{"id":4616,"date":"2025-08-19T06:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/?p=4616"},"modified":"2025-07-04T07:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T14:38:24","slug":"ensuring-your-workstations-are-ready-for-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/ensuring-your-workstations-are-ready-for-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensuring Your Workstations Are Ready for Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to Xentric Solutions, compatibility issues are a major concern for businesses, as legacy or custom-built business applications might need tweaking or even a full overhaul to work smoothly on Windows 11. The cost of new hardware is another issue, as some devices will need to be replaced entirely because they don\u2019t meet the system requirements, and recent tariff increases are predicted to raise prices by at least 20% in the next three months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checking Compatibility Before Upgrading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your machines now. Most Windows 10 machines will not be compatible, so plan and budget upgrading those machines as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended Specs for Maximum Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accommodate the more powerful operating system, we highly recommend these specs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Processor:<\/strong>&nbsp;Intel Core i5 (8th Gen and newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 (or higher)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong>&nbsp;16 GB (or more for power users)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong>&nbsp;512 GB SSD (or larger, preferably NVMe SSD for faster read\/write speeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graphics Card:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dedicated GPU for graphical workloads (NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 5500)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong>&nbsp;Full HD (1080p) or higher resolution for better visual clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Battery (for laptops):<\/strong>&nbsp;Long-lasting battery with fast-charging capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wi-Fi 6 or Ethernet for reliable connectivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to save money and don\u2019t upgrade your Windows 10 machines, running on the inefficient hardware will cause reduced performance, greater risk to cyber threats, decrease productivity, increased downtime, and lost revenue. The small savings of staying with inefficient machines will end up costing your business more money in the long run. Upgrade today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan Ahead&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking compatibility now will ensure that your workstations are ready for Windows 11 causing fewer disruptions and a smoother upgrade process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/go.cardonet.com\/windows10assessment\/\">Book a free assessment today<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to determine if your devices are Windows 11-ready and get guidance on next steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Xentric Solutions, compatibility issues are a major concern for businesses, as legacy or custom-built business applications might need tweaking or even a full overhaul to work smoothly on Windows 11. 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