Windows 11 appears to continue the trend, unfortunately
For those of you that haven’t been paying attention to Windows news, which I really can’t blame you for, Windows 11 has been announced and will be arriving before too long. While all information available is pre-release, and thus is prone to change, the trend towards ‘Macifying’ Windows appears to be continuing. Continue reading Windows 11 appears to continue the trend, unfortunately
Windows 10: First Laptop
As anyone that has read my previous postings, or talked to me on the topic, my general dislike of Windows 10 should be obvious. Despite that, I recently started using it regularly. Continue reading Windows 10: First Laptop
Windows 7 is fine
If you are using Windows 7, you are likely aware that it is approaching End of Support. Microsoft is using this opportunity to continue their push for Windows 10. They have a variety of reasons for this. From the obvious financial benefits (as they are selling it), to the streamlining of support (lower variety in issues), not to mention the more controversial (what happens with the data they collect). But it is not necessary to stop using Windows 7 anytime soon. Continue reading Windows 7 is fine
Windows 10: Preventing Forced Updates
While I can understand why Microsoft would force updates, it can easily clash with the owner of a device being able to actually use their device. Thus it can be useful to prevent updates from happening at all. Continue reading Windows 10: Preventing Forced Updates
The Windows 10 Update system is broken, from a design standpoint. It denies the user proper use and control of their computer. This is (mostly) fine for an entertainment device, but unacceptable for a business tool. Continue reading Updates Should Be Deferable
I was reading Dilbert on Sunday and I realized we’ve come full circle.
Originally, computers existed for work, and only work. Even the ‘games’ were more about experimenting and learning then anything else. The idea of something like ‘social networking’ was beyond comprehension. Continue reading Full Circle
Predictions:
Within a year from now (2017-09), Windows 7 and 8 will have lost the ability to turn off updates.
Sometime before Windows 7 End of Support (2020-01-20), ‘updates’ to Windows 7 and 8 will have made those systems noticeable less ‘useful’ then they are today (2016-09-26). Continue reading Prediction: Forced updates for Windows 7/8
At this point, if you don’t have Windows 10, you have almost certainly decided you don’t want it. Personal preference, nothing wrong with that. Continue reading Never 10
Intended Use: Steps to take when someone asks me to check their computer out. Not fixing any particular problem/issue, but give it a general overview and fix anything that crops up. If you’re doing this on your own, use a schedule that works for you. Shouldn’t gain anything by doing it more then once a month. Worth doing if it’s been more then six months. Anywhere between that is personal preference. Continue reading Maintenance Checklist
In another post I shared a list of questionable updates. No explanation is offered in that post, that explanation is here.
Questionable Updates List Continue reading Questionable Windows Updates