When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 in 2021, its new, stringent hardware compatibility test included checking for the presence of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) -- specifically, one that meets the ...

As the end of life is fast approaching for Windows 10, Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, one barrier to entry is the company's requirement ...

When Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021, it also rolled out strict hardware compatibility requirements for the new operating system. If you tried to upgrade a ...

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is an all singing, all dancing security component that can store sensitive secrets such as encryption keys, and help ensure the machine boots the firmware and software ...

Microsoft has published a new support webpage where they provide an official method to bypass the TPM 2.0 and CPU checks (TPM 1.2 is still required) and have Windows ...

Also, a lot of Linux distros support TPM and Secure Boot, if you feel it's essential. Keep in mind that the Windows 11 system requirements disqualify some PCs that have TPM 2.0, and TPM 1.2 exists on ...

BTW, Windows 10 support is ending shortly, too. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.