Install a newer kernel in Debian 10 (buster) stable jensd_be 2026-09-21 | Install a newer kernel in Debian 10 (buster) stable
Run macOS Sequoia in a VM on a Windows PC jensd_be 2025-01-13 | In this video I will show you how to run the latest version of macOS, which is Sequoia at the moment this video was created, in a virtual machine on a Windows-based PC. I will go through the process step by step and the goal is to get a running and workable virtual machine with macOS without the need for any Apple hardware or pre-made ISO images. Once we managed to do this, I will also check how well this actually performs and if it is usable for some tasks.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Process Overview02:33 - Download Sequoia BaseSystem.dmg04:27 - Convert BaseSystem.dmg to VMDK05:46 - Install VMWare Workstation Pro07:22 - Unlock VMWare Workstation to run macOS08:04 - Create Virtual Machine for macOS11:44 - Install macOS Sequoia14:40 - Install VMWare Tools17:15 - Change resolution and Shared Folder19:38 - Performance and BenchmarksLinks used in the video:- Python 3: python.org/downloads- OpenCorePkg: github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg/releases- List of board-ID and macOS versions: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/installer-guide/windows-install.html#downloading-macos- QEMU for Windows: https://qemu.weilnetz.de/w64/- VMware Workstation Pro: support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware+Workstation+Pro- Auto-Unlocker for VMware: github.com/paolo-projects/auto-unlocker- VMware Tools download: support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware%20ToolsCommands used in the video:- Download Sequoia BaseSystem.dmg: py macrecovery.py -b Mac-937A206F2EE63C01 -m 00000000000000000 download- Convert BaseSystem.dmg to VMDK: C:\"Program Files"\qemu\qemu-img.exe convert -O vmdk -o compat6 BaseSystem.dmg BaseSystem.vmdk- Change resolution inside VM: sudo /Library/Application\ Support/VMware\ Tools/vmware-resolutionSet 1280 800Changes required to the VMX-file:For both Intel and AMD CPUs:============================Change these existing lines: board-id.reflectHost = "FALSE" ethernet0.virtualDev = "vmxnet3"Add the following lines to the bottom of the file: board-id = "Mac-937A206F2EE63C01" hw.model.reflectHost = "FALSE" hw.model = "MacBookPro15,1" serialNumber.reflectHost = "FALSE" serialNumber = "C01234567890"Only for AMD-CPU:=================smc.version = “0”cpuid.0.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:0000:1011”cpuid.0.ebx = “0111:0101:0110:1110:0110:0101:0100:0111”cpuid.0.ecx = “0110:1100:0110:0101:0111:0100:0110:1110”cpuid.0.edx = “0100:1001:0110:0101:0110:1110:0110:1001”cpuid.1.eax = “0000:0000:0000:0001:0000:0110:0111:0001”cpuid.1.ebx = “0000:0010:0000:0001:0000:1000:0000:0000”cpuid.1.ecx = “1000:0010:1001:1000:0010:0010:0000:0011”cpuid.1.edx = “0000:0111:1000:1011:1111:1011:1111:1111”smbios.reflectHost = “TRUE”
Intel NUC 12 Pro - Teardown, Upgrades and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-12-31 | In this video, I will take a deeper look into the Intel NUC 12 Pro WSH. During the video, we will first take a look at externals of this NUC, also known as Wall Street Canyon, do a full teardown, followed by a re-assembly where I will perform some upgrades like the memory and NVMe SSD. Once everything is back together I will test the performance with several benchmarks so we have a good idea on CPU, memory, SSD and GPU performance. We'll also do a brief comparison to the Mac Mini and see if this device is suitable for gaming or heavy workloads.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Connectivity03:02 - Internal overview04:03 - Teardown05:45 - Motherboard overview06:13 - Re-assembly and upgrades 08:32 - BIOS setup09:55 - Windows 1110:47 - Benchmarks14:52 - Conclusion
Hackintosh: macOS on Dell Optiplex jensd_be 2024-12-19 | In this video, I will go through the process in preparing and installing macOS Sequoia on a Windows-PC. This will be done a Dell OptiPlex 5070, mainly using Dortonia's OpenCore guide. Once we maanged to install Apple macOS, we will do some post-installation steps, followed by some benchmarks to compare the performance with Windows.Links used in the video:OpenCore Install Guide: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-GuideOpenCorePkg: github.com/acidanthera/OpenCorePkg/releasesFirmware Drivers: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/ktext.html#firmware-driversKexts: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/ktext.html#kextsSSDTS: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Install-Guide/ktext.html#ssdtsSSDTTime: github.com/corpnewt/SSDTTimeUSBToolBox: github.com/USBToolBox/toolProperTree: github.com/corpnewt/ProperTreeGenSMBIOS: github.com/corpnewt/GenSMBIOSMountEFI: github.com/corpnewt/MountEFIChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:49 - Preparation05:23 - Download Sequoia recovery image07:09 - Base OpenCore files07:46 - Gathering files12:29 - Fixes for audio14:05 - Fixes for USB15:42 - Build config.plist21:29 - BIOS Settings22:18 - macOS Installation24:58 - About this Mac25:21 - Boot without USB drive27:22 - OC release and non-verbose boot28:38 - Fix sound issue29:40 - Benchmarks31:00 - Conclusion
Dell Optiplex 5070 SFF - Teardown, Upgrade and Performance jensd_be 2024-12-06 | In this video we will take a good look at the Dell Optiplex 5070 Small Form Factor. We'll start with an overview of the hardware and compare it to it's predecessor, the Optiplex 5060. Next we will completely disassemble and then re-assemble the machine. During the re-assembly, I will also performa an upgrade of the memory. We'll also take a look at the BIOS settings and once Windows 11 is installed I will do some benchmarks to have a good idea of the performance.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and overview01:36 - Connectivity and internals02:53 - Disassembly06:35 - Power Supply and GPU options07:23 - Motherboard overview08:27 - Re-assembly11:13 - First Boot11:55 - BIOS Setup12:23 - Windows 11 installation14:18 - Benchmarks and results
