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No support or updates for Windows 11 on machines not meeting minimum hardware requirements, says Microsoft

CIO Business Intelligence

Microsoft has offered a miniscule concession to users determined to install Windows 11 on PCs that dont meet its minimum hardware requirements: you will be able to do it, but on your own head be it should things go wrong.

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Why Windows 11's security is such a big deal

Tech Republic Security

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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Embrace your future of work with Windows 11

CIO Business Intelligence

Are you prepared for the end of Windows 10 support in October 2025? With 67% of devices estimated to still be running on Windows 10, the time to act is now [1]. As support for Windows 10 nears its end, a well-defined strategy and plan for the migration to Windows 11 is now an urgent imperative.

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Will the end of Windows 10 accelerate CIO interest in AI PCs?

CIO Business Intelligence

As Windows 10 nears its end of support, some IT leaders, preparing for PC upgrade cycles, are evaluating the possible cloud cost savings and enhanced security of running AI workloads directly on desktop PCs or laptops. With no security updates for Windows 10 available after Oct.

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How to get the Windows 11 security protections on your Windows 10 PC

Tech Republic Security

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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6 Key considerations when orchestrating your Windows 11 Pro upgrade

CIO Business Intelligence

Because Windows 11 Pro has new hardware requirements, your upgrade strategy must both address hardware and software aspects, not to mention security, deployment plans, training, and more. Assess hardware compatibility Hardware refresh requires careful planning and sufficient lead time.

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Find USB Drive Hardware ID on Windows 11 using Device Manager

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The post Find USB Drive Hardware ID on Windows 11 using Device Manager appeared first on HTMD Community Blog #1 Modern Device Management Guides - Windows 11 | SCCM | ConfigMgr | Intune | AVD | Windows 10 | Windows 365 | Cloud PC by Anoop C Nair. Subscribe to YouTube Channel [link].