Requiring the TPM on all Windows 11 devices lets Microsoft set a security floor. The downside is that it might leave some people with otherwise capable computers behind.

Are you planning to buy Trusted Platform Module right now in anticipation of Windows 11? You really shouldn’t do it.

Windows 11 requires Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0). This chip is dedicated to handling cryptographic tasks, which Windows leverages for several of its security features.