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  • How to install Windows 11 if your PC does not meet minimum requirements

    How to install Windows 11 if your PC does not meet minimum requirements


    Microsoft released Windows 11 earlier today, along with updated minimum hardware requirements. Many people have already complained on Twitter that their relatively new hardware, such as Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 (released in 2017) and even newer hardware, isn’t compatible. This is due to the fact that Microsoft now requires the presence of a TPM 2.0 module in the device, as explained below by the Twitter handle @KorokuGaming:

    Open Windows Powershell and type get-tpm to see if your device has the compatible TPM; here’s an example from one of our recently built gaming rigs:

    Windows 11 screenshots

    In a nutshell, if you are planning to try out Windows 11 then you’ll need the minimum specs below:

    • 1Ghz 64-bit dual-core processor
    • 4GB RAM
    • 64GB storage
    • 9-inch display (1366×768 resolution)
    • UEFI, Secure Boot
    • TPM 2.0
    • DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x

    Windows 11 screenshots

    If you get the above message when running the Windows PC Health Check app, there’s still a way to get Windows 11 next week when it’s released to Insiders. You’ll need to opt into the Dev channel of Windows Insiders within Windows 10, and you’ll get the build automatically when it’s released, minimum specs be damned.

    To join Windows Insiders, go to All Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program (you may be prompted to enable Optional Diagnostic & Feedback), then click Get started and select the Dev channel if it’s available (you may have to restart Windows in order to switch channels).

    The complete process is outlined in this post at the Windows Insider Blog:

    All Windows Insiders who have already been installing builds from the Dev Channel on their PCs up through June 24, 2021 will be allowed to continue installing Windows 11 Insider Preview builds even if their PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements.

    People who choose to get Windows 11 Insider builds despite the fact that their device isn’t eligible may experience bugs that will never be fixed, which could lead to them being flagged as having an incompatible device when reporting bugs to Microsoft.

    Windows 11
    Come here my pretty!

    Furthermore, if you run into issues and decide to reinstall Windows by hard-resetting your computer, those devices will be automatically opted out of Windows 11 Insider Preview builds and will not be able to upgrade to Windows 11. These devices will be treated as new PCs, according to Microsoft, and the minimum hardware requirements will be enforced.

    Finally, when Windows 11 is made generally available, which means when the final build is released, those PCs will be removed from the flighting program and will have to reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.

  • What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

    What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?


    You’ve already heard of smart devices, autonomous robots, and self-driving cars in some form or another. They are undoubtedly innovative, but they aren’t as clever as they seem. The biggest drawback of these smart devices is their limited ability to communicate with the outside world. A car can drive itself and avoid external obstacles, but it can’t decide when to pick you up or what kind of music you want to listen to based on how your day went at work.

    Consider how useful it would be if your wearable fitness devices could monitor your heart rate and the number of steps you’ve taken during the day, and then use the data to recommend workout plans that are specific to you. A system that uses an app to monitor statistics for future training and recommends diet plans. Isn’t that awesome? That, then, is the real-world application of IoT. Continue reading to learn more about IoT.

    What is IoT?

    In the internet of things, all devices are linked by a unique identifier known as an IP address. These smart devices are also equipped with sensors. They use their own sensors to collect data from the environment, and they work closely with other devices to do so. After that, the data is sent to central servers. The servers then store, evaluate, and process the data before sending instructions to the system to perform a particular task under certain conditions.

    Implications of IoT

    IoT can be applied to almost every aspect of human life. They can be used in healthcare, where data from IoT devices can help doctors determine the best treatment plan for their patients. It can also be used to avoid the disease by tracking it continuously. In the same way, it can be used in industries to power manufacturing devices and various types of equipment. In addition, IOT can be used in education to enable students to collect learning materials. They also allow teachers to monitor their students’ progress in real time. In this way, the Internet of Things plays an important part in our daily lives.