Microsoft receives criticism for a recent Windows 11 ad advocating the system upgrade for improved security. The ad on Windows’ official YouTube recommends moving to the new OS and using an Intel-powered PC. Opinions vary on the ad’s assertiveness, with some endorsing the enhanced security benefits while others find the marketing approach overly forceful.
Several users criticized the ad for using the end of support for the old operating system to promote the new one. Some doubt Microsoft’s security claims and propose Linux as a better alternative to Windows 11. Windows 10 will end its support in October 2025.
Despite Windows 10’s established tenure, transitioning to its successor, Windows 11, proves challenging due to strict hardware requisites like the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
Criticism abounds as numerous PCs fail to meet these hardware specifications and, therefore, cannot upgrade to Windows 11.
Microsoft’s pricey extended support for Windows 10 requires $61 (~₹5,000) per device for the first year, with subsequent years costing $122 (~₹10,000) and $244 (~₹20,000), respectively.
The timing of Microsoft’s ad, focused on Intel, is notable post Qualcomm’s ad campaign highlighting Snapdragon X processors. Qualcomm emphasized the processors’ unplugged performance, contrasting it with Intel-powered laptops dropping to as low as 55% when not plugged in. This decrease in performance is uncommon for Intel-based PCs when not connected to power.
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