Create bootable macOS USB installation media from Windows jensd_be 2024-11-27 | In this video, I will explain how to create a bootable USB drive for installation or recovery of macOS from a Windows machine. I will explain the process both for usage on a supported machine and on unsupported Apple hardware. The video covers creating this for macOS Sequoia but it should be the same for other releases like Monterey, Ventura or Sonoma.Instead of directly creating the USB drive from Windows, we will first get a macOS Catalina VM running and use that to create the installation media. With this method, I'm avoiding both using paid tools like Transmac or UUByte, and using pre-created images.Links mentioned in the video:- Detailed explanation on my blog: jensd.be/2610/windows/create-bootable-macos-installation-usb-on-windows- GitHub page for scripts: github.com/jensdepuydt/macosvm_virtualbox_windows- GitHub page for OCLP: github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-PatcherRelated videos:- Create a macOS installer from macOS: youtu.be/D0mBiOFswWg- Create a bootable Windows installer from macOS: youtu.be/Mg5VcpZRFq8- Run macOS Sequoia on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/f7jzhcrPce8Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Approach and scripts02:55 - Preparation07:44 - Start macOS VM11:08 - Download macOS installer12:10 - Prepare USB drive13:56 - Create bootable installer on USB15:57 - Test on supported hardware17:02 - Prepare for unsupported hardware20:19 - Test on unsupported model
Install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported Hardware jensd_be 2024-10-08 | In this video I will explain how to perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware.In the video, we will take a look at the required steps, then prepare a bootable USB drive, which can be used on multiple machines, followed by an installation where we bypass the hardware limitations and eventually also the requirement for a Microsoft account. Finally we will quickly explore some of the new features in the 24H2 release. This works for both Windows 11 Home and Professional.Other scenarios:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOcIf you prefer to have the step-by-step instructions in written form: jensd.be/2547/windows/upgrade-to-or-install-windows-11-24h2-on-unsupported-hardwareChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Other scenarios02:28 - SSE 4.2 and POPCNT03:19 - USB drive preparation05:07 - Create Windows 11 installer06:30 - Install Windows 11 24H207:49 - Skip hardware checks10:44 - Initial setup and bypass Microsoft account12:36 - 24H2 and new features13:18 - Windows Updates
Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 or older on Unsupported Hardware jensd_be 2024-10-05 | In this video I will explain how to upgrade an existing Windows 11 installation on unsupported hardware that is on version 23H2, 22H2 or even older, to the latest version of Windows 11, 24H2.In the video, we will take a look at the considerations before upgrading, followed by the upgrade and quickly exploring some of the new features in the 24H2 release. This works for both Windows 11 Home and Professional.Other scenarios:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMIf you prefer to have the step-by-step instructions in written form: jensd.be/2547/windows/upgrade-to-or-install-windows-11-24h2-on-unsupported-hardwareChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Other scenarios03:03 - SSE 4.2 and POPCNT04:00 - Download Windows 1106:01 - Launch Upgrade08:37 - 24H2 and new features
Upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 from Windows 10 on Unsupported Hardware jensd_be 2024-10-05 | In this video I will explain how to upgrade an existing Windows 10 installation to the latest version of Windows 11, 24H2 when you are on unsupported hardware. In the video, we will take a look at the considerations before upgrading, followed by the upgrade and quickly exploring some of the new features in the 24H2 release. This works for both Windows 10 Home and Professional.Other scenarios:- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMIf you prefer to have the step-by-step instructions in written form: jensd.be/2547/windows/upgrade-to-or-install-windows-11-24h2-on-unsupported-hardwareChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Other scenarios03:20 - SSE 4.2 and POPCNT04:30 - Download Windows 1106:11 - Launch Upgrade08:59 - 24H2 and new features
Install macOS Sequoia on unsupported models jensd_be 2024-09-18 | In this video, I'll explain how to install macOS Sequoia on older, unsupported, Apple Mac models. This could be a fresh install, upgrade or dual boot. We will do this using OpenCore Legacy Patcher. For this video, I'll be using an Mac Mini Late 2014 but this method should work as well for Mac Pro's, MacBooks and different models of iMacs as well that are unsupported.We'll start with an introduction, prepare the required USB drive, install macOS Sequoia, check the patches and take a quick look at some of the new features.All the steps I go through and commands or links I'm using in the video can be found in detail on my blog as well: jensd.be/2496/apple/install-macos-sequoia-on-unsupported-modelsOther links used in the video:- USB 1.1 support during installation: youtu.be/lU19o8OHvVMyoutu.be/8fsMVZDGc7o- OpenCore Legacy Patcher Download: github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/releases- OpenCore Legacy Patcher website: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-PatcherChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:36 - Start of preparation03:50 - Prepare USB drive 04:45 - Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher05:46 - Installer for other model?06:16 - Download the macOS Sonoma installer07:11 - Create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded installer07:49 - Install OpenCore on the bootable USB drive08:14 - Boot Sequoia installer from the USB drive09:29 - Preparation for upgrade, dual boot or fresh install11:01 - Install macOS Sequoia12:24 - Install OpenCore on the internal hard-drive/SSD13:47 - Verify post-install root patches14:16 - New features
Upgrade Mac Pro 4,1 to 5,1 in 2024 - Workaround for Mac Pro 2009-2010 Firmware Tool issues jensd_be 2024-09-13 | In this video, I will cover the firmware upgrade process to bring an Apple Mac Pro 4,1, also know as the Early 2009 model, to a Mac Pro 5,1, known as the Mid-2010 model. Unfortunately the known tool called “Mac Pro 2009-2010 Firmware Tool” from the netkas.org forum is no longer working properly. I found a way to workaround the issues where the firmware upgrade would not start and instead of seeing a progress bar, macOS is simply booting instead. This works for Mac Pro's that are on bootROM version MP41.0081.B07and MP41.0081.B08 as well.I'll also cover the issue when trying to run the tool using no open MacProEFIUpdate.dmg, it would fail with “The program has encountered an error: 5570”.Resources:Full explanation on my blog: jensd.be/2453/apple/apple-mac-pro-41-firmware-upgrade-to-51-in-20244,1 firmware (FW14.dmg): support.apple.com/en-us/106656 5,1 firmware (FW15.dmg): support.apple.com/en-us/106455 Mac Pro 2009-2010 Firmware Tool.app: jensd.be/download/macpro2009-2010firmwaretool.zipModified version of ExtractAndPatchEFIFiles.sh: jensd.be/download/ExtractAndPatchEFIFiles.shVideo that covers upgrade to BootROM version 144.0.0.0.0 : youtu.be/zTl1lL1zfkgChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:19 - The problem04:02 - Troubleshooting06:38 - The solution07:36 - Step by step08:13 - Disable System Integrity Protection09:00 - Run Mac Pro 2009 - 2010 Firmware Tool09:34 - Download 4,1 and 5,1 firmware files10:27 - Convert and mount firmware with unique name12:12 - Replace ExtractAndPatchEFIFiles.sh13:15 - Run modified script14:02 - Run script to do EFI preparation15:12 - Perform firmware upgrade to 5,116:51 - Upgrade BootROM to 144.0.0.0.0
