PCMag on MSN

Yes, you can upgrade your PC to Windows 11, even if it's incompatible. Here's how

Procrastinating on an OS upgrade? Here are a few ways to switch to Windows 11 for free.
CNET on MSN

Don't throw away your laptop: How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Don't Throw Away Your Laptop: How to Install Windows 11 On Unsupported Hardware ...

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

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

De-Enshittify Windows 11: Start Fresh with a New Install of Windows 11

This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Windows 11 USB Installer Guide: How To Make One & Why You Should

Windows install floppies and discs have gone the way of the dodo, but it still pays to keep a copy of the OS on a USB drive. Here's how to make your own.
Windows Latest

I tested Windows 11 February 2026 Updates: Everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.
ZDNet

Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 10 in October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and install ...