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

  • LemmyIsFantastic@lemmy.worldEnglish
    257·
    11 months ago

    It’s 8 years old. FFS install Linux and have a little server or some shit if you really can’t be bothered to upgrade.

    • cyberpunk007@lemmy.worldEnglish
      211·
      11 months ago

      Ok so if you built a computer in like 2019 or 2020 it’s only 4-5 years old. This was before windows 11 came out. 4-5 years is not that old for a computer, especially if you built a good one.

      • Corgana@startrek.websiteEnglish
        51·
        11 months ago

        This is what happened to me, a really high end PC built in 2018 and I couldn’t even upgrade because of the TPM stuff! Decided to try out Zorin and have been pleasantly surprised.

        • kingthrillgore@lemmy.mlEnglish
          4·
          11 months ago

          9 times out of 10 you can turn TPM on on these machines, and even then, i’m told “Can’t upgrade to Windows 11.”

        • MaximilianKohler@lemmy.worldEnglish
          5·
          11 months ago

          I mean the software I’m running on Win 10. As far as I know, a lot of it still won’t run on linux.

          Anyway, moot point since people said in this thread that you can bypass the TPM and Microsoft account requirements with Rufus. So anyone should be able to upgrade to Win 11.

          • Jayb151@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            11 months ago

            Oh shit, I’ve been installing win 11 on a bunch of old hardware, didn’t realize what the big fuss was about it. I also use Rufus exclusively. Didn’t realize it was working so smoothly because I used Rufus haha

            • GNU Dude@lemmy.worldEnglish
              2·
              11 months ago

              Huh. It’s almost as if Microsoft just wants more money from people buying a new computer with their new OS. No one could see that coming.