macOS Sonoma on Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1 with RX 580 jensd_be 2024-08-27 | In this video I will take a look on how we can get to install macOS Sonoma on my classic Mac Pro 4,1 which is upgraded to a 5,1. In the video, I will start with macOS Mojave and go through the process to get to Sonoma. I will also do some benchmarks to compare the performance to Ventura and Windows 11. Finally I will also upgrade the video card to an AMD Radeon RX580.Other videos related to this machine:- Windows 11 on Mac Pro, including earlier RX 580 on Ventura: youtu.be/yZPKLmmjKSQ- Ventura on Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1: youtu.be/lU19o8OHvVM- Dual CPU and NVMe upgrade: youtu.be/zTl1lL1zfkgChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:39 - Prepare Drives04:47 - Create installation media07:05 - Starting Sonoma Insallation07:45 - Workaround for Keyboard/Mouse08:47 - Install macOS Sonoma09:52 - OpenCore on SSD11:19 - Benchmarks before GPU upgrade12:11 - Upgrade to RX 58013:21 - Revert Root Patches14:09 - Black screen issue with RX 58016:58 - Install Root Patches17:40 - Wifi and Bluetooth17:58 - Benchmarks with RX 58018:50 - Conclusion
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 - Overview and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-07-04 | In this video I will give an in-depth overview of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 - 14 inch. The model I have is equipped with an AMD Ryzen but most of what I cover is also applicable for the Intel-variant of this machine. After taking a look at the physical characteristics, connectivity and how it is to work with this laptop, I will also perform some benchmarks to check the performance.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Design01:33 - Connectivity02:09 - Touchpad and Keyboard02:58 - Webcam03:11 - Display03:32 - Battery and charging04:20 - BIOS Setup and Specs05:35 - Benchmarks08:05 - Wifi08:37 - Conclusion
Run macOS Sonoma in a VM on a Windows PC jensd_be 2024-06-21 | In this video I will explain and show how to run macOS Sonoma in a virtual machine on a Windows-based PC without the need for real Apple hardware. For this process, I'll be using the free version of VMware Workstation and there is no need for a pre-built image coming from another Mac as the process starts completely from scratch. Once we got Sonoma installed, I will also cover how to install the VMware tools so we chan change the resolution and set up file sharing between the Windows host and the macOS virtual machine.You can also find the full description and all steps on my blog: jensd.be: jensd.be/2273/windows/run-a-macos-sonoma-vm-on-a-windows-pcLinks used in the video:- gibMacOS: github.com/corpnewt/gibMacOS- QEMU for Windows: https://qemu.weilnetz.de/w64/- VMware Workstation download: support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware+Workstation+Pro- Auto-Unlocker for VMware: github.com/paolo-projects/auto-unlocker- List of Mac models and corresponding board-ID's: mrmacintosh.com/list-of-mac-boardid-deviceid-model-identifiers-machine-models- VMware Tools download: support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware%20ToolsChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:19 - Download Catalina image from Apple05:28 - Covert Catalina image to VMDK07:05 - Create Broadcom account07:44 - Download and install VMware Workstation08:52 - Unlock macOS features on VMware Workstation09:54 - Create Virtual Machine13:40 - Install macOS Catalina16:35 - Download Sonoma installer17:50 - Upgrade to macOS Sonoma19:00 - Install VMware Tools22:51 - Change Resolution23:46 Share files between Windows and macOS
Run macOS Sonoma in a VM on an Intel-based Mac jensd_be 2024-06-14 | In this video, I will explain how to run macOS Sonoma in a virtual machine on an Intel-based Apple Mac. We'll be using the free version of VMware Fusion to accomplish this.Once we get everything up and running, I will also look into tuning things like the resolution and we will take a look at the performance by doing some benchmarks. I will also explain you how to share files between the guest and host machines. To overcome an issue with VMware Fusion, where an error message: "Unable to create the installation medium" is displayed, we'll create an installation image during the process.You can also find the full description and all steps on my blog: jensd.be: jensd.be/2205/virtualization/run-a-macos-vm-on-an-intel-based-macLinks used in the video:- VMware Fusion Download: support.broadcom.com/group/ecx/productdownloads?subfamily=VMware+Fusion- MacOS installers: support.apple.com/en-us/102662Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Create Broadcom account02:40 - Download and Install VMware Fusion04:40 - Create macOS Installer08:54 - Install macOS11:35 - Tweak VM Settings12:52 - Install VMware Tools14:38 - Change Resolution15:50 - Sharing Files17:06 - Performance and Benchmarks
Run macOS Sonoma in a VM on a Silicon-based Mac jensd_be 2024-05-31 | In this video, I will explain how to set up a virtual machine running Apple macOS by using UTM. These step are intended for use on Apple Silicon-based Macs.Once we get everything up and running, I will also look into the performance by doing some benchmarks and I will explain you how to share files between the guest and host machines and how to deploy a specific macOS version to run virtually.You can also find the full description and all steps on my blog: jensd.be: jensd.be/2158/virtualization/run-a-macos-vm-on-a-silicon-based-macLinks used in the video:- UTM: https://mac.getutm.app/- ipsw.me: ipsw.me/MacBookAir10,1- Mr. Macintosh: mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-databaseChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Background and UTM03:24 - Install UTM04:05 - Create macOS VM05:57 - Install macOS07:43 - Performance and Benchmarks10:34 - Sharing Files12:06 - Run a specific macOS version
Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL - Overview, Upgrade and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-05-24 | In this video, we will take a good look at the Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL. During the video, I will go over the design, specifications, connectivity but also the internal components and I will show you how to upgrade the memory and storage. While the laptop is open, I will also replace the thermal paste and finally we will run some benchmarks to have a good idea on this machine's performance. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:40 - Design and Connectivity01:36 - Charging Options02:18 - Keyboard and Trackpad03:07 - Webcam03:22 - Display03:40 - Internal Components05:09 - NVMe storage05:45 - Memory Upgrade06:13 - Thermal Paste Replacement07:40 - BIOS Setup08:44 - Benchmarks and Performance11:18 - Wifi 6 Performance11:55 - Conclusion
HP ProDesk 600 G2 Mini - Teardown, Upgrade and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-04-02 | In this video we will take a closer look at the HP ProDesk 600 G2 Mini . We will start with an overview, followed by a full teardown and re-assembly while installing an NVMe SSD and upgrading the memory . Finally I will also test the performance of this small PC and compare it to similar models.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Connectivity02:01 - Internal overview02:18 - Teardown/Disassembly05:15 - Motherboard overview05:46 - Components overview06:09 - Re-assembly09:34 - First boot and BIOS beep codes10:34 - BIOS Setup11:18 - Windows 11 installation12:24 - CPU Benchmarks13:28 - Disk performance14:28 - Wifi and network performance15:19 - Conclusion
HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini - Teardown, Upgrade and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-03-11 | In this video we will take a better look at the HP ProDesk 400 G3 Mini. During the video, we will start with a brief overview and then I will do a full teardown and re-assembly of the machine. During the re-assembly process, I will upgrade the memory and install a NVMe SSD. Once everything is back together, I will also perform a fresh installation of Windows 11, followed by a series of benchmarks in order to test the performance. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:03 - External overview and connectivity02:20 - Internal overview02:37 - Disassembly04:10 - CPU info05:01 - Motherboard details05:35 - All Components05:50 - Re-assembly08:38 - First boot and BIOS Setup09:19 - Windows 11 install11:24 - Benchmarks13:44 - Boot time
Dell OptiPlex 5090 SFF - Overview, Teardown and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-02-19 | In this video we will take a better look at the Dell OptiPlex 5090 SFF. During the video, I will do a full teardown and re-assembly of the machine. Once re-assembled, I will perform a series of benchmarks in order to test the performance of this PC. The model I have is equipped with a Core i5 10500, 8GB of DDR4 and a 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:53 - Overview and connectivity02:08 - Disassembly06:00 - CPU info 06:18 - Motherboard 07:25 - Re-assembly10:48 - First boot and BIOS Setup11:45 - Windows 11 12:29 - Benchmarks13:57 - Conclusion and Boot time
Dell Latitude 5590 - Overview, Upgrade and Benchmarks jensd_be 2024-01-02 | In this video we will take a closer look at a Dell Latitude 5590 which is equipped with an Intel Core i5 8250U, 8GB of DDR4 and a 256 SATA M.2 SSD. During the video, I will do a small introduction and review of this machine, we will take a look at the internals and upgrade the memory and finally, we'll see how this device performs by doing some benchmarks.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:53 - Physical specs01:22 - Connectivity02:19 - Screen, trackpad, keyboard03:35 - Inside the laptop04:50 - Memory upgrade05:49 - BIOS setup06:50 - Windows 11 boot07:29 - CPU overview08:20 - Benchmarks10:29 - Webcam10:44 - Conclusion
Install Windows 11 23H2 on Unsupported Hardware jensd_be 2023-11-17 | In this video, I will explain how to perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 23H2 on unsupported hardware. In the video, I will be performing the installation on a PC which does not have a supported CPU, no TPM 2.0 nor secure boot. I will show you how to work around the hardware checks and how this is different from working around these in previous versions.You can find a detailed explanation on my blog as well: jensd.be/2070/windows/upgrade-to-windows-11-23h2-on-unsupported-hardwareIn the meanwhile, Microsoft has released version 24H2 of Windows 11, which requires a bit of a different approach. You can find updated videos for 24H2 over here:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMDownloads:- Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/#downloadIn case you wonder how performance would be running Windows 11 with unsupported hardware, check this video: youtu.be/6zkAxYOe_IMChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:58 - Approach and difference with 22H203:18 - Create bootable USB drive06:20 - Perform installation of Windows 11 23H210:09 - Clean-up a USB drive
Upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 from Windows 11 22H2 or 21H2 on Unsupported Hardware jensd_be 2023-11-16 | In this video, I will explain how to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2, starting from an existing Windows 11 22H2 or 21H2 Home or Pro installation on unsupported hardware. Since 23H2, there are two options to do this. Either through Windows Update or by using the Windows 11 23H2 ISO. The idea of upgrading your current installation is to keep all applications and data. In the video, I will be performing the upgrade on a PC which does not have a supported CPU, no TPM nor secure boot. You can find a detailed explanation on my blog as well: jensd.be/2070/windows/upgrade-to-windows-11-23h2-on-unsupported-hardwareIn the meanwhile, Microsoft has released version 24H2 of Windows 11, which requires a bit of a different approach. You can find updated videos for 24H2 over here:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMDownloads:- Windows 11 ISO: microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11- KB5027397 - Windows 11 23H2 Enablement Update: jensd.be/download/windows11_kb5027397_x64.msuIn case you wonder how performance would be running Windows 11 with unsupported hardware, check this video: youtu.be/6zkAxYOe_IMChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:58 - Approach and difference with 22H203:27 - Option 1: Use Windows Update06:40 - Option 2: Use the Windows 11 23H2 ISO06:58 - Download the Windows 11 23H2 ISO for option 209:15 - Hardware check workaround for option 210:59 - Upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 with option 2
