trusted platform module

Every operating system transition sparks debate, but the shift from Windows 10 to Windows 11—with an emphasis on the new Copilot+ PCs—is shaping up to be one of the most strategically crafted and fervently promoted upgrades in Microsoft’s history. Unlike in previous cycles, the reasons for...

When Microsoft unveiled Windows 11, few requirements grabbed more attention and controversy than the stipulation for TPM 2.0. For many everyday users, this demand seemed abstract, leading to confusion and even frustration as would-be upgraders found their otherwise capable older systems suddenly...

Microsoft, in its ever-so-subtle fashion, has once again taken to nudging Windows 10 holdouts toward the bright, shiny beacon that is Windows 11, touting the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as the latest must-have accessory for secure computing life. Yes, TPM: the three-letter acronym that’s...

Somewhere in the smoky hinterlands of corporate strategy, where the only thing more shadowy than the finance department is the threat matrix, Microsoft has officially drawn the line in the silicon sand: after October 14, 2025, your beloved Windows 10 PC will be left out in the cold. No free...

Microsoft wants you to love Windows 11, but for many, it’s starting to feel more like a clingy partner who keeps reiterating how you’ll never find security like theirs ever again—especially if your hardware isn’t rocking that magical little chip called TPM 2.0. This year, the drumbeat has grown...

Ah, the trusted computer you’ve grown old with is suddenly facing obsolescence, all in the name of something called TPM. Microsoft, in a move that’s about as subtle as a sledgehammer to your nostalgia, is rolling out the red carpet for Windows 11 while politely escorting Windows 10 into the...

When Microsoft announced Windows 11, it wasn’t the rounded corners, refreshed icons, or the snazzy Start menu redesign that triggered a communal eyebrow-raise across the globe. No, the honor belonged to something hidden much deeper inside our PCs, something that sounded less like a must-have...

Imagine your beloved laptop—perhaps one you purchased during the heady pandemic days, or maybe a secondhand stalwart that’s seen more Windows updates than you’ve had hot dinners. Now, imagine being told by Microsoft itself: “Upgrade to Windows 11… or else.” The catch? Your faithful machine can’t...

There’s a familiar thump in your chest. It's the one you get after hours hunched over your keyboard, fueled by caffeine and the subtle dread that maybe—just maybe—your glorious, RGB-lit PC tower might not be deemed worthy by the mysterious council of Windows 11. And for a lot of tech enthusiasts...

With nearly half of the Windows universe clinging to their beloved, familiar Windows 10 machines, Microsoft finds itself in a peculiar position: like an earnest parent trying to coax a child into eating their vegetables, Redmond’s finest are pointing at TPM 2.0 and saying, “Trust us—this time...

It’s official: Microsoft really, really, really wants you to upgrade to Windows 11—even if it means sending your beloved but “ineligible” Windows 10 PC out to pasture. As the sun slowly sets on Windows 10 support, and security experts issue increasingly stern warnings to get off the old OS...

In today's cybersecurity landscape, threats are no longer lurking shadows—they are everywhere, from sneaky rootkits infiltrating your boot process to malware that aims to compromise your most secure data. Microsoft Windows Security aims to level up its game with comprehensive device protection...

In a recent announcement destined to elicit groans from both tech enthusiasts and your typical Windows users, Microsoft has made it clear—it’s not budging on those daunting Windows 11 hardware requirements. If you've been holding out hope that the software giant might ease up and give older...

With the advent of Windows 11, Microsoft has set the stage for a modern computing experience—one where security is not just an afterthought, but a fundamental building block. Central to this security architecture is the Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0), a small chip that is proving to be a...

When Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 in October 2021, it made headlines for its shiny new features, sleeker interface, and—most controversially—a cast of stringent hardware requirements. At the heart of this new setup is the need for a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), specifically those conforming...

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Windows 11 has made a significant splash since its introduction in 2021, particularly with its stringent hardware compatibility requirements that have some users scratching their heads. At the heart of this discussion is the Trusted...

Ahead of CES, Lenovo introduced their all new Link Removed as part of an expanded X1 family. This new Windows 10 PC offers users a unique combination of performance, connectivity and security. It was built tough to withstand the rigors of mobile working by passing more than two hundred Lenovo...

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Describes a problem that may occur when you use a Trusted Platform Module device on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. More...

Describes a problem that may occur when you use a Trusted Platform Module device on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7. More...