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Windows 11 on unsupported PCs: Why I Upgraded Everything Anyway

Upgraded all my “unsupported” PCs to Windows 11—zero issues, no drama. This post unpacks why it worked, how Microsoft uses fear (FUD) to push upgrades, and what TPM 2.0 really means. Less of a how-to, more of a rational, systems-level reflection on tech, trust, and long-term hardware strategy.

by Sven Reifschneider • 30 July 2025


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RoboBackup: A Simple, Reliable Mirror Backup for Windows with PowerShell and Robocopy

Backups are essential – yet many solutions are bloated, expensive, or unnecessarily complicated. But there’s a simpler way: With PowerShell and Robocopy, you can create an automated, rsync-like mirror backup that runs reliably in the background, securing your most important data – all without third-party software!

by Sven Reifschneider • 20 March 2025