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Microsoft is changing the Windows 11 minimum requirements

The Verge

Now that Microsoft has announced Windows 11 , you may be wondering what you’ll need to install it. Confirming information pulled from last week’s leak , all you’ll need to run it is a 64-bit CPU (or SoC), 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage, specs that are only slightly higher than Windows 10’s current requirements.

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Microsoft won’t stop you installing Windows 11 on older PCs

The Verge

Microsoft is announcing today that it won’t block people from installing Windows 11 on most older PCs. This means anyone with a PC with an older CPU that doesn’t officially pass the upgrade test can still go ahead and download an ISO file of Windows 11 and install the OS manually. Windows 11 will now run on older CPUs.

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Now Microsoft’s app will say why your PC isn’t ready for Windows 11

The Verge

Microsoft has updated its PC Health Check App to show more information about why your computer won’t be able to run Windows 11 , to help deal with some of the confusion that’s sprung up around compatibility. We just made updates to the Windows 11 PC Health Check App. It now provides more detailed info on requirements not met.

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Microsoft reveals the “new Windows App”

Dataconomy

In a tech twist, Microsoft has dropped a bombshell – the new Windows App is here and making waves. Currently in preview, this tool is not just for Windows aficionados but spreads its wings across Windows, macOS, iOS, and web browsers (Android users, stay tuned for potential inclusion).

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Amazon Prime Video launches Windows 10 desktop app

The Verge

Amazon Prime Video’s dedicated app for Windows 10 is now live in the Microsoft Store , the company announced Thursday. It allows you to stream videos and download them for offline viewing. The Windows 10 app is free, but a subscription to Amazon Prime Video is $8.99

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Microsoft updates OneDrive for faster syncing on Apple M1 Macs and Windows on Arm

The Verge

Microsoft has released a OneDrive sync app for Windows on Arm and Apple’s M1 Macs for its cloud-based storage service. The public preview of the updated OneDrive app is available as an opt-in download for both Windows on Arm and macOS, and allows the app to run natively on these devices.

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IOTransfer, an iPhone/iPad Manager/ Video Downloader Review

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Information Technology Blog - - IOTransfer, an iPhone/iPad Manager/ Video Downloader Review - Information Technology Blog. IOTransfer allows you to transfer media files between PC and iOS and manage your iPhone or iPad without iTunes on Windows or on Mac. IOTransfer offers such capability and also works in Windows 7/8/8.1/10,

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