Microsoft said my PC couldn't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few ...

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.

You don’t have a choice — upgrade to Windows 11 for just $10

For the cost of a sandwich, you’ll get Microsoft’s newest OS, full security support, and access to its growing suite of AI ...
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Microsoft makes its stringent TPM 2.0 Windows 11 upgrade requirement "non-negotiable" — potentially leading to the single biggest jump in junked and unsupported Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft recently published a new blog post indicating that its stringent TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is non-negotiable. The company says the security feature is "a ...
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Windows 11 upgrade: Can I keep using my old Windows 10 license?

When upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, most users focus on technicalquestions: ・Will my existing computer meet the increased hardware requirements? ・Will I find my way around the new interface? ・Are ...
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What I learned from 3 years of running Windows 11 on “unsupported” PCs

The Windows 10 update cliff is coming in October 2025. We’ve explained why that’s a big deal, and we have a comprehensive guide to updating to Windows 11 (recently updated to account for changes in ...
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Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired ... 11—primarily due to the ...