Communication has been one of Microsoft‘s weak points for years. The company does not know how to communicate some of the changes or functions of its operating systems, and at the Windows 11 conference they showed it, where they left many questions unanswered, and even in the FAQ that they published later, there are still many doubts.
One of the biggest flaws is that the tool that tells us whether or not our computer is compatible with Windows 11 does not tell us the reasons why it may not be. In addition, Microsoft has established T0PM as a requirement to install Windows 11, where only computers with hardware after 2016 or even 2017 will be able to install the system without problems.
W11 Insider builds do not require TPM 2.0
The TPM 2.0 requirement appears to only be enforceable for OEMs, and even TPM 1.2 will suffice. However, there are computers without TPM 1.2 that currently work without problem with Windows 10, and they would also do with Windows 11 without a doubt.
Yesterday, Microsoft released the first Insider build of Windows 11 , and the company has acknowledged the confusion with the minimum requirements, and has removed the minimum requirements checker tool. However, the TPM is still present as a requirement.
The reason for this is that, according to the company, computers with TPM enabled with features such as Windows Hello or BitLocker suffer 60% fewer infections by malware . In addition, those using the new driver model can achieve a 99.8% crash-free experience .
Despite the clarification, Microsoft has not changed the minimum requirements, which remain an 8th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 2000 or later. However, they will continue to test processors in Insiders builds, and could also open support to first-generation Ryzen or seventh-generation Intel Core.
In fact, the build for Insiders does not have a requirement to have a specific processor or compatibility with TPM 2.0, so currently if you have Windows 10 you will be able to install at least these builds to test them.
Variable refresh rate comes to Windows 11
The new build of Windows 11 is showing some news that we could not see in the filtered one, such as the fact that it has a variable refresh rate like mobile phones have. As a result, the screens are not updating all the time at the maximum frequency they support, which will help save battery life in laptops.
With DRR, the screen of our laptop can go down to 60 Hz in still images, and go to 120 or 144 Hz when interacting with it. At the moment only some Microsoft and Adobe apps support it.
Win32 programs are now in the Microsoft Store
As Microsoft confirmed, Win32 programs are already appearing in the store, including WinZip 25 Pro or CorelDRAW Graphics, being able to download them directly from the store without having to search for them on the web.
This will be the new Office
Finally, we have the new Office design that will arrive with Windows 11 with a Fluent Design interface. To test the news, it is necessary to participate in the Insider program also from Office.
