Microsoft, Windows 11 and PCs
Can't Upgrade to Windows 11? Microsoft's Advice Is to "Buy a New PC"
If you're currently using any version of Windows other than Windows 11, then your system is either already unsupported (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8.1), or soon to become unsupported (Windows 10). And Microsoft's best advice for anyone in that situation is "move to Windows 11 by buying a new PC".
You can still upgrade old PCs to Windows 11, even if Microsoft says no: Readers prove it
If your PC runs Windows 10, you can ignore those pesky compatibility checks and upgrade to Windows 11. Here's how nearly two dozen ZDNET readers got the job done and saved their laptops from the scrap pile.
Windows 11 24H2 might require a new PC to run as intended, per Microsoft
Windows 11 will reach its maximum only on new PCs, says Microsoft. The company has recently updated its support page with new advice.
Microsoft is bringing smaller taskbar icons to Windows 11
Microsoft has been making quite a few changes to the Windows 11 taskbar, but there’s still room for improvement. Despite the big Windows 11 2024 Update that just dropped and all the nifty features and improvements in that update,
Microsoft cracks down on Windows 11 upgrades for 'incompatible' PCs, but there's a workaround
The endless cat-and-mouse game between Microsoft and the community of devoted Windows hackers just took another turn.
Want to upgrade to Windows 11? Just buy a new PC, says Microsoft
When Windows 11 was released, it set an ultimatum for people wanting to upgrade; have a CPU that supports TPM 2.0, or don't upgrade at all. Since then, the company has seen Window
Microsoft is tightening its Windows 11 restrictions - but hackers swoop in to save the day, again
A popular Rufus fix developed to address issues with Windows 11 upgrades not working on older PCs is no longer effective.
Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Blue Screen Warning For All Users
The latest Windows 11 update can bring more than the fixes it promised. Microsoft warns it can make your system reboot again ...
Microsoft starts rolling out its Windows 11 2024 update with lots of useful improvements
The Start menu has a big change for those using Microsoft’s Phone Link software. The Windows 11 2024 update adds a side panel ...
Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 Update is now available, here's what you need to know
Today, Microsoft announced the general availability of Windows 11 version 24H2, also known as the Windows 11 2024 Update.
What Is Inside Microsoft’s Major Windows 11 Update?
Version 24H2 adds the sudo command for developers and alerts users when an application accesses their physical location.
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With KB5044388, Microsoft introduces a new Timer and Countdown in Windows 11
KB5044388 has brought some huge changes to the Windows 11 Dev Channel, which ultimately will impact the OS for general users.
Microsoft reminds how Windows 11 24H2 update can be "optional" on office PCs0 0
Microsoft released Windows 11 24H2 yesterday alongside LTSC 2024 for managed PCs. It has reminded how such PCs can have it as ...
Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact
According to the developers, Rebound 11 does not modify any essential system files but offers plenty of new toys for power ...
Microsoft promises Windows 11’s Edge browser will become “very fast” – but will it be enough to beat Chrome?
Microsoft Edge’s settings page is going to be more responsive. It’s the latest of Edge’s components ported by Microsoft to ...