Ask HN: Why does Windows 11 require TPM 2?

https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550376/microsoft-window...

Same reason Android, iOS and OSX require it: vertical control over the platform.

Why is this in the interest of users?

It isn't (*much).

How is locking your coffee pod machine to only use your brand pods, or annoying a printer user to only buy your "genuine" cartridges to her advantage?

(*) There is a mild degree of quality control at play, but honestly not much.

What is a TPM 2 chip and how would I know if my computer has one? I built it from parts last year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module

Because Microsoft is evil. It always was just like Google or any other overpowered megacorp...