Upgrade to Windows 11 23H2 from Windows 10 on Unsupported hardware jensd_be 2023-11-15 | In this video, I will explain how to upgrade to Windows 11 23H2, starting from an existing Windows 10 Home or Pro on unsupported hardware. Using this method, you can directly upgrade your current Windows 10 installation, while keeping all applications and data, to the latest Windows 11 version: 23H2. In the video, I will be performing the upgrade on a PC which does not have a supported CPU, no TPM nor secure boot. You can find a detailed explanation on my blog as well: jensd.be/2070/windows/upgrade-to-windows-11-23h2-on-unsupported-hardwareIn the meanwhile, Microsoft has released version 24H2 of Windows 11, which requires a bit of a different approach. You can find updated videos for 24H2 over here:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMDownloads:- Windows 11 ISO: microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11In case you wonder how performance would be running Windows 11 with unsupported hardware, check this video: youtu.be/6zkAxYOe_IMChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:02 - Download the Windows 11 23H2 ISO05:03 - Hardware check workaround07:21 - Upgrade to Windows 11 23H208:44 - After the upgrade
Mac Mini Late 2014 - macOS Sonoma and SSD Upgrade jensd_be 2023-10-27 | In this video, I will upgrade the slow hard disk in an Apple Mac Mini Late 2014 to a SATA SSD and I will also install macOS Sonoma on it. As part of this, we will also check the performance before and after the upgrade.These two actions extend the useful life of this nice device significantly. As mentioned in the video, I did a more detailed video on installing macOS Sonoma on unsupported Apple Mac models - You can find the video here: youtu.be/acpQuCIy3GA- And a detailed blogpost: jensd.be/1998/apple/install-macos-sonoma-on-unsupported-modelsChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:37 - Required Tools03:38 - Performance before04:35 - Prepare Sonoma Installer04:59 - SSD Upgrade15:05 - First boot15:44 - Erase/format SSD16:15 - Sonoma Installation16:59 - Post-installation steps18:04 - Performance after19:19 - Outro
Install macOS Sonoma on unsupported models jensd_be 2023-10-06 | In this video, I'll explain how to install macOS Sonoma on older, unsupported, Apple Mac models. This could be a fresh install, upgrade or dual boot. We will do this using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher. For this video, I'll be using an Mac Mini Late 2014 but this method should work for Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air or Pro and different models of iMacs as well.All the steps I go through and commands or links I'm using in the video can be found in detail on my blog as well: jensd.be/1998/apple/install-macos-sonoma-on-unsupported-modelsOther links used in the video:- OpenCore Legacy Patcher Download: github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/releases- OpenCore Legacy Patcher website: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-PatcherChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:06 - Overview of process04:08 - Prepare a USB drive 04:59 - Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher05:49 - Download the macOS Sonoma installer06:36 - Create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded installer07:05 - Install OpenCore on the bootable USB drive07:54 - Boot the installer from the USB drive09:11 - Preparation for upgrade, dual boot or fresh install10:29 - Install macOS Sonoma12:31 - Verify post-install root patches13:39 - Install OpenCore on the internal hard-drive/SSD15:06 - Create installer for other machine
HP ProDesk 600 G1 SFF - Teardown - Reassembly - Benchmarks jensd_be 2023-09-28 | In this video we will take a better look at the HP ProDesk or Elitedesk 600 G1 in the small form factor version. During the video, I will do a full teardown and re-assembly of the machine. Once re-assembled, I will perform a fresh installation of Windows 11, followed by a series of benchmarks in order to test the performance. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:11 - External overview and connectivity02:31 - Internal overview03:09 - Disassembly05:29 - CPU info05:55 - Motherboard removal and power supply06:35 - Motherboard details07:28 - Components07:48 - Re-assembly10:56 - First boot and troubleshooting11:35 - BIOS Setup12:02 - Windows 11 install13:27 - Benchmarks15:19 - Conclusion and Boot time
Dell OptiPlex 7060 Micro - Teardown - Upgrade - Benchmarks jensd_be 2023-09-08 | In this video, we will take a deep dive into the Dell OptiPles 7060 Micro. First, we will have a good look at this machine and the differences with its predecessor, the OptiPlex 7040. Then I'll be performing a full teardown and re-assembly of the machine, while adding a SATA SSD. Once the machine is back togheter, I will install Windows 11 and test how this machine performs.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:57 - External Overview01:35 - Connectivity02:24 - Internal Overview03:22 - Disassembly04:43 - CPU and upgrade options05:48 - Motherboard06:43 - All components06:57 - Re-assembly09:28 - BIOS Setup10:12 - Windows 11 install11:08 - Benchmarks13:49 - Network and wifi performance14:47 - Conclusion
HP ProDesk 400 G5 TWR - Teardown and gaming upgrade jensd_be 2023-08-18 | In this video we'll take a deep dive into the hardware of the HP ProDesk 400 G5 tower version. I will first disassemble the machine, then re-assemble it, install Windows 11 and do some benchmarks.Once we have a good idea on how the installed NVIDIA GT 1030 performs, I will also upgrade that card with an NVIDIA GTX 1650 and re-do the benchmarks. Finally I'll also test some games like Microsoft Flight Simulator and GTA V on this machine after upgrading it.If you're interesting in installing Windows 11 on your unsupported machine, have a look at the video I did on that subject: youtu.be/iPc4Tmhv-1oChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:52 - External Overview02:51 - Disassembly07:41 - Motherboard in detail08:22 - All components09:01 - Re-assembly11:53 - First boot and BIOS setup12:28 - Installing Windows 1113:09 - CPU Benchmarks and GT103017:29 - Upgrade to GTX165019:49 - Benchmarks with GTX165021:36 - Gaming and conclusion
Windows 11 on Apple Mac Pro 4,1 or 5,1 jensd_be 2023-07-19 | In this video, I will explain how to install Windows 11 on an Apple Mac pro 4,1 or 5,1. Also know as Early 2009 to Mid 2012. During the video I will also do various GPU upgrades and check if we are able to use an unsupported NVIDIA card under Windows 11.Information mentioned in the video:- Creating a bootable Windows 11 installer from macOS: jensd.be/1740/windows/create-a-bootable-windows-11-installation-usb-on-macos- Installing macOS Ventura on unsupported hardware: jensd.be/1897/apple/install-macos-ventura-on-unsupported-models- Previous video on dual CPU and NVMe upgrade: youtu.be/zTl1lL1zfkgChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Be carefull with Windows on this Mac04:37 - Upgrading macOS and Open Core07:26 - Benchmarks with AMD Radeon HD795007:48 - Installing Windows 1112:15 - NVIDIA GTX 165013:10 - Windows Update and drivers13:46 - Benchmarks with GTX 165015:02 - GTX 1650 and macOS Ventura16:00 - AMD Radeon RX580 17:54 - Benchmarks with RX58018:58 - RX580 and macOS Ventura19:18 - Benchmarks on Ventura with RX58019:58 - Gaming and conclusion
