Security Expert Explains TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot | Ask A PC Expert

With the recent announcement that Windows 11 will require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled, many of us are confused and left feeling frustrated. Luckily Adam called up his friend and security professional Mike Danseglio to help explain it all, along with offering practical advice and his thoughts on if Microsoft will keep this requirement. Buy The Full Nerd merch: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - What is TPM? 01:36 - The different forms of TPM 02:55 - What is Secure Boot? 04:37 - Why is TPM and Secure Boot important? 06:13 - TPM and Secure Boot vs anti-malware software 07:35 - What does TPM guard against? 08:27 - TPM and Secure Boot requirements in Windows 11 10:45 - Is Microsoft going to keep these requirements? 15:11 - How do you find out if you have TPM 17:05 - How to find out if your PC support Secure Boot 18:15 - What to do if you don’t have TPM 21:40 - Does TPM and Secure Boot impact gaming?