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windows hardware gates
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The tag 'windows hardware gates' refers to Microsoft's increasingly strict hardware requirements for running Windows 11, such as TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, which have made many older Windows 10 PCs ineligible for the free upgrade. Discussions on WindowsForum.com highlight how these hardware gates are driving some everyday users to consider switching to Linux as Windows 10 reaches its end of support. The tag covers user experiences, workarounds, and the broader impact of these hardware restrictions on the Windows ecosystem.
A measurable exodus is under way: ordinary PC users — not just hobbyists and developers — are seriously considering replacing Windows with Linux, driven by Windows’ tightened hardware gates, the end of free support for a major Windows release, and a steady maturation of desktop Linux that...