The Verge

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Microsoft is currently experimenting with two new methods to warn Windows 11 users that they have installed the operating system on unsupported hardware. In the latest test builds of Windows 11, a new watermark has appeared on the desktop wallpaper, alongside a similar warning in the landing page of the settings app.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 31, 2022

If you’re like most PC users, your current computer can’t run Windows 11. Microsoft has placed a line in the hardware sand to ensure that only modern machines with certain specifications that harden security can run Windows 11. But if your PC doesn’t support Windows 11, Microsoft’s app doesn’t do a great job of explaining why.

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TechSpot

JULY 1, 2020

For the last few weeks, there has been a low key buzz around the hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling feature that was added to Windows 10 via version 2004, or the May 2020 update, if you prefer. Specifically, support for hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling comes by way of Microsoft's Windows Display Driver Model.

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The Verge

MARCH 21, 2022

Microsoft is pushing ahead with plans to warn Windows 11 users that have installed the operating system on unsupported hardware. In a new update to Windows 11, a watermark has appeared on the desktop wallpaper for unsupported systems, alongside a similar warning in the landing page of the settings app.

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GeekWire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Panos Panay, the Microsoft chief product officer overseeing the Windows and Devices division, introduces Windows Copilot at Microsoft Build in May. Photo by Dan DeLong for Microsoft) Panos Panay , the Microsoft chief product officer who oversees the Windows and Devices division, is leaving the company in a surprise departure. .

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Tech Republic Security

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Enterprises are worried about exactly the issues that Windows 11 helps with, and the hardware specs mean future security improvements like more app containers.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Speaking to a financial analyst at Citigroup’s Global Technology Conference in September, Intel’s chief financial officer David Zinsner caused a bit of a stir when he hinted at a future release of Windows , quite possibly Windows 12 , coming in 2024.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JULY 6, 2021

There are some hardware upgrades that I will gladly do — upgrades such as ensuring that all hard drives in any computer I have are SSDs rather than IDE hard drives. Especially with Windows 10, it’s a no-brainer: an SSD makes any wheezy computer snappier. I’m both a cheap geek and a realistic one.

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IT Toolbox

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The post Windows 11 Gets a Copilot: Microsoft’s Latest Offerings From the Fall Surface Event appeared first on Spiceworks. Weeks after tweeting about being “pumped” for Microsoft’s fall event and days before it, CPO Panos Panay said he is leaving the company.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 20, 2023

BitLocker encryption in Windows 11 Pro is designed to safeguard data and ensure it is only accessible by authorized individuals, but it comes with a steep performance penalty. To find out how much of an impact it could have, Tom's Hardware recently conducted tests under three scenarios: unencrypted (no BitLocker), Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Windows 11's strict hardware requirements have received their fair share of controversy since launching in late 2021. Initially, Microsoft warned of compatibility issues, which didn't go over too well, and saw users finding ways around the hardware checks. Read Entire Article

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 3, 2023

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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ComputerWorld IT Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Speaking to a financial analyst at Citigroup’s Global Technology Conference in September, Intel’s chief financial officer David Zinsner caused a bit of a stir when he hinted at a future release of Windows , quite possibly Windows 12 , coming in 2024.

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TechSpot

MARCH 2, 2023

Microsoft is hard at work on Windows 12, and Intel (and likely AMD) is working together with the Redmond corporation to provide the new operating system with advanced AI capabilities. No official confirmations or comments are available yet, but the well-known hardware leaker @leaf_hobby recently provided some revealing details about.

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Bug hunters at the VMware Threat Analysis Unit (TAU) discovered 34 unique vulnerable Windows drivers, with 237 different file hashes belonging to legacy devices. Read Entire Article

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Tech Republic Data Center

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s time to stop relying on the insecure authentication protocol built into Windows. Microsoft is making it easier to switch to secure modern options.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 27, 2021

Windows 11 is going to be a major upgrade. But before you can get there, Microsoft wants you to have the necessary hardware. The company published a blog post officially detailing the system requirements for Windows 11.

