Windows 11

[Ckopnuo]

There are many Linux distributions and we lack axe/fm editors for them. And no one win11 of them

 

[Peavey Herman]

And no one win11 of them

Pardon?

 

[don_joe]

Windows 11 is like turning the master volume knob to 11.

 

[TVDinner]

Those in the USA still on Win10 can arrange for another year of free security updates by jumping through a few hoops:

Make a microsoft account if you don't have one. If you have an xbox account, use that, or if you use OneDrive, that works.

If you've got an account on the Win10 machine linked to that microsoft account, login. This needs to be an admin account, so if you've changed that change it back. If you don't have a linked admin account, make one and login.

Run "Windows Backup" (type in search box). Allow it to "back up this pc".

Go to the following web page. I doubt I'm able to post links, so add two periods for the two spaces.
www microsoft com/en-us/windows/end-of-support?r=1

Make sure the "Windows 10" tab is selected near the top of that page, then search for "Get extended security updates". It in the "Not Ready for a new PC" section. Click that link.

If at all works, Windows Update should no longer gripe about no more security updates. I did this on two old machines this weekend.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Microsoft accounts: Another thing that needs to go right into the dumpster.

 

[atyourlasthourrr]

I use Windows 11 for work. For what I do at work it's acceptable, but Microsoft Authenticator can go burn in the deepest pit in hell.

 

[aas983]

By the way, after I switched from 10 to 11, the brakes appeared in the editor, so to speak.Well, it's not that it bothers me, but I noticed it anyway.The problem is this: if I play games or log in to the browser for 20-30 minutes, then after exiting the game or browser, the fm3 editor lags a little-freezes for 3-5 seconds, the handles do not turn and then comes to life.I don't remember this happening at 10.I have a powerful new computer.

 

[Rock Chalk]

Been running Windows 11 since April of '22 without a hitch.
I do use Open-Shell which makes the taskbar and start menu look and feel like Windows 7.....worked for Windows 10 as well.

 

[Dave Merrill]

Those in the USA still on Win10 can arrange for another year of free security updates by jumping through a few hoops:

Make a microsoft account if you don't have one. If you have an xbox account, use that, or if you use OneDrive, that works.

If you've got an account on the Win10 machine linked to that microsoft account, login. This needs to be an admin account, so if you've changed that change it back. If you don't have a linked admin account, make one and login.

Run "Windows Backup" (type in search box). Allow it to "back up this pc".

Go to the following web page. I doubt I'm able to post links, so add two periods for the two spaces.
www microsoft com/en-us/windows/end-of-support?r=1

Make sure the "Windows 10" tab is selected near the top of that page, then search for "Get extended security updates". It in the "Not Ready for a new PC" section. Click that link.

If at all works, Windows Update should no longer gripe about no more security updates. I did this on two old machines this weekend.

Is this last possible without the backup step? If so how?

 

[stink]

Imagine when AI is writing most of the code. No one will know or understand anything about it.

Judging by my interactions with Windows 11, I think MS has engineers using “vibe coding”..

 

[AlGrenadine]

I miss NeXTSTEP, the Amiga and BeOS.

Did you see the recently announced a1200? With workbench, keyboard, mouse, USB and hdmi

 

[flitz]

By the way, after I switched from 10 to 11, the brakes appeared in the editor, so to speak.Well, it's not that it bothers me, but I noticed it anyway.The problem is this: if I play games or log in to the browser for 20-30 minutes, then after exiting the game or browser, the fm3 editor lags a little-freezes for 3-5 seconds, the handles do not turn and then comes to life.I don't remember this happening at 10.I have a powerful new computer.

Same here with FXIII Editor with Win11 it was a surprise for me that it wasn't mentioned by someone else till now.

 

[pauly]

…but their amp modelers are crap!

The solution is to become Amish. Sometimes I think they've got it figured out.

 

[TVDinner]

Is this last possible without the backup step? If so how?

I never tried without running Windows Backup. You could try, or unselect everything you can to avoid sending MSoft data.

 

[Rex]

Is this last possible without the backup step? If so how?

I'm guessing that it's the usual "always back up" advice.

 

[Dave Merrill]

I'm guessing that it's the usual "always back up" advice.

Not to the m$oft cloud preferably.

 

[Rex]

Not to the m$oft cloud preferably.

Why not? They already own your left nut and half of your ass.

 

[ruso]

Over 100K engineers and this is the best you can do? What a joke.

Being an engineer doesn’t automatically make you an expert in UI (User Interface), GUI (Graphical User Interface), or UX (User Experience) design. These fields require specialized skills distinct from engineering expertise.

 

[Rex]

Being an engineer doesn’t automatically make you an expert in UI (User Interface), GUI (Graphical User Interface), or UX (User Experience) design. These fields require specialized skills distinct from engineering expertise.

True, But having 100,000 engineers means you can probably scare up a few good human-interface engineers for your most visible and deployed product.

 

[Gonwild]

t al, I have a lot invested in Windows and am forced to use it for

Requiring secure boot and TPM crap is the most maddening part. I’ve got family PCs here that are just fine for the wife and kids, but aren’t on new enough motherboards to be “Windows 11 compatible”.

So what am I supposed to do? Throw out perfectly good MoBos and update them so we don’t fall behind on OS patches?

F’ing dumb.

for those not dependent on specific driver support and special apps, and perhaps gaming, many linux distros will do the job for family members who just need a browser 90% of the time. I installed Chrome Flex OS on some older laptops, and it is perfect for the kids to do their homework (school use google classroom). I can also control them using googles family link app, blocking most apps and setting screen time.