Microsoft doesn't need Windows 11 to trick you into buying a new PC. That's already happening.
Ever since Microsoft announced Windows 11, the most contentious issue easily has been which PCs qualify for the upgrade. In a surprising move, Microsoft made a hard cut-off for computers that don't meet specific security requirements (TPM, Secure Boot, etc.) or don't obey DCH design principles.
Full story from the WindowsCentral blog...