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

  • CmdrShepard42@lemm.ee
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    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.

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      1 year ago

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

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        1 year ago

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