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Microsoft backs down: Older PCs will be able to run Windows 11, unofficially
Older PCs will be able to install Windows 11 in some way, but conflicting reports have only muddied the water further.
The gotcha: Installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC disables updates
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Want Windows 11? Your PC better have these specs
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Here are the CPUs that officially can run Windows 11
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Today only, get this 2TB Samsung external SSD for $90 off
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