Windows 11 sees the light of day

Microsoft has launched Windows 11. This new operating system will be offered free-of-charge to users of eligible Windows 10 PCs. You can get it via Windows Update or download it via Microsoft's website. Details on what's new can be found at the Microsoft Windows Blog. The biggest downside is that Windows 11 requires a relatively new processor as well as TPM 2.0, which means a lot of slightly older PCs are not able to make the upgrade. Systems running Windows 10 will receive support until October 14, 2025.

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