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

CIO

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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Embrace your future of work with Windows 11

CIO

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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Attention Nonprofits: Microsoft Windows 10 Support Will End October 14, 2025

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On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10. When it reaches this "End of Life" (EOL) status, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates, security fixes, or technical support for this version of Windows.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Big Data’s cloud backlash, CVC pitch tips, de-risking hardware startups

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CVCs remained consistent investors in 2022 10 tips for de-risking hardware products Image Credits: Frisco / Getty Images With the right team, a software startup might only need weeks to go from the idea stage to billing their first customers. 10 tips for de-risking hardware products Thinking about pulling the plug on your startup?

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Daily Crunch: Apple’s M1 chips have an ‘unpatchable’ hardware vulnerability, say MIT researchers

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Pacman on the attack : Carly writes that MIT researchers, while applying a “Pacman attack” test on Apple’s M1 chips, undiscovered a doozy in the way of an “unpatchable” hardware vulnerability that could allow attackers to break through its last line of security defenses. The TechCrunch Top 3. In its response, Apple didn’t seem too worried.

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6 Key considerations when orchestrating your Windows 11 Pro upgrade

CIO

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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The smart, strategic moves CIOs must make to leverage AI for business transformation

CIO

Why the ideal time to shift to AI PCs is now With Windows 10 nearing end-of-support, businesses must decide whether to update their existing hardware or upgrade completely when shifting to Windows 11. By moving AI-inferencing workloads to PCs, businesses can help address these challenges and scale AI more effectively.