What should we do after January 2020

RoWin7 · 23 Jul 2019

poorguy said:

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I actually do the Windows 10 free upgrade on all of the computers I get free and then donate them to community facilities that are in need of computers but don't have a budget for any.

My computer club has a group that refurbs computers for charities and schools.

Are you sure you're doing them a favor by downgrading to Win 10?

Lady Fitzgerald · 24 Jul 2019

RoWin7 said:

And I never touched a computer till I was 50, but I've belonged to my local PC Users Group since 1996.

Lance's cub has stopped bopping. He's in shock.

I've been looking on the web for the story about the lost emu, your cousin. But I've found 3 other stories about runaway emus, one in May of this year. Seems to be a common occurrence.

Was one of those runaways in the Phoenix, AZ area? That's not far from my stomping grounds. It was quite emusing.

RoWin7 · 24 Jul 2019

One was in AZ, but none are the current one I heard on NPR. I can see having them on farms, because the eggs are sold to eggers, and the oil is valuable, but not as pets.

I love "Check your yard. Are you missing an emu?"

Lost emu found after four harrowing nights | fox13now.com
Runaway Emu Causes Lockdown at Delaware Schools - NBC 10 Philadelphia
Texas police trying to find owner of runaway emu - Houston Chronicle
Meep meep, runaway Emu near Fort William... : Scotland
YouTube

Is the mod going to grab us for threadjacking?

RoWin7 · 24 Jul 2019

What eggers do with emu eggs, which grow in 3-colored layers:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?LH_C...udlo=&_fosrp=1

My friend carves ostrich eggs, which are even bigger.

poorguy · 24 Jul 2019

RoWin7 said:

My computer club has a group that refurbs computers for charities and schools.

Are you sure you're doing them a favor by downgrading to Win 10?

The computers are used for training and job applications so it's pertinent to have an OS that is supported and works with state offices etc.

Banyarola · 26 Jul 2019

Hmmm...I remember....

DOS to XP.....My life was over...
XP to Vista....My life was over...
Vista to W7....My life was over...
W7 to W10....My life is gonna be over...

I'm using 7 on one machine and 10 on another and after using 10 I'm beginning to like it more then 7....
I'm gonna upgrade to 10 when 7 runs out...
The main reason we dread upgrading is because it's new and we have to,,,oh the horror,,,learn something new....
God, will it ever end ??? Where is the human rights commission when you need them!

feetand nches · 26 Jul 2019

@Banyarola, I think that sums it up LOL. But take in consideration Windows 10 was the beginning of MS Forcing us to do things. Install Windows 10, Update Windows 10 and Upgrade Windows 10! Windows 10 is constantly changing, and that's good for noone as far as I can see. Soon it seems there will be less changes and Feature Updates (Upgrades Really) funny how MS want's to call these Updates LOL, when they are in fact Upgrades! Full Upgrades with potential to wreck your computer.

TechnoMage2016 · 26 Jul 2019

Well put, Nasty 7.

I can also agree with some that Windows 10 is a must-have in their business environment.

But, I'm not in business any longer and windows 7 Pro (x86) serves my needs 100%. Other than windows itself, I run NO MS software, but Freeware, Shareware, etc. And I've had MS Updates shut OFF for years.

So what do I do when Win-7 hits its EOS date? Not a dang thing!

I'll just continue to keep it clean and backed up on a regular basis and "Keep on Truckin' ".

Heck, I still have one little Netbook that is running Windows XP, SP2, and handles my email just fine.
During the last Hurricane, I was out of power for five days, so I took my little Netbook to Dunkin' Donuts where I could get free WiFi and check my email.

I've tested various versions of Win-10 on several of my 14 computers, and the only big plus I've seen so far is the advanced driver package that comes with Win-10. It will fully install on almost any PC without me having to install any drivers.

Cheers Mates!

Banyarola · 26 Jul 2019

Yes Nasty...I know what you mean..
I just don't worry that much about these things...It's a losing battle...
An operating shouldn't demand so much attention with your privacy when your entire life isn't private anymore..

I google something and 10 minutes later I am getting ads about what I googled...
Gmail is scanning your emails for key products you may be talking about and then selling the data so you can get targeted ads...
The gov. wont protect you because they want your data too...

Right now rather then bother myself about privacy, W10, Google etc...I'm trying to figure out what I'm having for lunch.. I should Google, 'What's for lunch',,,Maybe they have some good suggestions..

[QUOTE=Nasty7;3440745]@Banyarola, I think that sums it up LOL. But take in consideration Windows 10 was the beginning of MS Forcing us to do things. Install Windows 10, Update Windows 10 and Upgrade Windows 10! Windows 10 is constantly changing, and that's good for noone as far a

TechnoMage2016 · 26 Jul 2019

AS a PC tech, (now retired) I've probably (well, maybe) installed Windows 10, or set up Win-10 on new computers for my customers, more than the average user.

There are two things I do during Setup, for increased security: One is to disable "WUDO" and the second thing is to disable "Cortana", by renaming the Core.dll file so it can't load during boot.

That entails performing several steps, but it's all together doable. (somewhere, I found a Batch File that will do that little deed.)

OH, and for maximum security, I do not and will not run Win-10 as my personal (every day) OS.
It takes several hours, to manually go through Win-10 and disable every one of the built in security holes.
Grrrr!

Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?