As Windows 10 end of life approaches, analysts are concerned that millions of devices will be scrapped due to incompatibility

Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap::As Windows 10 end of life approaches, analysts are concerned that millions of devices will be scrapped due to incompatibility

  • Josh@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    18·
    1 year ago

    I like that it’s completely arbitrary and you can force windows 11 to install on unsupported hardware.

    • CmdrShepard42@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      1 year ago

      In one sense, I’m glad they put this stupid barrier up so that I don’t have to keep deleting the forced upgrade as part of regular Windows Updates like I did with Win10, but on the other hand it’s bullshit that they’re creating so much waste for no other reason than personal profit for their company.

      • bruhduh@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        1 year ago

        Try nexus os lite, it uses only ~500mb ram on launch and doesn’t update

        • Emerald@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          1 year ago

          Daily driving an unofficial windows mod is not a very good idea. For both privacy and stability reasons.

    • ichbinjasokreativ@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      You just need to set a couple of registry bypasses and you can upgrade any Computer to Windows 11. Downside is that some security features won’t work, but its not a big deal for consumers.