About this tag
The enthusiasts tag on WindowsForum.com covers content for hobbyists and power users who enjoy tinkering with Windows and hardware beyond standard configurations. Discussions include running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using tools like Flyoobe, installing Windows 11 on an M2 iPad Air, building custom PCs, and upgrading cooling systems. The tag also reflects community interest in early OS previews, such as the Windows 10 Technical Preview and Windows 8 Consumer Preview, as well as surveys on upgrade adoption among technology enthusiasts. Topics range from practical guides and personal build showcases to cross-platform experimentation and overclocking, appealing to those who push the boundaries of Windows and PC hardware.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Flyoobe: Install Windows 11 on Older PCs Without TPM/Secure Boot

    Windows 10’s October 14 end-of-support deadline is forcing a reckoning: buy new hardware, pay for extended security updates, or accept community workarounds that let older PCs run Windows 11. Flyoobe — the rebranded evolution of Flyby11 — aims to be more than a bypass tool: it bundles an...
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    • automation bypasschecks debloat driver update end of support enthusiasts esu extensions flyoobe legacy hardware oobe open source privacy refurbishers secure boot tom's hardware tpm 2.0 unsupported hardware windows 11 windows 11 iso
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    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Windows 11 Runs on M2 iPad Air: The Future of Cross-Platform Tinkering

    If you thought your iPad Air was only destined for sleek Apple slide decks, smooth Procreate doodles, and the odd FaceTime with your tech-averse relatives, think again. Windows 11—a name that’s as likely to trigger a shiver of excitement as flashbacks to driver conflicts—has been sighted...
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    • apple m2 chip apple silicon arm virtualization byod cross-platform developer innovation device customization dma emulation enthusiasts hacking ipad mobile os open source regulatory disruption security risks sideloading utm windows 11 windows on ipad
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. Neemobeer

    New Toy!!! (server)

    Just thought I'd share the specs on my new toy. :) Old toy, but still a good box too.
  4. Mike

    Windows 10 Welcome to the Windows 10 Technical Preview Discussion

    Welcome to the Windows 10 Technical Preview Discussion area! As we move closer to a Windows 10 release, it has become apparent that new sections will need to be added for our members, early pre-release testers, and enthusiasts. Please enjoy using this section. As more time and effort is placed...
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    • community discussion enthusiasts information microsoft new sections pre-release technical preview testers windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. Sonny

    My first try at building a computer

    I built this last February. It is the first and only one I built. Having run it for a few months I feel great with what I done. A few up and downs but nothing serious. OK, I might be bragging some but here is a picture of what it looks like. Nothing fancy I know. :) Link Removed
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    • bragging diy enthusiasts experience february first build hardware pc build photos success
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  6. nehoma

    Windows 7 Corsair H80 liquid cooling system

    Hi, I don't get on much these days but at age 79 I am still computing among many other things and I wanted to tell you that | have just updated to Ivybridge. and installed the Corsair H80 liquids cooling. Now I don't mention this to boast but to say how great the Corsair H80 is I am now getting...
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    • aging pc cooling corsair h80 diy easy installation enthusiasts frio hardware installation ivy bridge liquid cooling overclocking performance space saving tech updates temperature thermal management user experience
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  7. JasonT4T3

    Show Off Your Computer Setup!

    I could not find a thread on this so I'll make one. Show off your setup! Here's mine. I'm only 14 so I don't have a lot: Link Removed I really want to see some of yours!
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    • aesthetics community computer customization design desktop discussion display enthusiasts experience gamers hardware inspiration personal photos setup showcase tech industry youth
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  8. cybercore

    WorldWide Telescope lights up with Kinect

    A few weeks ago Microsoft Research held an event on Microsoft Campus called TechFest. We show a lot of new projects and prototypes from our labs but we keep a lot of stuff behind closed doors. Many of you have seen what the enthusiast community has been doing with Kinect – there is an...
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    • community enthusiasts event innovation kinect microsoft prototype research techfest telescope
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  9. cybercore

