Our Daniel Rubino helps run through the basics of Windows 11 with CBS
Windows 11 has a lot of new features and improvements, and our executive editor helped break them down with CBS.
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What you need to know
WithWindows 11being announced, there’s plenty to catch up on. Learningminimum requirements, new features, visual changes, and determining if your PC will even get the operating system can be a bit much. While some tech-savvy folks may have read up on everything there is to know about Windows 11, others are just hearing about the operating system. Our executive editor Daniel Rubinojumped on with CBSrecently to discuss the basics of Windows 11.
The segment is mostly technology reporter Dan Patterson talking about the new OS. Rubino comes in around midway through the video. His segment goes through howTPM plays a role in stopping security vulnerabilities.
“When you boot up the operating system, it verifies that you’re getting only Windows and checks that nothing was injected on the [operating system], like ransomware,” said Rubino. Later in the segment, he explains how data stored for passwords is kept locally, “That information never goes to the cloud. It’s stored on that chip and can never be back.”
Rubino spoke with CBS for longer than the segment shown and shared some other quotes about Windows 11 that are in awritten article.
Speaking ofWindows 11 running Android apps, he said, “I almost look at this as a flex by Microsoft, that they could just do it because they can. It also reflects a new philosophy that you’re going to be able to run anything on Windows 11. You want a Windows app, regardless if it’s Android, if it’s old or new, it shouldn’t break any compatibility … It’s going to be just an option for people — it’s about choice.”
If you’d like to see Rubino talk about Windows 11 in more depth, make sure to check out the latest episode of theWindows Central Podcast.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
