It’s for your own good, mind (and some Windows 11 users will get this too)
  • A new patch is being quietly pushed to Windows 10 (and 11) PCs
  • It’ll force upgrades in certain circumstances to keep the PC in support
  • This update will mean more nag prompts coming to your PC
  • Mr_Blott@feddit.ukEnglish
    13·
    3 months ago

    Mine said I couldn’t upgrade because of the no TPM thing. Turns out it’s just off by default on a lot of mobos.

    Secondly, there’s a program called Rufus that can create a bootable flash drive with Windows 11 but removes stuff like the TPM requirements, the need for Microsoft account sign in, all the bad stuff etc

    I’d been avoiding it for a year until I learned about Rufus but now that I’ve installed it, you know what? Without all the bloat, it’s a fucking smooth OS. Really excellent multitasking windows and fast too

    Lemmy shits on it because “muh Linux” but if you install it right, it’s fucking excellent for the vast, vast majority of people

    • xavier666@lemm.eeEnglish
      7·
      3 months ago

      but if you install it right

      Basically eliminates the vast majority of people who don’t have the technical knowledge to deal with Rufus

      • Mr_Blott@feddit.ukEnglish
        13·
        3 months ago

        True, it’s as difficult as plugging in a flash drive and clicking three things

        Your average yank can’t attempt to tie their shoes without accidentally committing genocide lol stay away from installing operating systems

        • xavier666@lemm.eeEnglish
          6·
          3 months ago

          as difficult as plugging in a flash drive

          That’s a gross over-simplification

          They have to

          1. Download the windows ISO
            • How do you find the original ISO and not a cracked one?
          2. Get instructions to modify the ISO
            • Hope you get the right set of instructions from a genuine website
          3. Download Rufus and install
          4. Make backup of their data
            • Hope you disabled Bitlocker also
          5. Reboot and press the F? key to change boot order (F? varies from system to system)
            • How do you even find the right key for this?
          6. Follow the installation process

          One of the reasons Linux is not widespread is because following these “simple” instructions is too much for an average user. So I doubt a Windows user will be bothered to modify their OS. I have installed different variants of Linux 100s of time and even I need to check online if their are any hidden gotchas.

    • interurbain1er@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      3 months ago

      We shit on it because you need a crack to make it work properly in the first place.

      I don’t use linux for my desktop either though because my computer is a tool, not a hobby.

        • interurbain1er@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Yup, that’s why I got a Mac. It works perfectly out of the box, no rugged edges apps, no drivers/hw concerns, excellent battery time. Best UNIX laptop for the time being.

          I give you as main flaws the cost and the irreparability of the hardware and maybe missing out on a few games but that is probably a tie with Linux, since it runs the same emulators/transcoder if needed.

        • jas0n@lemmy.worldEnglish
          1·
          3 months ago

          Was a bit tongue in cheek. Edge can download Linux. Rufus puts it on a USB stick, and goodbye Windows. Then, I can use my computer.