Dell OptiPlex 3020 SFF: Teardown - Upgrade - Benchmarks jensd_be 2023-07-11 | In this video, we'll take a better look at the Dell Optiplex 3020 SFF or Small Form Factor. During the video, I will completely disassemble this machine and then put it back together.While doing so, I will also upgrade the memory, CPU and replace the current hard drive with an SSD and if everything still works after that, I will install Windows 11 and also perform some benchmarks to check how this machine still performs today.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Connectivity01:46 - Internal components02:04 - Teardown06:21 - Power Supply06:35 - Motherboard07:13 - Overview of components07:40 - Re-assembly11:35 - First boot and BIOS12:05 - Windows 11 installation13:08 - Benchmarks14:52 - Conclusion
Apple Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1 - Dual CPU Upgrade and NVMe jensd_be 2023-06-21 | In this video, I will upgrade the CPUs and install a NVMe drive in an Apple Mac Pro 4,1, also knows as the early 2019 model. The CPUs will be upgraded to two Xeon X5675 and for the NVMe drive, I will use a Samsung 970 EVO+ and a PCIe NVMe adapter.The process also involves converting the firmare to 5,1 and upgrading it to the latest version: 144.0.0.0 and off course I will benchmark the machine before and after the upgrades.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Mac Pro Bootrom and Firmware03:20 - Convert 4,1 to 5,105:41 - Upgrade to macOS High Sierra07:07 - Metal-Support GPU08:03 - Upgrade to macOS Mojave09:19 - Benchmarks before upgrade10:18 - Bootable USB install for Mojave10:40 - NVMe adapter and SSD13:48 - macOS Mojave on NVMe SSD15:15 - Disk benchmarks after NVMe upgrade 15:48 - Options for CPU Upgrade17:58 - CPU Upgrade23:34 - First boot after upgrade24:32 - CPU benchmarks after upgrade
HP ProDesk 400 G1 MT: Teardown - Upgrade - Benchmarks jensd_be 2023-06-13 | In this video, we'll take a better look at the HP ProDesk 400 G1 in the tower version. During the video, I will completely disassemble this machine and then put it back together.While doing so, I will also upgrade the memory and replace the current hard drive with an SSD and if everything still works after that, I will install Windows 11 and also perform some benchmarks to check how this machine still performs today.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:29 - Connectivity02:18 - Internal components02:43 - Teardown06:20 - Motherboard07:02 - Overview of components07:18 - Re-assembly10:06 - First boot and BIOS10:35 - Windows 11 boot11:11 - Benchmarks12:35 - Conclusion
Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro: Teardown - Upgrade - Benchmarks jensd_be 2023-04-23 | In this video we will take a closer look at the Dell OptiPlex 7040 Micro. We will start with an overview, followed by a full teardown and re-assembly while performing some upgrades. Finally I will also test the performance of this small PC to check if size does matter. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:55 - Form factor and connectivity02:19 - Opening the PC03:08 - Strange storage device?04:33 - BIOS setup05:07 - Upgrades05:28 - Teardown08:20 - Motherboard overview08:46 - Components overview09:07 - Assembly11:36 - First boot12:34 - CPU Benchmarks13:37 - Disk performance15:08 - Wifi and network performance15:54 - Conclusion
Apple Mac Pro 1,1 - CPU Upgrade - Undesired but fun - Part 3 jensd_be 2023-03-28 | In this video, I will be upgrading the dual Intel Xeon CPUs in an Apple Mac Pro 1,1, FW upgraded to 2,1. I'll start by looking benchmarking the machine before the upgrade, then discuss the CPU upgrade options and perform the upgrade. Once the upgrade is complete, I will compare the results with before.If you're interested in the earlier parts of this series:Part 1: Overview and El Capitan: youtube.com/watch?v=EW-uo11wEdwPart 2: Windows 11: youtube.com/watch?v=ehDF3mrwbfEChapters:00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Benchmark before upgrade02:40 - CPU upgrade options03:49 - CPU upgrade12:33 - First boot13:23 - Benchmark after upgrade15:02 - Results and conclusion
Windows 11 on Apple Mac Pro 1,1 or 2,1 - Undesired Mac - Part 2 jensd_be 2023-03-15 | In this video, I will show you and try to install Windows 11 on an Apple Mac Pro 1,1 from 2006. Although you might not think that Windows is a better choice over macOS or OS X, it definitely is worth considering. Links:The steps used in the video are also documented in detail on my blog: jensd.be/1954/windows/install-windows-11-on-a-mac-pro-11-or-21More info about installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/iPc4Tmhv-1oOscdimg tool download: jensd.be/download/oscdimg.exeOscdimg documentation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/oscdimg-command-line-options?view=windows-11Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:34 - Reasons for Windows 1101:51 - Issues03:01 - Prepare the install media06:48 - GeForce 7300 GT and boot screen07:15 - Installation11:15 - Windows Update11:55 - Video card drivers13:19 - Installation complete13:47 - Basic tests
Apple Mac Pro 1,1 - Undesired but fun - Part 1 jensd_be 2023-03-09 | In this video we'll have a good look at the first generation Intel x86-based mac pro that Apple released. During the video I plan to give a short introduction to this mac pro 1,1 and then I'll install an SSD and get this machine to run its latest possible version of macOS, which is El Capitan. More information on how to install El Capitan on a Mac Pro 1,1 or 2,1: youtube.com/watch?v=0a6tSGUzZYQChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - How did I get this Mac?02:37 - Hardware Overview05:28 - Firmware05:41 - macOS support07:25 - SSD Upgrade08:59 - El Captitan Installation11:54 - First boot to macOS El Capitan13:20 - Usable in 2023?15:01 - Outro
HP ProDesk 600 G1 TWR - Teardown and gaming upgrade jensd_be 2023-02-17 | In this video, I'll do a full teardown of a HP ProDesk 600 G1 tower. During the re-assembly, I will upgrade the CPU and memory and will install an SSD and GeForce GTX 1650 video card. Once all of that is done, I'll do some benchmarks to see how this improved performance and we'll test out some games on this machine.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:50 - System overview02:15 - Upgrades overview03:02 - GeForce GTX 165004:20 - Inside the case04:42 - Disassembly07:56 - Motherboard overview 08:37 - All components08:53 - Assembly and upgrades12:56 - First boot attempt13:35 - Windows 11 installation14:24 - Benchmarks17:40 - Grand Theft Auto V19:00 - Forza Horizon 520:15 - Far Cry 620:52 - Cyberpunk 207721:30 - Hitman 322:05 - Conclusion
