
Windows 11's Upgrade Block: A Lesson in Tech Deprecation
Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements—TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and modern processors—will block up to 500 million PCs from upgrading just as Windows 10 support ends on October 14, 2025. This deprecation mirrors past shifts from XP’s launch to the 32-bit-to-64-bit transition. Learn what it means for your devices and how to stay protected