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Microsoft now allows Windows 11 installations on unsupported hardware, devices

But with several caveats
What just happened? It's not even been a week since Microsoft reiterated that needing a TPM 2.0 chip to officially use Windows 11 was "non-negotiable." But in a surprising reversal, the Redmond giant has posted a page on installing the latest OS on devices that don't meet its minimum system requirements, though there are caveats.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan – Ubisoft releases first trailer, coming this November

An Apple Silicon version will launch alongside Windows and consoles
Something to look forward to: For years feudal Japan has been the most requested setting for an Assassin's Creed game, and Ubisoft will finally indulge those demands this November with Assassin's Creed Shadows. Although the company hasn't revealed any gameplay yet, a broad overview of the title reveals multiple significant changes compared to previous entries in the franchise.
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New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze

The IoT editions of Windows 11 are the "superior" choice for older PCs
In context: The Windows IoT Enterprise OS family comprises the Windows editions Microsoft sells to companies for "small-footprint" PCs, point-of-sale devices, and other embedded appliances. Previously known as Windows Embedded, Windows IoT editions are straightforward to install, even with hardware components Microsoft doesn't officially support.