    Largest home aquarium

    Exotic fish enthusiast Jack Heathcote owns the largest home fish tank in the country, which he has to dive in to clean out. The salsa teacher from Nottingham was not happy with a simple goldfish bowl so instead splashed out on a massive tank, which he installed in his basement. It cost...
    • cybercore
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    • alligator aquarium basement catfish cleaning deep tank enthusiasts exotic fish hobbies home installation large maintenance nottingham stingray turtle water
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  10. kemical

    Windows 7 Rumour: Bulldozer 50% faster than Core i7 950 and Phenom II X6 1100T

    DonanimHaber have revealed early Link Removed indications for AMD's much anticipated next-gen Bulldozer architecture, in the form of Zambezi CPUs. The benchmarks were sourced from an official AMD document, in three categories, Media, Rendering and Games, and the Bulldozer 8-core sampled ended up...
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    • 64 fx-62 amd architecture benchmark bulldozer clock speed competition core i7 cpu engineering samples enthusiasts gaming globalfoundries media performance release date rendering sandy bridge tdp zambezi
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  11. DirtRider

    Upgade

    Upgraded my system on Friday and now am really enjoying my new hardware. Make a huge change in gaming can really see a vast improvement :p
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    • enthusiasts gaming hardware improvements performance upgrade
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  12. kemical

    Windows 7 What we know about AMD’s next-generation processors

    Taken from an article found here: Link Removed Link Removed You might be surprised to learn that AMD is just seven months away from releasing new CPUs based on not one, but three, new designs. The Phenom II that we have known for the past 17 months will soon be put to pasture, never to be seen...
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    • amd apu architecture bobcat bulldozer cache cmt cores cpu desktop enthusiasts fusion intel llano market strategy netbook performance processor smt technology
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  13. reghakr

    Windows 7 VelociRaptor Returns: 6Gb/s, 600GB, And 10,000 RPM

    Western Digital’s Raptor family hit the enthusiast hard drive market like an asteroid in 2003, and has been a benchmark in high-end desktop storage ever since. With no direct competition in its spindle speed class, this 10,000 RPM hard drive remains a coveted choice for enthusiasts and IT...
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    • 2.5 inch 3.5 inch barracuda benchmark data density desktop enthusiasts entry-level servers evolution hard drive it professionals performance rpm scsi seagate server storage technology velociraptor western digital
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  14. Athlonite

    Windows 7 WooHoo I just bought myself

    A Silverstone Raven RV02 case so hopefully i'll be updating this with Pics and running comments on how it all goes it's just the stuff in my sig so it's only a transfer of equipment, but that doesn't mean im not all excited (just like a little kid with a new toy lol):D
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    • build case comments enthusiasts equipment excitement rv02 silverstone transfer upgrade
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  15. kemical

    Windows 7 TweakTown’s Solid State Drive Optimization Guide

    In a recent Link Removed as the second most exciting type of product that has hit the market. There is no doubt that SSDs have gained a lot of market share with enthusiasts and even mainstream notebook users, and 2010 is going to be a big year for the technology. As SSDs continue to gain...
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    • desktop enthusiasts market trends notebook optimization performance solid state drive ssd storage technology
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  16. kemical

    Windows 7 Exploring the Rise of Affordable 2.5" Solid State Drives for Enthusiasts

    Solid state drives are nothing new. But until recently, large capacity drives were extremely rare outside of high performance servers and embedded industrial applications due to their astronomical cost. Fortunately, flash prices have dropped to the point where large capacity SSDs (big enough to...
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    • 2.5 inch capacity cost enthusiasts flash player performance solid state drive ssd storage technology
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  17. 03hdfatboy

    Windows 7 Finally Finished !!!

    I finally finished my PC :D Link Removed due to 404 Error If you want to see any more pictures you have to go to the "new case thread" :rolleyes:
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    • build case completion diy enthusiasts hardware pictures showcase threads
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  18. G

    Windows 7 Best Benchmarking Software for Testing Windows 7 Performance with New Hardware

    I am a pc enthusiast, and am trying to get one of the futuremark programs so I can test windows 7 performance for myself, along with my new hardware......but Im not sure if I should use pcmark vantage since it is made for vista...any ideas?