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Apple’s new ARM-based Macs won’t support Windows through Boot Camp

The Verge

Apple will start switching its Macs to its own ARM-based processors later this year, but you won’t be able to run Windows in Boot Camp mode on them. Microsoft only licenses Windows 10 on ARM to PC makers to preinstall on new hardware, and the company hasn’t made copies of the operating system available for anyone to license or freely install.

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Why Windows 11 is forcing everyone to use TPM chips

The Verge

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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Microsoft details Windows 365 virtual desktop prices: $20 to $162 a month

Computerworld Vertical IT

Microsoft this week launched its Windows 365 service, revealing prices for the virtual desktops that range between $20 and $162 per user per month. To read this article in full, please click here

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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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What to expect in Windows 11: Former Microsoft PM Kevin Stratvert on the new upgrade

GeekWire

Come on, how much has really changed in Windows 11 vs. Windows 10? Stratvert joins us this week on the GeekWire Podcast to look ahead to the launch of Windows 11 on Oct. Stratvert has been focusing on Windows 11 in many of his recent videos: Windows 11 Requirements: Can your PC run it?

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This default Windows setting can restrict gaming performance by up to 10%

TechSpot

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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