However, with a few tweaks you’re able to avoid most of those risks.

Youll need to be running Windows 10 to make it enroll.

Then go through this:

Open Start menu and search for Insider.

Click Advanced Windows Update options.

Under Get Insider builds click Get started.

reset your PC to apply updates.

At least until Microsoft changes its policies.

Click Manage optional features.

Click Add a feature.

Find the Insider Hub on the list and click Install.

These are often a lot more detailed than what youll find onthe Windows Blog.

Youll find information on updated Preview apps, known bugs, and release notes for new Preview builds.

Here, you’re able to browse feedback from other Insiders.

The worst youll get is a very rare nag that asks how you like a certain feature.

Beyond that, the Insider builds work just like regular Windows.

Ive been using the preview builds for over a year and my computer hasnt melted.

This allows that hardware to upgrade again in the future.

You have a month to do this.

Unlike previous versions, Windows 10doesnt stop working entirelyif you dont activate it.

Youll just be nagged with a watermark, and a few personalization features wont work until you pay up.

The Fast level will give you the most bleeding edge, potentially broken updates Microsoft releases.

The Slow level will take it easier, minimizing risk but still giving you pretty early updates.

These are the builds that are ready for final testing before going out to the public at large.

To tweak these parameters, search for Insider from the Start menu and choose Advanced Windows Update options.

At the bottom of the window that opens, adjust the Insider Level slider.

We recommend staying on Release Preview if youre planning to use this machine regularly.

Defer Upgrades

you might also slow your update process down even further by deferring updates.

Ironically, becoming an Insider lets you defer upgrades for several months.

This is especially handy if you want to get into the Insider program without the risk.

it’s possible for you to find this feature in the same menu where you adjusted your Insider level.

At the top of the window, initiate the checkbox that says Defer upgrades.