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Some newerTails might not work on some PC computers, for example, if their [[graphics card is incompatible with Linux|support/known_issues/graphics]]. Nvidia or AMD Radeon cards often do not work in Tails.
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Mac computers with an Apple processor (M1, M2, and so on)
Les ordinateurs Mac récents avec un processeur Apple (M1, M2 et suivants)
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Newer Mac computers with an Apple processor (M1, M2, and so on)
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Tails does not work on:
Tails ne fonctionne pas sur :
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Tails does not work on:
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Tails works on most PC computers that are less than 10 years old.
La plupart des ordinateurs PC qui ont moins de 10 ans
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MTails works on most PC computers that are less than 10 years old.
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[[!meta title="System requirements and recommended USB sticks"]]
[[!meta title="Configuration requise et matériel recommandé"]]
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[[!meta title="System requirements and recommended hardwareUSB sticks"]]
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<!-- Fixing #16906 would remove the need for this 3rd USB stick. -->
 
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This USB stick can be of a smaller size and worse quality.
 
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1 USB stick to do [[manual upgrades|doc/upgrade]] on a few occasions when automatic upgrades are not available.
 
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We recommend that you [[create a backup Tails|doc/persistent_storage/backup]]
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1 USB stick of the same size to be your **backup Tails**, if you use the Persistent Storage.
 
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1 USB stick to be your **primary Tails**.
 
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If you want to store personal files and configuration in an encrypted [[Persistent Storage|doc/persistent_storage]], we recommend that you buy 2 USB sticks, ideally 3:
 
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How many USB sticks should I buy?
 
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You can test the write speed of your different USB sticks by comparing the
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