Microsoft, Windows 11

No, Microsoft has not 'reversed course' on Windows 11 hardware requirements
A flurry of inflammatory headlines this week insisted that Microsoft had 'raised the white flag' and would allow customers to upgrade old Windows 10 PCs to Windows 11. That's not true. Here's how the comedy of errors unfolded.
Here's what Microsoft wants you do if you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Windows 11 should not be installed on unsupported hardware, says Microsoft, but in case you do it, here's what you should do.
No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
Except, if you actually look at the support document, no such instructions are given. Instead, the support document simply details what will happen if you choose to install Windows 11 on an unsupported machine. It does not provide instructions on how to do so.
Microsoft: No support or updates for Windows 11 PCs without minimum hardware requirements
Microsoft’s minimum requirements for Windows 11 cover several hardware components, including having enough RAM and a powerful enough microprocessor. But the most contentious issue is whether a PC contains or supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), specifically version 2.0, released in 2014.
Microsoft confirms it's not lowering Windows 11 system requirements for unsupported hardware
Microsoft has confirmed it is not lowering the system requirements of Windows 11 for running on unsupported hardware.
Installing Windows 11 on old PCs is incredibly risky. Here’s why
Time is running out for older PCs running Windows 10, with less than a year to go until the operating system gets the axe. If ...
Vertical taskbars are back in Windows 11, but not from Microsoft
You can now use vertical taskbars in Windows 11 if you have the latest beta of third-party app Start11. The app also lets you ...
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Windows 11 KB5048753 update now visually previews content that's about to be shared
Microsoft has unveiled a new update for Insiders in the Beta Channel, featuring many changes and improvements. Windows 11 ...
Windows 11 could encourage emoji use with this key change
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 suggests that PC users will soon get an emoji panel button in the taskbar.
Windows 11 Mixed Reality support revived for Meta Quest 3, Quest 3S headsets
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Bid farewell to this small but helpful Windows 11 feature
As Microsoft mentions in a December 12 blog post, Windows 11 users will soon no longer receive future updates for the ...
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: Which is right for you?
Windows 11 Pro has several outstanding features that are truly useful. But are they enough to warrant an upgrade? Here's what ...