows 11 upgrade rollout would take several months, but that has changed. Apparently, Microsoft is happy to speed everything up.

Those who remember the initial rollout of Windows 10 in 2015 will know that the upgrade was not without problems. But this time, according to Microsoft, the feedback from users has been mostly positive, which is why this change is happening.

In other words, if your system is running Windows 10 version 2004 (or later) and you have applied the September 14 2021 servicing update, the upgrade to Windows 11 should be available now. Go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update and select Check for Updates.

If you are using an eligible PC and meet the strict system requirements of Windows 11, you may see an upgrade option. If not, you will need to wait a little longer for it to roll out.

Even though my laptop has all the necessary upgrades and hardware to run Windows 11, there is no option to upgrade now. You may be a little luckier than I am.

But if updates are not yet available, there is no need to stick with Windows 10. Be sure to check out our guide on how to upgrade to Windows 11, which includes instructions on how to manually download and install Microsoft's latest OS. Alternatively, you can pay Microsoft to stream Windows 11 to any device you want, whether it's running Windows or not.

There are even ways to force an upgrade to Windows 11 without a TPM. However, if you meet all the system requirements except the TPM, this could be one of the workarounds.

If your laptop is out of date and you want a fresh start (so to speak) with Windows 11, check out our Best Laptops list and our frequently updated Black Friday laptop deals page.