Windows 10

[marcus]

From https://www.zdnet.com/article/why-d...top-linux-i-have-a-theory-you-might-not-like/
Title : Why don't more people use desktop Linux?
By Jack Wallen , July 2024

I've been using Linux since 1997, and it's only failed me on one rare occasion...

No viruses, no malware, and no forced updates that lead to the operating system failing...

Today's Linux is not yesterday's Linux. Now, the platform is incredibly easy to use. You no longer need to use the command line. You don't have to compile your own kernel, write bash scripts, work with regular expressions, or install your own firmware.

It's just so simple now ...

 

[Marcel123]

Not all laptops or PCs can be upgraded to Windows 11.

You’ll need to ensure your device meets the minimum system requirements, which you can check https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications

Personal opinion:
If your laptop or PC is already relative old (say over five years old), it might be more practical to invest in a new one with a better specification. Older machines often run slower, which can affect your productivity. Alternatively, for a more cost-effective option, consider purchasing secondhand laptop or PC that have a better specification.

microsucks, beter use linux

 

[harryopal1]

My latptop does not have the capacity to upgrade to Windows 11. Local computer guy didn't seem to think shifting to Linux was a good idea. Mind you, his English is as bad as my Indonesian so it was not a fruitbul discussion. What do you think of the idea of keeping Windows 10 and getting something like the AVG anti virus protection?

 

[Marcel123]

My latptop does not have the capacity to upgrade to Windows 11. Local computer guy didn't seem to think shifting to Linux was a good idea. Mind you, his English is as bad as my Indonesian so it was not a fruitbul discussion. What do you think of the idea of keeping Windows 10 and getting something like the AVG anti virus protection?

Did the local guy said, why it was not a good idea to switched to linux ?

 

[harryopal1]

Did the local guy said, why it was not a good idea to switched to linux ?

Well, as I said, our language limitations did not lead to a forensic discussion. He rolled his eyes in a manner that suggested not a good idea.

 

[John indonesia]

I found that Windows 10 was unpleasant to use, mostly because of the updates. I tried 11, but 10 had left a bad taste in my mouth and I only really need simple apps for work and pleasure.
That in mind, I use a Samsung Tab S10.
I can create documents on Google Docs, spreadsheets on Google Sheets, and presentations on Google Slides. Browsing is with Chrome, Samsung Internet, and Brave.

• Chrome has the best translation function.
• Samsung allows bookmarks.
• Brave allows me to watch YouTube without adverts.

The Samsung lets me use a second screen, in my case a very thin monitor I bought from Shopee. That allows for good productivity as I can use one screen for searching, and the other for a spreadsheet or presentation. The second screen drains the battery really quickly, so I leave it powered from a charger when I know I will use it for a few hours.
The whole thing is very portable and rarely suffers any issues.
I bought a Chromebook tablet about 18 months or so ago. It's a nice device but I tend to leave it at home as it always has problems connecting to outside hotspots.
The Samsung system has left me with no need for a Windows machine.

 

[harryopal1]

Windows 10. Just getting a message saying that my system will update when I select a time..... ??????

 

[marcus]

Windows 10. Just getting a message saying that my system will update when I select a time..... ??????

From https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281

Windows 10 has reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. At this point technical assistance, feature updates and security updates is no longer provided. If you have devices running Windows 10, we recommend upgrading them to Windows 11 ...

 

[harryopal1]

From https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281

Windows 10 has reached the end of support on October 14, 2025. At this point technical assistance, feature updates and security updates is no longer provided. If you have devices running Windows 10, we recommend upgrading them to Windows 11 ...

Latop does not have that capacity. Still using Windows 10 with Windows Defender and AVG free. Will be be very cirumspect about opening anthing different.

 

[savin399]

So, what is the deal with Windows 10 news being shutdown in another 30 days? Does it mean that my laptop will be unusable after that time? Anybody have any ideas about this?

Your laptop will still work. Windows 10 doesn’t “shut down,” it just stops getting security updates. The system stays usable, but you won’t get patches or support anymore, which can make it less secure over time. If the laptop can handle it, upgrading to Windows 11 keeps things updated. If not, you can keep using Windows 10, just be a bit more careful with downloads and browsing.

 

[John indonesia]

I brought a few things with me to Indonesia, including a Windows 8.1 tablet. I'm not really sure why I bothered, and it's never been out of the drawer since I got here. However, the comments about Windows 10 updates brought my curiosity out to play so I will charge it up and see if it still works.

 

[Pak Tani]

Did the local guy said, why it was not a good idea to switched to linux ?

Maybe it was his limited personal experience. Or maybe he had a quick look at the person he was talking to and thought: Nah, this guy is not the sharpest tool in the shed, he'd better stick to Windows?
I recently bought a Linux installer flash disk on Shopee and installed Ubuntu on my Windows 11 laptop to make it a dual boot system. Not an easy process; I had to change some Windows-settings and alter some things in the BIOS first. Then I had to buy a new printer because the 64bit drivers of the old one were nowhere to be found. But it's up and running now and i am quite satisfied. It'll take some time to get used to all the small differences in the Linux versions of Word and Excel but that is alright.
The next time I won't bother with a dual boot and will probably go for just Linux Mint.

 

[jstar]

Changing the BIOS? Is that a joke? The last time I did that was with an IBM 80286 PC.

 

[Pak Tani]

After installing Linux Ubuntu, it didn't show up in the Boot Order menu in the BIOS. That was because of a 'unique security feature' of the laptop where you must "trust" the Linux boot file before it will let you boot from it.
In the Security Tab you have to set a Supervisor Password and then a secret door opens to a whole bunch of options most people never knew existed. There you must 'Select an UEFI file as trusted for executing', namely the Shimx64.efi.

I used Gemini, Google's ai. Everytime I got stuck in the installation process I took a picture of the screen and asked: now what? And that worked pretty well.