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Windows 11 has steeper hardware requirements than many of the earlier versions of Windows. What implications might this have for global security if many perfectly functional PCs will be unable to update to the newest and most secure version of Microsoft's operating system?

Windows 11 & Abandoned Hardware Implications? | July 5, 2021 | Lon.TV

A puzzle -- W11 on a Pi? Saw a bunch of vids on that. W11 ARM I guess? Anyway...

Windows 11 For Not-New Computers: TPM Compatibility Guide | June 25, 2021 | ThioJoe

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Compatibility list:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Windows-11-compatibility-Realme-Book-joins-long-list-of-Dell-HP-Lenovo-Acer-and-Asus-laptops-that-will-support-Microsoft-s-upcoming-OS.548134.0.html

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11#pchealthcheck

Pi/ARM/AMD:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-announces-Windows-11-supported-AMD-and-Intel-processors-leaving-over-a-dozen-Surface-devices-as-a-casualties.547399.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Windows-11-No-Trusted-Platform-Module-Many-AMD-and-Intel-processors-can-run-Microsoft-s-new-OS-without-a-dedicated-TPM-2-0-chip.548267.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Windows-11-can-even-run-natively-on-a-Raspberry-Pi-4.548695.0.html

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Windows-11-Microsoft-s-Director-of-OS-Security-explains-the-tough-CPU-requirements-for-Win-11.548765.0.html

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And, the real reason is to 'encourage' migration to a subscription style OS for the half-billion or so users of older hardware. For MSFT's sake I hope it works better than their Windows 10S scheme.

• Microsoft Announces Windows 365: a Desktop PC in the Cloud

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Ordinarily I don't enjoy Linus Tech Tips, and not just because of his sponsor breaks and merch pitching, but this one is both informative and entertaining, and I set up the link to skip the allegedly humorous intro and first ad:

Windows 11 has generated a lot of buzz, but not all of it has been positive. Many people think they’ll be left behind, but is that really true?

DON’T buy a new PC for Windows 11! | July 12, 2021 | Linus Tech Tip

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Apropos of nothing...

Linux Mint 20 review and demo, including specifications, new interface settings, Warpinator, a comparison of the Cinnamon, MATE and Xfce editions, and the Chromium/snap issue.

Linux Mint 20: My Top Linux Distro | July 19, 2020 | ExplainingComputers

Great rant!

What most annoys you most in the world of computing? Here is a rant about my own current top five. :)

5 Most Annoying Computing Things! | June 20, 2021 | ExplainingComputers