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How to Make a Windows 11 Installation USB for Unsupported PCs

Just insert it, enter the UEFI (BIOS) to change the boot device to the USB drive, and follow the installer's prompts. Best of ...

How a system snapshot can save you when your OS goes awry - create one today

ZDNET's key takeaways A system snapshot ensures you always have the means to restore.Some operating systems have built-in ...
Ars Technica

How to install Windows 11 on supported and unsupported PCs, 24H2 edition

We originally published this install guide for Windows 11 shortly after the OS was released in October 2021. To keep it current and as useful as possible, we updated it in October 2024 to cover ...

Microsoft said my PC couldn't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few ...
PC World

How to install Linux on a PC with Secure Boot enabled

Eradicating Windows and slapping Linux on your computer sure isn’t as easy as it used to be. Modern Windows PCs produced after Windows 8’s release have UEFI firmware with “Secure Boot” enabled. This ...

Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Microsoft will no longer be offering free security updates for Windows 10. If you're not ready to upgrade to Windows 11, here ...