hardware requirements

The operating system landscape has always been a story of evolution, and as Windows 10 approaches its twilight—with official support ending on October 12, 2025—Windows enthusiasts are already eyeing what comes next. Recent commentary from a Yahoo article challenges us to imagine not just a...

With Windows 10’s end-of-support looming on October 12, 2025, many long-time Windows users are anxiously scouring the horizon for the next big upgrade. Yet, despite the buzz—and the high hopes that Windows 12 might swoop in as the operating system savior—emerging reports suggest that it could...

Windows 11 continues to inspire loyal fans—even as it juggles a mix of modern enhancements, nostalgic callbacks, and a few controversial choices. Despite the presence of embedded ads and somewhat polarizing hardware requirements, many users still proclaim it as their all-time favorite Microsoft...

Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 11’s hardware requirements is sending ripples throughout the tech community. In a bold move reported by Analytics Insight on February 19, 2025, the company has revised its compatibility policies for new Windows 11 devices. Under this new policy, new systems...

Recent changes in Microsoft’s approach to Windows 11 hardware requirements have stirred up conversations across the community—even if the impact is strictly for OEMs. The headline may sound alarming at first glance: Microsoft has dropped official support for 8th, 9th, and 10th-generation Intel...

Microsoft’s approach to Windows 11 hardware requirements is taking another bold step, and it’s stirring up conversation among tech enthusiasts and OEMs alike. In the latest rollout for Windows 11’s 24H2 update, Microsoft has refined the list of supported Intel processors for new devices...

In a surprising twist, Microsoft’s Windows 11 update—version 24H2, heralded as its most AI-forward release yet—is tightening its hardware requirements for new OEM systems. Specifically, the update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation processors. While current users of...

In a move that’s sure to spark debate among PC enthusiasts and OEM partners alike, Microsoft’s newly published list of Windows 11 24H2-supported Intel processors conspicuously excludes the 8th, 9th, and 10th generation models. Although the official word remains as elusive as a well-hidden...

If you’ve been clinging to your trusty Windows 10 machine, brace yourself for some unsettling news that might just have you rethinking your system’s future. Recent maneuvers by Microsoft have sent mixed signals to Windows enthusiasts—signals that are especially concerning for those running older...

In a development that’s sparking spirited debates among tech enthusiasts, Microsoft has announced a significant policy change regarding OEM devices and processor support. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, new OEM machines will no longer be shipped with Intel’s 8th, 9th, or 10th generation...

In a move that’s sure to ruffle the feathers of many veteran PC builders, Microsoft has officially announced that its upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update will no longer support Intel’s 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors—the very hardware that powered millions of “Comet Lake” systems over...

In a world where technology and operating systems seem to evolve faster than our morning coffee routine, it might come as a surprise that a significant portion of gamers and PC enthusiasts are clinging to Windows 10. According to a recent hardware and software survey gathered from the Steam...

Microsoft has quietly updated its support documentation, scrubbing any reference to bypass methods that enabled users to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices. This change, noted in recent reports, marks another step in Microsoft's ongoing effort to enforce its strict hardware requirements...

In a surprising twist that might feel like a plot twist in your favorite tech thriller, Microsoft has sent out a stark warning intended for the rebels of the Windows world—those who installed Windows 11 on systems that fall short of the new operating system’s rigorous hardware requirements. The...

In a move that is sure to stir conversation in tech circles—and perhaps in living rooms and boardrooms alike—Microsoft has quietly pulled a previously available guide that detailed how to install Windows 11 on devices lacking TPM 2.0 support. This decision marks a significant pivot in...

Step aside legacy systems, Microsoft's on a mission to ensure that only the sleekest, security-savvy counterparts get the coveted Windows 11 upgrade. Recently, a significant step was taken towards reinforcing these goals—essentially closing doors on ways you'd sneak this OS into your older PC...

Let's dive into Microsoft's latest move—pulling the plug on the notorious Flyby11 app, which cleverly sidestepped Windows 11's stringent hardware demands. Picture this scene: you're cruising through the internet like a tech-savvy MacGyver, only to find out that your trusty old PC can't handle...

Welcome to the tech soap opera that is Windows 11. If you've been following the latest episode, you know there's a kerfuffle brewing about this shiny new operating system. It seems users aren’t exactly marching in formation towards an upgrade, leaving Microsoft to mull over the puzzle like a cat...

In a move that’s stirring the tech community, Microsoft is ramping up its efforts to stop unsupported installations of Windows 11. As Windows 10’s extended support comes to a close in just over eight months, the company is forcing users to face a critical decision: upgrade to Windows 11 on...

If you're still clinging to an older PC and hoping to extend its lifespan with Windows 11, you might want to sit down for this. In a subtle yet impactful move, Microsoft has revised its official installation guidelines for Windows 11, leaving no mention of workarounds for devices that don’t meet...