Upgrading to Windows 11 on an old PC might be easier than you think

Although support for Windows 10 will not end in October 2025 after all, Microsoft’s additional grace period extends its life ...
PC World

Microsoft quietly bumped up Windows 11 24H2’s CPU requirements

Windows 11 is already known for its strict hardware requirements, which Microsoft hasn’t let up on since the OS first released back in 2021. The TPM 2.0 security module requirement has disqualified a ...

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.
PC Magazine

Windows 11 Version 24H2 Faces Intel Issues, May Cause Games to Crash

Apex Legends, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Destiny, and Rocket League could trigger the blue screen of death with Windows 24H2, so Microsoft won't offer the update to impacted gamers just yet. Our team ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 on some Intel PCs over BSOD issues

Microsoft is blocking Windows 24H2 upgrades on systems with incompatible Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to blue screen of death (BSOD) issues. Intel SST is an integrated audio ...
SlashGear

How To Tell Which Generation Your Intel CPU Is

If you're looking to buy a new laptop or desktop computer, one of the things you should keep an eye out for is the processor's generation. The generation tells you the CPU's iteration and how new and ...