With Windows 11, Microsoft will make a major change in the way it handles updates.

Windows Central reported that instead of updating Windows twice a year, as Windows 10 has done in the past, Microsoft will release one major update per year. Just as Apple does every summer with macOS.

The term "Windows 10 update" has come to be disliked by many. Not only because it seems to force Microsoft to update the OS at the most inopportune times, but also because updates have a reputation for breaking everything. It is especially annoying when updates are pushed out every few months.

Some users have suggested that Microsoft should make fewer, larger updates. This would allow for tighter quality control and users would be far less likely to end up with updates that do not randomly trigger the blue screen of death.

At the very least, this move means that users will not be forced to update their machines as often. In other words, they will be less likely to sit around waiting for Windows to enter the update-reboot cycle.

Additionally, Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 updates are 40% smaller than those of Windows 10. As a result, the entire process will be faster and should not put as much strain on data capacity or spare storage space on the PC.

However, this will not stop Microsoft from releasing various security updates frequently. However, this is a good start and hopefully Microsoft will find a way to release essential patches quickly and securely. Ideally, we don't want to put machines through endless boot cycles any longer.

Windows 11 will be released later this year, in October if rumors are correct. If you can't wait that long, you can access a version of the OS right now by downloading the Windows 11 Insider Preview.

Just note that the preview version is essentially still a beta version, not the final product. It also requires a PC or laptop with all the specs to run Windows 11, including the TPM module.