Windows 11 24H2 has finally arrived and Microsoft calls it a "full OS swap". It's a shame that the new Windows update is still reliant on Recall.

Microsoft has been busy. The rest of the tech world has also been busy, it seems. After I leave the room, it seems like everything is "AI this" or "AI that". Microsoft is rolling out a "full OS swap" which it calls a "full operating systems (OS) switch". It seems to be paving the way for AI.

Windows 11 24H2 has finally arrived, at least for those who are included in the first segment of update rollout. It is packed with some surprisingly cool features. I say "surprisingly," because all the Windows Recall talk really turned me off of 24H2 and many of its pre-release Insider Preview build. It seems to be a bit buggy (via Windows Latest).

Windows 11 does have some cool features, but whether they justify the "full OS switch" designation is debatable. Here are some of my favourite features in the update.

• Support for Wi-Fi 7
• A refresh button for WiFi networks, along with a scan status indicator, will help you locate the networks you require.
• "Clear labels on the context menu indicate actions like cut, copy, past, rename share and delete. This simplifies your daily tasks."
• The ability to "easily move files between breadcrumbs on the File Explorer address bar".
• Sudo for Windows
• The Task Manager now displays DDR speed in MT/s instead of MHz for more accurate readings.

This last one is a breather for hardware nerds such as myself. I was, up until fairly recently, and much to the dismay of the other PC Gamer hardware folks, a total "MHz" fanatic. But it's wrong, okay? If I accept it, then you can as well.

Microsoft's exposition begins by stating that the "full OS switch" "contains new elements required to deliver transformative AI experiences and exceptional performances."

Microsoft also states that it is about "enhancing connectivity through the introduction of WiFi 7 and boosting productivity with quick settings. It's also about improving accessibility by supporting advanced assistive hearing device support." It also introduces energy-saving functions that extend battery life, and reduce energy consumption." So is not allAI.

The MT/s issue is not mentioned. This is buried in the update notes. Bummer.

The potential bugs may not make DDR metrics or right-click menus attractive enough to encourage users to update. These include BSODs on Intel 11th Gen systems due to Intel audio drivers. Other issues include unresponsive Easy Anti-Cheat processes (EAC) on some Intel platforms and unresponsive finger sensors.

These issues are platform-specific, and may not affect everyone on the affected platforms. Win11 24H2 is expected to be rolled out gradually, with more and more users being able to access it over time. This will depend on how Microsoft evaluates the performance of different devices.

However, given the recent bugs that have been associated with Windows 11 Previews I won't be holding my breath.

24H2 will continue to push *gulp* Windows Recall despite the backlash. This Black Mirror-esque program records everything you do on your PC for AI-enhanced searches and "recall". Windows Insiders will have access to it. Although you won't have the option to uninstall this feature, you should be able turn it off.

In addition to Recall and other AI enhancements, 24H2 will push tons of AI enhancements into various applications and system settings. These include Cocreator in Microsoft Photos and Paint, Image Creator for Microsoft Photos and Auto Super Resolution, which is an AI-assisted upscaling at the OS level.

What do you think? Are the new features worth the dystopian ones? I'm personally not too interested in all this AI nonsense, and while I appreciate the Wi-Fi refresh option and improved right-click options, I don't think they'll make up for my concerns about Recall.