Microsoft’s strict Windows 11 requirements have turned a routine upgrade into a referendum on who deserves modern software.

Microsoft really, really, really doesn't want you to upgrade your old Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. That's the logic behind the strict hardware compatibility requirements the company imposed when it ...

PCWorld explores how older PCs can potentially upgrade to Windows 11 through strategic hardware replacements, despite Microsoft’s strict compatibility requirements. This matters as Windows 10 support ...

Microsoft's muddled messaging on Windows 11 hardware compatibility requirements has been causing confusion for its customers for the past three years. This week, a simple update to an old support ...

Hardware can be a hurdle: While the Windows 11 upgrade is free for eligible devices, many older PCs won’t meet the new hardware requirements. There’s a paid grace period: Commercial customers can opt ...

Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update is expected to arrive with yet another hardware requirement. Centered around SSE4.2 or Streaming SIMD Extensions 4.2, a crucial component for modern ...

After recent reports of new hardware requirements for the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, it is evident that Microsoft is gearing up to introduce a bunch of new AI features. A new report now suggests ...