Ventura on the Mac Pro 4,1 and 5,1 jensd_be 2023-01-28 | In this video, I'll be testing macOS Ventura on the Apple Mac Pro 4,1. Since OpenCore Legacy Patcher 0.6.0 added support for Ventura on this unsupported hardware, I had to check this out. I will run through the limitations, prepare and install Ventura and then share the first experiences so far with this OS.If you are interested in a performance comparison of Ventura on unsupported hardware, make sure to check out this video as well: youtu.be/ZI7pjHKyuJYNewer version of macOS: SonomaIn the meanwhile, macOS Sonoma has been released. A very similar method is available to install the latest version of macOS on unsupported hardware. I did a separate video that covers that version of macOS,. You can find that one over here: youtu.be/acpQuCIy3GALinks mentioned in the video:- Installing macOS Ventura on unsupported hardware:youtu.be/rJlx28Zn6cYjensd.be/1897/apple/install-macos-ventura-on-unsupported-models- Download link for OpenCore Legacy Patcher: github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases00:00 - Introduction00:52 - mac Pro 4,101:27 - OpenCore Legacy Patcher02:10 - USB 1.1 issues02:50 - GPU support04:15 - The test system05:15 - Prepare for installation08:15 - Install Ventura13:10 - First experience14:00 - YouTube 4K14:54 - Wifi and Bluetooth15:21 - Conclusion
macOS Ventura - Performance on unsupported models jensd_be 2023-01-18 | In this video, I will test and check if an unsupported macOS version performs worse in comparison with the latest supported release on the same Apple hardware. I'll be running a series of benchmarks like Geekbench 5, AJA System Test and Cinebench and will also do some more realistic tests like audio editing in Audacity or video editing in DaVinci Resolve.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Test setup 02:05 - Benchmarks line-up03:05 - GeekBench 5 CPU04:10 - GeekBench 5 Compute 04:56 - AJA System Test05:29 - CineBench R2306:09 - BrowserBench07:06 - Audacity08:11 - DaVinci Resolve 1809:00- Results and conclusion
Mac Mini Late 2012 - macOS Ventura and SSD Upgrade jensd_be 2023-01-04 | In this video, I will start by taking a quick look at the Apple mac Mini in general and the one I have, a late 2012 model or MacMini6,1. Then I'll upgrade the slow hard disk to an SSD and I will also install macOS Ventura on it. That should extend the useful life of this nice device significantly. Lets see what what we can still do with it and make it usable again for 2023.Newer version of macOS: SonomaIn the meanwhile, macOS Sonoma has been released. A very similar method is available to install the latest version of macOS on unsupported hardware. I did a separate video that covers that version of macOS,. You can find that one over here: youtu.be/acpQuCIy3GAAs mentioned in the video, I did a more detailed video on installing macOS Ventura on unsupported Apple Mac model:- You can find the video here: youtu.be/rJlx28Zn6cY- And a detailed blogpost: jensd.be/1897/apple/install-macos-ventura-on-unsupported-modelsChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:29 - Mac Mini Overview01:52 - Performance before02:39 - Prepare Ventura Installer04:28 - SSD Upgrade11:50 - First boot12:05 - Ventura Installation13:49 - Post-installation steps14:49 - Performance after15:40 - Outro
HP Z220 SFF - Teardown, Upgrade and Benchmarks jensd_be 2022-12-21 | In this video, I'll be giving an overview of the HP Z220 SFF Workstation. Then I'll be completely disassembling the device and re-assemble it. During that process, I'll also upgrade the memory and install an SSD. Once that is all done, I'll be performing some benchmarks as well with Geekbench, AJA system test and Cinebench to find out how this device performs.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:31 - External overview 02:49 - Internal overview03:18 - Disassembly07:47 - Motherboard08:50 - Components09:13 - CPU installation09:26 - Memory09:40 - Assembly
Dell Latitude E5570 - Overview and benchmarks jensd_be 2022-12-16 | In this video, I will take a deeper look at the Dell Latitude E5570 laptop. I'll go over the hardware specifications, size and weight, keyboard, display and so on. Then I'll open up the machine and check how to upgrade the memory, SSD, wifi and cellular. Followed by some benchmarks like Geekbench and Cinebench. Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:41 - Size, Weight and Build Quality01:11 - Connections01:50 - Keyboard and touchpad02:37 - Display02:57 - Webcam03:10 - BIOS Setup03:49 - Internals and upgrades05:40 - Benchmarks08:15 - Wifi test
HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF - Teardown, re-assembly and upgrade jensd_be 2022-11-23 | In this video, I'll perform a teardown of the HP ProDesk 600 G2 SFF. Once disassembled, I'll go over the components in the machine, followed by re-assembling everything. I'll also perform some upgrades like increasing the memory and installing an SSD during that process.Once all of that is done, I'll perform some basic benchmarks so we have a good idea how this device performs.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction00:45 - Overview and connections01:51 - Disassembly04:36 - CPU overview05:12 - Motherboard05:59 - SSD preparation06:16 - Component overview06:28 - Assembly09:40 - First boot attempt and BIOS10:20 - Installing Windows 1111:06 - Benchmarks12:25 - Conclusion and outroBenchmarks used in the video:- Geekbench 5: geekbench.com/download- AJA System test: aja.com/products/aja-system-test- Browserbench: browserbench.org/Speedometer2.0
