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Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years. 

Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million PCs globally could be terminated as a result of the shift over to Windows 11, raising critical questions about device refreshes and the responsibility of vendors to extend life cycles.

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[-] RadioRat@beehaw.org 2 points 9 months ago

Windows 11 is adware and spyware wrapped in a thin OS veneer. I will never upgrade, end of support or no.

[-] jarfil@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago

And this is why I refuse to touch anything but Windows Pro, stable channel.

Yes, it costs extra, and it comes with some ads, and I don't get the "honor" of beta testing the latest bells and whistles for a month or two, and laptop vendors still put their crapware on it... but once I disable all the nasty stuff, it stays disabled.

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