#window10 — Public Fediverse posts

My old production desktop is running #Window10 Enterprise edition (don't ask). Expecting an easy switchover to Pro, I wind up in the swamp fighting USB boot issues instead. Sigh. #WindowsInsiders #MVPbuzz https://www.edtittel.com/blog/win10-boot-follies-galore.html

macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last version of macOS for Intel powered Apple Macintosh computers.

Intel Macs make fabulous Linux machines! If you have an Intel Mac, there's options. All is not lost.

Between the excellent build quality and the fantastic displays I'd even suggest that Macs are a superior, non-obvious choice for picking up a used machine for experimenting with Linux. I've used Minis for Linux containerization nodes in the home lab in the past as well.

Be careful though, make sure the hardware spec matches the price. Lots of uninformed (delusional?) Mac zealots out there think their 5-10 year old Mac is worth way more than the hardware spec would imply. Paying a 5-10% premium for the better build quality on an iMac or lappie in the used market is worth it in my opinion. For the Mini, not so much.

*Caveats apply on a case by case basis*

🙃

#macOS #Tahoe #Intel #Mac #IntelMac #Apple #Linux #endof10 #Windows #Window10

macOS 26 Tahoe will be the last version of macOS for Intel powered Apple Macintosh computers.

Intel Macs make fabulous Linux machines! If you have an Intel Mac, there's options. All is not lost.

Between the excellent build quality and the fantastic displays I'd even suggest that Macs are a superior, non-obvious choice for picking up a used machine for experimenting with Linux. I've used Minis for Linux containerization nodes in the home lab in the past as well.

Be careful though, make sure the hardware spec matches the price. Lots of uninformed (delusional?) Mac zealots out there think their 5-10 year old Mac is worth way more than the hardware spec would imply. Paying a 5-10% premium for the better build quality on an iMac or lappie in the used market is worth it in my opinion. For the Mini, not so much.

*Caveats apply on a case by case basis*

🙃

#macOS #Tahoe #Intel #Mac #IntelMac #Apple #Linux #endof10 #Windows #Window10

Come Patch Tuesday in February 2025, Microsoft will usher in a new phase in Outlook’s migration where Windows 10 users will be forced to install the new Outlook app on their PCs.

#microsoft #window10 #outlook #email
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2575334/windows-10-pcs-forced-to-install-the-new-outlook-app-in-february.html

Come Patch Tuesday in February 2025, Microsoft will usher in a new phase in Outlook’s migration where Windows 10 users will be forced to install the new Outlook app on their PCs.

#microsoft #window10 #outlook #email
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2575334/windows-10-pcs-forced-to-install-the-new-outlook-app-in-february.html

My intemperate, hop-to-it Dropbox install technique reminds me that RTFM is often a good first step. Deets follow, including a happy ending... #WindowsInsiders #Window10 #MVPbuzz https://www.edtittel.com/blog/dropbox-drops-gentle-reminder-rtfm.html

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025, and you’ll need to pay yearly if you want to continue using the operating system securely.

#microsoft #window10 #security
https://tchlp.com/4aHlNUO

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14th, 2025, and you’ll need to pay yearly if you want to continue using the operating system securely.

#microsoft #window10 #security
https://tchlp.com/4aHlNUO

On the one hand, I feel I should find the time to update the BIOS on my family's PCs so that they can get the #Windows11 update, because #Window10 will (eventually) reach EOL.

On the other hand, I've got Windows 11 on my work PC, and I don't want them to have to deal with #Copilot and whatever other crap they've got installed!

(The only reason I'm not using Linux at work is because VSCode+WSL works fine for AWS dev, and we've got MS Office… but then the online version's mostly okay!)

On the one hand, I feel I should find the time to update the BIOS on my family's PCs so that they can get the #Windows11 update, because #Window10 will (eventually) reach EOL.

On the other hand, I've got Windows 11 on my work PC, and I don't want them to have to deal with #Copilot and whatever other crap they've got installed!

(The only reason I'm not using Linux at work is because VSCode+WSL works fine for AWS dev, and we've got MS Office… but then the online version's mostly okay!)

Microsoft has hidden some tools and functions in Windows 10 and 11 and switched them off by default. Here's how to activate them to unlock additional functions in the Home editions.

#microsoft #windows11 #window10 #features
https://tchlp.com/3S4GBxM

Microsoft has hidden some tools and functions in Windows 10 and 11 and switched them off by default. Here's how to activate them to unlock additional functions in the Home editions.

#microsoft #windows11 #window10 #features
https://tchlp.com/3S4GBxM

As this is pretty outdated, but I want it to somehow live on or at least work and fullfill it's job. Are there some Windows (10) Debloat experts, who may take a look at this and correct it, add stuff or just can give tips?

https://github.com/MagicLike/Debloat-Windows-10

:boost_requested:

#Windows #Window10 #Debloat #DebloatWindows10 #scripts #PowerShell #FollowerPower

@askfedi

@funkybuddha @MattTheQuick @lemba

For #window10 users any form of #linuxmint or #zorinos.

@funkybuddha @MattTheQuick @lemba

For #window10 users any form of #linuxmint or #zorinos.

I observe that wt.exe (Windows Terminal) won't run on one specific #Window10 PC inside Windows Terminal itself. Turns out it's because I have Preview and Production versions running side-by-side. Deets follow... #WindowsInsiders #WIMVP https://www.edtittel.com/blog/strange-wt-exe-windows-terminal-behavior.html

I observe that wt.exe (Windows Terminal) won't run on one specific #Window10 PC inside Windows Terminal itself. Turns out it's because I have Preview and Production versions running side-by-side. Deets follow... #WindowsInsiders #WIMVP https://www.edtittel.com/blog/strange-wt-exe-windows-terminal-behavior.html

I show how an Insider preview gets recommended as a current software version, then ask the update tracker's maker to "stop that!" Here's hopin' it works... #WindowsInsiders #WIMVP #Window10 #Windows11 https://www.edtittel.com/blog/update-semantics-current-versus-preview.html

Woo hoo! Got my #WIMVP status renewed for 2023 via email yesterday. Read my thank-yous, and learn more about my Windows plans for this year... #WindowsInsiders #Window10 #Windows11 https://www.edtittel.com/blog/wimvp-award-extended-for-2023.html

If only I could always act on this understanding: OCD need not drive Windows software updates. Let me explain.. #WindowsInsiders #WIMVP #Window10 #Windows11 https://www.edtittel.com/blog/ocd-need-not-drive-software-updates.html

RT:
The end of #Win7 is coming!
https://t.co/j9NRVITEub
I would rather chew broken glass! then use #Microsoft #Window10
So I will be leaving Windows for good & finding myself a good #Linux distro to replace #Windows7
(I like KDE) I did try @gentoo but I like #Gentoo more as a server. https://twitter.com/etard_webcam/status/1087422758680555521

Bought a new laptop today to replace the old one which has been with me for about seven years – it is falling to pieces. The new one had #Window10 on it, yuk! The number of things it was asking to have access to really made my skin crawl. I didn’t connect to a network while in this #OS.

Deleted that completely and have freshly installed #Fedora28 – a painless process. I’ll probably spend much of tomorrow configuring the #device and installing #software and files that I need.

#F28 #GNU #Linux