Install macOS Ventura on unsupported models jensd_be 2022-10-28 | In this video, I'll explain how to install macOS Ventura on older, unsupported, Apple Mac models. This could be a fresh install, upgrade or dual boot. We will do this using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher. For this video, I'll be using an iMac late 2013 but this method should work for Mac Mini, Mac Pro, MacBook Air or Pro and different models of iMacs as well.Newer version of macOS: SonomaIn the meanwhile, macOS Sonoma has been released. A very similar method is available to install the latest version of macOS on unsupported hardware. I did a separate video that covers that version of macOS,. You can find that one over here: youtu.be/acpQuCIy3GAAll the steps I go through and commands or links I'm using in the video can be found in detail on my blog as well: jensd.be/1897/apple/install-macos-ventura-on-unsupported-modelsOther links used in the video:- OpenCore Legacy Patcher Download: github.com/dortania/Opencore-Legacy-Patcher/releases- OpenCore Legacy Patcher website: dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-PatcherChapters:00:00 - Introduction03:13 - Overview of process03:55 - Prepare a USB drive of at least 16GB04:58 - Download OpenCore Legacy Patcher05:56 - Download the macOS Ventura installer07:27 - Create a bootable USB drive from the downloaded installer08:10 - Install OpenCore on the bootable USB drive09:41 - Boot the installer from the USB drive and install macOS14:12 - Install OpenCore on the internal hard-drive/SSD15:50 - Optionally remove the boot picker and boot directly to macOS16:35 - New features and outro
Lenovo ThinkCentre M91p SFF - Teardown, Re-assembly and Benchmarks jensd_be 2022-10-13 | For this video, I have a Lenovo ThinkCentre M91p SFF which I will completely disassemble, re-assemble and then, at least if it still works, perform some benchmarks on. While doing so, as I usually do at my channel, I'll also upgrade the machine and I'll be increasing the memory and installing an SSD.The configuration is still largely original with an I5 2400 and 4GB of RAM currently.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:07 - External overview02:04 - Internal overview02:26 - Disassembly07:14 - Motherboard08:24 - Component overview08:43 - Assembly13:27 - First boot attempt14:29 - Problem solving16:01 - Installing Windows 10 16:36 - Benchmarks
Upgrade Windows 11 to 22H2 on unsupported hardware jensd_be 2022-09-28 | In this video, I'll explain how to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 from an existing Windows 11 installation running on unsupported hardware. On Windows 11 installations that used any of the workarounds to overcome the hardware check, the 22H2 update will most likely not be offered through Windows update.In the meanwhile, Microsoft has released version 24H2 of Windows 11, which requires a bit of a different approach. You can find updated videos for 24H2 over here:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMDownloads:- Replacement appraiserres.dll: jensd.be/download/appraiserres.zip- Windows 11 ISO: microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:36 - Download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO04:07 - Hardware check workaround05:37 - Upgrade to Windows 11 22H206:54 - After the upgrade
Upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 on unsupported hardware from Windows 10 jensd_be 2022-09-28 | In this video, I'll explain how to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2, starting from an existing Windows 10 Home or Pro on unsupported hardware. Since the 22H2 update, the previous method where you delete a file to overcome the hardware limitations, no longer work and you get to see a message saying: "We're having trouble determining if your PC can run Windows 11". In the meanwhile, Microsoft has released version 24H2 of Windows 11, which requires a bit of a different approach. You can find updated videos for 24H2 over here:- Upgrade from Windows 10 to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/EWV1G3IDRMg- Upgrade from Windows 11 23H2, 22H2 and earlier to the latest version of Windows 11: 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/mC657pIDyOc- Perform a fresh installation of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware: youtu.be/gKMB7WSEbMMUsing this method, you can still upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware without problems. I'll be performing the upgrade on a PC which does not have a supported CPU, no TPM nor secure boot. You can find a detailed explanation on my blog as well: jensd.be/1860/windows/upgrade-to-windows-11-22h2-on-unsupported-hardwareDownloads:- Replacement appraiserres.dll: jensd.be/download/appraiserres.zip- Windows 11 ISO: microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11In case you wonder how performance would be running Windows 11 with unsupported hardware, check this video: youtu.be/6zkAxYOe_IMChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Download the Windows 11 22H2 ISO04:17 - Hardware check workaround05:53 - Upgrade to Windows 11 22H207:25 - After the upgrade
Avoid the need for a Microsoft account or convert back to a local account on Windows 11 jensd_be 2022-09-08 | In this video, I will explain how you can avoid the need for a Microsoft account when installing Windows 11 Home or Pro. This includes working around not able to set up Windows 11 Home when you do not have Internet available. I'll also explain how to convert back to a local account in case you already started to use one and explain how to add additional local users.If you need a written explanation, you can find everything in detail in my blog as well: jensd.be/1799/windows/avoid-the-need-for-a-microsoft-account-on-windows-11Chapters:00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Fresh installation02:57 - Windows 11 Home without Internet05:23 - Windows 11 Home with Internet08:25 - Windows 11 Pro with Internet09:37 - Windows 11 Pro without Internet10:10 - Add additional local users11:12 - Convert existing Microsoft account user to local
Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 SFF - Teardown, Upgrades, Benchmarking jensd_be 2022-09-01 | In this video we'll take a closer look at the Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 SFF. During the video, I will completely disassemble the machine, then re-assemble it and while doing so perform a few upgrades like memory and replacing the HD with an SSD.Once all of that is done, I'll also be doing some benchmarks to check out the performance.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:01 - External overview02:11 - Internal overview02:48 - Disassembly05:55 - Component overview07:43 - Assembly10:46 - First boot and BIOS11:26 - Installing Windows 1112:48 - Benchmarks
Dell Dimension 5150 - Dust for breakfast jensd_be 2022-08-18 | This must've been one of the dirtiest machines I've ever seen and, believe me, I'm no stranger to dirty and neglected PCs. In the video, I'll take this Dell Dimension 5150 which clearly had better times and try to turn in back in to the great device it used to be.Full specifications of the machine:- Intel Pentium 4 630 - 3Ghz, 2MB Cache- 2x 512MB DDR2 RAM dual channel- ATI X300SE 128MB PCIe- Western Digital 160GB SATA HDOther Pentium 4 video which I mentioned: youtu.be/3Y4CY8MEhFgChapters:00:00 - Rough cleaning02:25 - Disassembly and more cleaning08:38 - Assembly10:50 - First boot14:50 - Windows XP installation16:25 - Sytem information17:23 - Benchmarks18:45 - Gaming (GTA Vice City)
