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It’s 2023 — time for new Windows hardware?

Computerworld Vertical IT

So, you’re ready to buy a new Windows computer to replace that old laptop you’ve been using for years — the one with the worn-out keyboard and cracked monitor — and you’re trying to figure out where to get it. With Windows 11 now offered on most systems, there are certain minimum specifications to keep in mind.

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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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Windows 11 has a release date: Microsoft to start ‘phased and measured’ rollout Oct. 5

GeekWire

Windows 11 in dark mode, with the new centered Start menu. Microsoft announced this morning that it will release Windows 11 on Oct. 5 as a free upgrade for existing Windows 10 machines, and pre-installed on new computers. We expect all eligible devices to be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.”

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Windows 11 will leave millions of PCs behind, and Microsoft is struggling to explain why

The Verge

Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. It’s an unusual surprise if you purchased a new PC for Windows 10, or perhaps you have a perfectly capable machine that’s even older.

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Windows 11 SE laptops arrive to take on Chromebooks in schools

The Verge

Microsoft’s Chrome OS competitor, Windows 11 SE, is making its way onto a handful of laptops. After detailing Windows 11 SE in November , Microsoft’s OEM partners are now starting to make devices available globally for schools and students. Acer’s Windows 11 SE laptop includes stylus support. Image: Microsoft. Image: Microsoft.

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Intel updates its NUC lineup, including a follow-up to its Hades Canyon gaming mini-PC

The Verge

Image: Intel. Intel is updating its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) lineup of miniature computers with its 11th Gen processors, and it’s again including a gaming-focused model. The upgrade brings Wi-Fi 6 and Intel Xe graphics to the i5 and i7 models. Image: Intel. Image: Intel. Image: Intel.

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Kano’s second-generation buildable Windows 10 PC has a faster processor and USB-C

The Verge

Kano is releasing a second-generation model of its buildable Windows 10 PC, which keeps the $299.99 The overall form factor — a convertible 2-in-1 tablet with an attachable keyboard that also doubles as a protective case — is the same as last year’s model , but Kano has made big improvements to the internal hardware.

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