Speculative needs for Windows 12 hardware (Note: Specifications may vary based on updates and configurations.)
Speculative needs for Windows 12 hardware (Note: Specifications may vary based on updates and configurations.)
They plan to make small adjustments with each H2 update, similar to what happened with SSE 4.2 in 24H2. As long as it still excludes older computers, it’s not a major issue. If they release a premium version that’s just a solid operating system without tricks, I’ll be the first to buy it at full price. However, I worry they might target cheaper activation methods, remove MS account support, eliminate ads, and raise the cost.
People often get caught up in the "eol" hype, but my latest win has been counting on "eol" for years. I keep receiving "security updates," which isn’t great for everything—just the essentials. That’s exactly the trap; most of these so-called vulnerabilities don’t impact most users. Updating to the newest version means you’re exposed to the latest, potentially dangerous flaws that are still unknown. Installing untested, AI-driven patches doesn’t actually improve your safety. Some systems still run smoothly on XP and Vista without major issues. "Eol" is just fear-mongering—nothing much more to it. Honestly, things will only get worse from here, no matter what they call it.
I still think a bit about the subject. I’m hoping it won’t be too much of a hit on hardware—though I don’t mind if memory isn’t a big issue. Less install size and fewer bloatware apps would be nice. I also hope they don’t forget, so we can look forward to something better in terms of design. (Maybe bring back the older menu like the control panel, just like old phones—something familiar.) Not only that, the file explorer should let us customize things like we used to, including setting backgrounds. The taskbar should let us keep or remove items as we wish. Plus, I’d love to see a classic Win Player with selectable skins. We should be able to pick a taskbar style—like Win 7 or XP 95, whatever size works. Also, the My Computer and Recycle bin icons would be nice. I make a lot of my own icons because I’m into it, and I enjoy making things look cool for my desktop. I don’t want too many aftermarket programs to achieve what I’ve described here. They could call it a win for nostalgia, but they just need to look appealing again. It’s tough for them to do, so we can only wish and hope. Oh, right-click one menu to get the old menu (show more options—get rid of this mess, as it was).