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October 14th came and gone… (crickets chirping) So what happened? For most probably nothing. During the final days of Windows 10, Microsoft put out some options to keep using Windows 10 and of course upgrading to Windows 11 if you had the approved hardware. And if you didn’t have approved hardware, Microsoft gave an option … Read more
CyberCPU Tech: Many people will soon be installing Windows 11 for the fist time of buying new computers that come preinstalled with Windows 11. If that’s you, these are the tips I recommend to do first in Windows 11. Even though I prefer Linux over Microsoft, I still have to use Microsoft at work. So … Read more
(Sing the title of this article to the tune of What to do with a Drunken Sailor) If you have to buy a new computer because of work or you think it’s time for an upgrade anyway. Don’t get rid of your current machine. Change its Operating system! If considering dumping your old system; please … Read more
This YouTube video does a good job of demystifying choosing which Linux to start with and what distro does what. Summary: This video just like this website has always said, Linux Mint is the best distro to start with if you are a Windows refugee. This is the OS for you if you just want … Read more
Well one month to go before Microsoft pulls the plug on free windows 10 updates. Yep, no more ‘free’ updates. After October 14th, 2025 Windows 10 will no longer receive free security updates, technical assistance, or feature updates. You can keep your windows 10 a little while longer if you pay the security update fees. … Read more
Backup, Backup, Backup, did I mention Backup? – I could not stress this enough, once it’s gone, it’s gone. I have the really important stuff in the cloud, on an external SSD, and on more than one system. Call me paranoid, but I learned this the hard way. I pulled one of my external hard … Read more
