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

When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 in 2021, its new, stringent hardware compatibility test included checking for the presence of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) -- specifically, one that meets the ...

Starting Oct. 14, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 10. That leaves many, many computers potentially vulnerable to all sorts of security issues. Many Windows 10 computers are fully compatible ...

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an all singing, all dancing security component that can store sensitive secrets such as encryption keys, and help ensure the machine boots the firmware and software ...

The era of Windows 10 is officially over, and Windows 11 has taken over. Microsoft ended support for their former OS in October, although it will still offer security updates for one more year. Plenty ...

Despite warnings and a disclaimer, PC owners can now install Windows 11 on their machine, even if it’s incompatible. The computing giant has done a complete 180-degree turn on its policy that PCs ...

Users on Reddit have uncovered a new workaround for running Windows 11 on older computers. They've found that Windows 11 IoT Enterprise can be installed on hardware that doesn't meet Microsoft's ...

Update, Jan. 27, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 26, has been updated to expand upon the security dangers ahead for Windows 10 users who don’t take the free upgrade to Windows 11 on offer ...