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Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap (www.itpro.com)
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Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap::As Windows 10 end of life approaches, analysts are concerned that millions of devices will be scrapped due to incompatibility

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[–] jsh@sh.itjust.works 22 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I like that it's completely arbitrary and you can force windows 11 to install on unsupported hardware.

[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 22 points 10 months ago

Also true.. Windows 10 EOL is just planned obsolensence

[–] CmdrShepard42@lemm.ee 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In one sense, I'm glad they put this stupid barrier up so that I don't have to keep deleting the forced upgrade as part of regular Windows Updates like I did with Win10, but on the other hand it's bullshit that they're creating so much waste for no other reason than personal profit for their company.

[–] ichbinjasokreativ@lemmy.world 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You just need to set a couple of registry bypasses and you can upgrade any Computer to Windows 11. Downside is that some security features won't work, but its not a big deal for consumers.

[–] cyberpunk007@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

And what security features are these? Tpm? Lol.