Is it time for a new ride instead of an upgrade?
Is it time for a new ride instead of an upgrade?
It seems the CMOS is broken right now. I plan to buy a small computer and stick it on my TV using those little metal hangers.
I tested several builds with an In-Win case paired with AMD CPUs that had built-in graphics. I hung these on the back of cheap TVs. Watch out because the VESA mount sizes are different for PC use and AV use, so check which one fits your setup. Sorry if I didn't tell you about that earlier; it's a big detail if you try to mix things up. (adapter) I liked the experience and saved space. The only thing I'd recommend is setting an alarm or calendar reminder to go back and test it out again later. Out of sight, out of mind...or something like that.
I don't buy that gadget very often, so making a new one isn't worth it. My computer is an Acer I bought way cheaper than a typical custom build used to cost.
The text didn't say much about the operating system. Windows 10 is okay to have, but I won't use Windows 11 just yet. There are a lot of big changes here. The start screen sucks way more now than it did before. More annoying notifications, too many security holes and bugs in the software. Microsoft keeps trying to add spyware that steals your data on every app. OneDrive is always nagging you about saving things. Outlook has new features that are a bit broken too. It keeps getting patched and fixed over time because of bad coding. The problems just never get solved until it's all back up again.
If you can't find it anywhere else and the old Windows 10 doesn't work anymore, here are two choices: install Slim or skip it entirely. Maybe check your Microsoft account to see if the old system is listed there. Of course, this only works if you linked that Win 10 license to your Microsoft account first.
There are lots of YouTube videos if you want to search for them carefully, they can be very informative and show you how to set Windows 11 up so it's more private from Microsoft. But don't forget: after installing, there are many boxes that get checked. Many of those are actually deep settings you might not think about unless you learn something new or do your own research to make sure they stay in check.
What happens next year is up to me! I'm looking forward to figuring it out for myself.
This sounds more like stubbornness and fear of change than real worries. USAfret is right: the system is mostly the same as before, just a few small tweaks that can be undone easily. Start screen stuff? Come on!?! More flaws or security holes? Win 11 is actually safer than any older Windows, including version 10. Mandatory Microsoft account? Not at all; I set up new machines with local accounts almost every week. OneDrive can stay completely off and files moved to a local folder without issue either. Nag screens? I'm not sure what you mean, but most widgets and those annoying ads can be turned off easily. Constant patches, fixes, and bugs? This has been Windows for over 20 years. If version 10 doesn't get so many updates anymore, it's because it's almost dead. And yes, support ended after October for version 10, so you'd have to either accept the change or keep using an unsupported system with all its risks attached.