Republished on December 14 with Microsoft’s response to dangerous user confusion after a raft of “muddled” articles were published.

Microsoft’s minimum requirements for Windows 11 cover several hardware components, including having enough RAM and a powerful enough microprocessor. But the most contentious issue is whether a PC contains or supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), specifically version 2.0, released in 2014.

Microsoft launched Phone Link for Windows PCs last year. It allows Windows users to remotely access their iPhones to make phone calls, check notifications, send and receive iMessa

Microsoft has patched a publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability that was actively exploited to gain system-level privileges on Windows PCs.

Security researchers warn that the Windows ANSI API contains a hidden trap that could lead to arbitrary code execution — a new attack surface dubbed ‘WorstFit.’

As a zero-day security vulnerability posing significant risk to users is confirmed as under active exploitation—the DHS and Microsoft have urged millions to update now.