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Windows 7 is fine

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

Prediction: Forced updates for Windows 7/8

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