We tested Aster on a mid-range Windows 11 PC (AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, 32GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB, 1TB SSD) with 2 workplaces.

: By sharing one CPU, you save on purchasing multiple units and can reduce electricity bills up to 4 times.

For 2-3 home users, it is fine. For a 10-seat school lab, buy Windows Server 2022 + RDS CALs to remain compliant.

Understanding the "magic" helps set expectations. Aster does virtualize Windows 11 (like VMware or VirtualBox). It does not create separate virtual machines (like Hyper-V or Proxmox). Instead, it leverages the internal architecture of Windows:

Windows 11 handles multi-monitor setups natively, which ASTER leverages. You need enough video outputs for both users.

A single powerful Windows 11 machine can support up to 12 independent users.