No, No One Is Forcing You to Buy a New Machine
The perception that Windows 11's new hardware requirements are forcing users to buy new computers is a common misconception. Leo Notenboom emphasizes that no one is being forced to do anything, and users have options. They can choose to stay with their existing Windows 10 machine, which will continue to run without significant issues, even after its end-of-support date.
Security software, including Windows Defender, and other Microsoft software will still receive updates. Users can also consider purchasing extended security updates for $30, installing Linux, or switching to new hardware if they prefer.