Articles in Category: Windows 11
Should I Update to Windows 11? (October 2025 update)
Windows 10 support ends October 14, 2025. Should you move to Windows 11? I’ll walk you through the pros, cons, and options: upgrade now, wait for new hardware, or even stick with Windows 10 safely. The choice is yours, but it’s time to decide.
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What’s the Difference, and Is It Worth It?
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: which should it be, and why?
Yet Another Way to Install Windows 11 With a Local Account
The latest workaround allowing you to set up Windows 11 without a Microsoft account.
If You Don’t Have a TPM, You Might Still Have a TPM
Many machines reported as not having a TPM have one that’s simply not enabled.
No, Windows 11 Is Not Forcing You to Buy a New Machine
Your old machine won’t suddenly become useless. I’ll explain why Microsoft’s hardware rules aren’t a conspiracy, and what real options you have, from keeping Windows 10 to exploring Linux, without wasting good hardware.
How Do I Go Back to a Local Account after Setting Up Windows 11 with a Microsoft Account?
In Windows 11, you may find you must now log in using a Microsoft account. I’ll show you two alternatives that will allow you to continue to use a local account.
How Do I Reformat and Reinstall Windows 11?
To reformat and reinstall is considered the “nuclear option” when it comes to dealing with Windows problems (or just cleaning up).
Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs
Blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 by the TPM 2 or CPU requirements? There may be a way.
How Do I Downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10?
Give Windows 11 a shot, but know that you can go back to Windows 10 if you need to.
Windows 11 is Not Supported on My Newer PC — What Can I Do?
If Windows 11 is not supported on your computer, there are several options. The best option is to wait.
What Is a TPM? And Why Do I Need One?
Windows 11 hardware requirements brought the TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, into the spotlight. I’ll touch on what it is, why your machine might not appear to have one, and what to do if it doesn’t.
Did Microsoft Lie?
The release of Windows 11 proved the statement that Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows to be wrong. But was it a lie?