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Tech Republic

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Microsoft's Arm-powered developer hardware delivers on its Windows Arm promise and is inexpensive and versatile enough to compete with other developer PC options. The post Hands on with Microsoft’s Windows Dev Kit 2023 appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 10, 2021

Windows 11 will turn on hardware security by default but only on new PCs or if you re-image from scratch. But there is a workaround.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 2, 2022

Someone recently asked me what version of Windows I recommend deploying on a system. They pointed to the various Windows versions available, including Enterprise SKUs, Windows 10 Professional and Windows 10 Home. Another important point is to make sure the computer you buy has appropriate hardware.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Word is that Microsoft is working on a next-generation version of Windows with an AI-powered desktop interface. But AI is already here on Windows 11 in a variety of forms. Many of these AI features were announced long ago and have slowly trickled out to Windows PCs. This is just the start, of course.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 1, 2023

Well, it’s official: Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 22H2 will be the last released version of Windows 10. Though Windows 10 will officially be supported until October 2025, businesses will need to make a lot of budgetary decisions between now and then. To read this article in full, please click here

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Computerworld Vertical IT

AUGUST 31, 2021

In late June, Microsoft announced Windows 11 , noted that the upcoming OS would have more stringent hardware requirements than Windows 10, and released a utility named PC Health Check to permit users to assess the upgrade readiness of their PCs. To read this article in full, please click here

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 28, 2020

There’s a brand new version of Windows on the way, and it’s set to change how we interact with our PCs—and even change our ideas about what a PC actually is. Here’s everything you need to know Windows 10X as it stands now, and the devices that will be compatible in 2021. Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We already know Microsoft is launching Windows 11 on Oct. 5, but what would a new operating system be without new hardware to showcase it? Microsoft is having what many have pegged as a Surface hardware event on Sept. 22 at 8 a.m. It’s all virtual, of course, and there’s a link available if you want to… Read more.

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TechSpot

MARCH 16, 2023

Tom's Hardware recently discovered that, at some point since the initial controversy surrounding Windows 11's Virtualization-based Security (VBS), updates have reenabled it for seemingly all Windows 11 and Windows 10 systems.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

MAY 8, 2023

You’ve probably heard that Windows 11 is a “meh” operating system. And Window 12 is little more than a dream at this point. But with Microsoft no longer updating Windows 10 (except for security fixes), what’s a PC geek got to do to get the most from Windows now? To read this article in full, please click here

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to aggrieved users, the problem affects Windows 10/11 installations that were legally activated using Windows 7/8 product keys as part of a free upgrade offer from Microsoft. However, following last month's update some of those installations are reportedly getting deactivated if any hardware component in the PC is changed.

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The Verge

AUGUST 27, 2021

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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The Verge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

From Windows 1.0 to Windows 10 The PC revolution started off life 35 years ago this week. Microsoft launched its first version of Windows on November 20th, 1985, to succeed MS-DOS. It was a huge milestone that paved the way for the modern versions of Windows we use today. At the time, many complained that Windows 1.0

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The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Microsoft was working on a secret “pocketable” Surface device powered by a custom Windows OS before the company turned to Android for its Surface Duo. Codenamed Andromeda, the device appeared in leaked emails , patents , reports , and throughout various references to it in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Image: Windows Central.

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Anoop

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The post Surface Laptop Studio Replaces Surface Book Hardware Specs 5 Different Options to Purchase appeared first on HTMD Blog #1 by Anoop C Nair. Enjoy reading it. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link]. and Facebook Page to get the latest updates.

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making, but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JUNE 12, 2023

Recently on Askwoody.com , someone asked what’s wrong with Windows 11. To start with, like many Windows users, I’m having to buy my way into Windows 11 because of its particular hardware requirements. The resulting comments got me to thinking about the pros and cons of the Microsoft’s desktop operating system?

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Microsoft announced that it will host its next Surface event on Wednesday, September 22, where the company is expected to unveil new hardware to showcase the upcoming Windows 11 operating system.

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Computerworld Vertical IT

JANUARY 17, 2024

“AI PCs” were everywhere at CES 2024 last week, and companies like Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm are all touting how great their hardware is at running AI tasks. As Microsoft put it , this is “the year of AI-powered Windows PCs.”

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Computerworld Vertical IT

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Once again it’s that time when a new Windows 10 feature update is imminent — in this case, version 21H2, the Windows 10 November 2021 Update — and when you need to decide whether or not you want to participate in its unpaid beta testing process. Microsoft makes it easy for you to opt into beta testing, but not as easy to opt out.

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