hardware upgrade limits

The hardware upgrade limits tag covers discussions about Microsoft's strict Windows 11 hardware requirements, particularly the Secure Boot certificate rollover in 2026 that will leave many older PCs unsupported. Content explores how these limits create a class of functional computers whose main weakness is operating system compatibility rather than actual hardware performance. Alternatives like ChromeOS Flex are presented as ways to extend the useful life of machines that cannot run Windows 11 or receive continued Windows 10 support. The tag focuses on the practical consequences of Microsoft's hardware cutoff policies for users with aging but still capable PCs.