Windows 11, officially released on October 5, 2021, represents a significant evolution from its predecessor, Windows 10. It introduces a refreshed user interface with rounded corners, updated fonts, and a consistent design across various elements like the Start menu, Taskbar, Notifications, Settings, and File Explorer.

Aside from the initial 21H2 version, the operating system has undergone several major updates:

This section will contain all Windows 11-related articles, including news, tutorials, editorials, and reviews.

Windows 11 details

  • OS: Windows 11
  • Current version: 24H2
  • Build: 26200
  • Release date: September 30, 2025
  • End of support for consumers: September 30, 2025
  • End of service for business: October 12, 2027

Windows 11 system requirements

  • Processor: 1GHz or faster CPU or System on a Chip (SoC) with two or more cores.
  • RAM: 4GB.
  • Hard drive: 64GB or larger.
  • System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable.
  • TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0.
  • Graphics: Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver.
  • Display resolution: High-definition (720p) display greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel.
  • Networking: Microsoft account and internet connection.

While these are the standard requirements, you can still upgrade a computer with unsupported hardware to Windows 11. However, the device must meet some basic hardware criteria, including a 64-bit processor with at least two cores and the POPCNT instruction, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and TPM 1.2.

Installation guides

Windows 11 Secure Boot

How to enable Secure Boot on Windows 11

Computers equipped with UEFI firmware also include Secure Boot to protect the setup even before Windows 11 loads, and here's how to ...