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If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. A high-rated security vulnerability in the Secure Boot ...