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You can now run Windows 11 without meeting system requirements — here’s how

By Tom Pritchard published

Windows 365 lets you skip Windows 11's pesky system requirements and stream the OS from the cloud.

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Windows 11 users can now test Android apps — here’s how

By Tony Polanco published

Android apps are finally arriving on Windows 11 via the Windows Insider Program.

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Windows 11 bug slowing some PCs down, but a fix is coming

By Tony Polanco published

Another Windows 11 bug is causing PCs to slow down, but a fix is coming soon.

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How to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10

By Tony Polanco published

In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to upgrade a compatible PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

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Windows 11: How to enable TPM on your PC

By Tony Polanco published

Can't figure out how to enable TPM on your PC? We show you the necessary steps.

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Microsoft justifies Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement in new video

By Tony Polanco published

Windows 11's TPM requirement has caused headaches for users trying to update to the new OS on older machines. A new video explains Microsoft's stringent security requirements.

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Windows 11 is crushing AMD performance — early adopters beware

By Tom Pritchard published

AMD has confirmed its hardware isn't playing nice with Windows 11, but a fix is in the works.

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Bypass Windows 11's ridiculous system requirements with this hack

By Alex Wawro published

Microsoft has provided an official registry hack to get around Windows 11's strict CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements.

Microsoft announced the Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Duo 2, Surface Pro 8 and other devices at its Surface event 2021.

Microsoft Surface event recap: Surface Laptop Studio, Surface Pro 8, Surface Duo 2 and more

By Philip Michaels, Roland Moore-Colyer published

Microsoft's Surface event revealed new Windows 11 hardware debuting next month. We recap all the announcements.

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How to download and install Windows 11 — a step-by-step guide

By Henry T. Casey, Alex Wawro published

Here's how to install Windows 11 if you're running Windows 10.

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I wouldn’t upgrade to Windows 11 yet — here's why

By Alex Wawro published

Windows 11 is officially out, and while it offers some neat new features it’s not quite the revolution I was hoping for.

Windows 11 isn't enough to get me to leave macOS behind

Windows 11 can’t make me switch from a Mac — here’s why

By Henry T. Casey published

Glossy colors and a lot of hype isn't enough to sway our senior editor, who already splits his time between PC and Mac, to go all-in on PCs.

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Windows 11 will run Android apps — but not yet

By Imad Khan published

Back in June, Microsoft announced that Android apps will work on its latest operating system. But Windows 11 has arrived with Android app support still in development.

What is a TPM and why Windows 11 needs one

What is a TPM? And here's why you need it for Windows 11

By Imad Khan published

To run Windows 11, a trusted platform module, or TPM will be required. But what is a TPM? Does your laptop or PC already have it? If not, can you install one? Here's everything you need to know.

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How to do a clean install of Windows 11 using an ISO file

By Robert Irvine published

Want to try an ISO of the new Windows 11 without signing up for the Windows Insider Program? We explain how to do a clean install of Windows 11 today

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Windows 11 Start menu: Here’s everything that’s new

By Brian Westover published

Take a tour through the new Start Menu on Windows 11, with new features, a slick redesign and a new home on the taskbar.

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Windows 11 requirements: These are all the CPUs that are compatible

By Imad Khan published

Windows 11 will have more stringent hardware requirements when compared to previous versions. This includes having an 8th generation or newer CPU. Here are all the compatible chips.

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Windows 11 system requirements — check to see if your PC can run it

By Tom Pritchard published

Windows 11 won't run on every PC. Here's the system requirements you need.

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You can actually upgrade to Windows 11 without a TPM — here's how

By Tony Polanco published

A new script allows you to bypass the TPM check and force-install Windows 11 on older hardware.

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The 8 best Windows 11 features you'll want to try first

By Tony Polanco published

Windows 11 comes with a slew of new features and apps. These are the 8 you'll want to try first.

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I tried to upgrade to Windows 11 and failed — here’s what went wrong

By Tony Polanco published

Upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is easy on modern PCs but a nightmare on older hardware.

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Windows 11: What it means for gamers

By Tony Polanco published

Windows 11 promises to deliver an Xbox-quality experience on PC thanks to new features like DirectStorage, Auto-HDR and more.

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Microsoft Store is opening up to Amazon, Epic, others — why that matters to you

By Alex Wawro published

Microsoft is trying to get you to use its Windows app store by opening it up to more types of apps, including storefronts like the Epic Games Store.

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How to add a second monitor in Windows 10

By Denise Primbet published

We've prepared a step-by-step guide on how to add a second monitor in Windows 10.

Microsoft Windows 11 running on an Apple MacBook laptop.

Upgrade older PCs to Windows 11 at your own risk, says Microsoft

By Rory Mellon published

It's possible to install Windows 11 on older PCs but Microsoft doesn't recommend doing so — here's why

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Windows 11 requirements — Microsoft’s Health Check App just returned

By Tom Pritchard published

You can now find out why your PC can, or can't, upgrade to Windows 11 when the time comes.

Microsoft's Photos app gets a new look in Windows 11

Windows 11 Photos app update — these are the 3 biggest changes

By Philip Michaels published

Photos in Windows 11 is getting some changes, including an interface update. We detail the biggest changes to expect.

How to check Windows 11 compatibility if PC Health Check doesn’t work

Windows 11 TPM requirements — Microsoft finally clears up confusion

By Tom Pritchard published

You may have a TPM and not even know it, so Microsoft is trying to clear up all the confusion.

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Windows 11 TPM 2.0 requirement suddenly leaves virtual machines users locked out

By Tom Pritchard published

Windows 11's TPM requirement is now starting to leave virtual machine users out in the cold.

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Windows 11: How to stream your Xbox Game Pass games using xCloud

By Alex Wawro published

A step-by-step guide to streaming your Xbox Game Pass games to Windows 11.

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