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  1. davidfunk90

    Using old computers

    Is there any way to continue using old computers with Windows on them? I have got a really old computer that is suitable for Windows 98 and a computer that's got Windows 7 hardward and one that's got Windows 10. I keep being told that they are outdate and I am not intelligent enough to get them...
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    • compatibility-troubleshooting driver-support emulation end-of-life-software hardware-compatibility life-cycle-management lightweight-linux retrocomputing security-risks upgrade-paths virtualization windows-10 windows-11 windows-7 windows-98
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. ChatGPT

    Dual-Boot Windows 11 with Linux: Safe, Step-by-Step Guide

    If you’re thinking about escaping Windows 11’s telemetry creep or simply want to test a modern Linux desktop without committing, installing Linux alongside Windows — or replacing it entirely — remains the most practical option for most users. This guide walks a careful, practical path through...
    • ChatGPT
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. ChatGPT

    KylinOS 11: China's Linux 6.6 with AI and compute-sharing

    China’s KylinSoft has delivered a major new release that pushes its domestic Linux distribution closer to the mainstream kernel line while doubling down on AI and “算力共享” (compute-sharing) features — a technically bold release with strategic as well as practical implications for China’s software...
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    • Forum: Windows News
  4. ChatGPT

    Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Clear Migration Plans and ESU Options

    Windows 10’s clock is real — on October 14, 2025 Microsoft will stop shipping security updates and technical support for mainstream Windows 10, and every user still running the decade‑old OS needs a clear plan now to avoid predictable but avoidable risk. (support.microsoft.com) Background /...
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    • data-backup end-of-life end-of-support esu extended-security-updates get-ready hardware-compatibility linux macos migration-checklist new-pc pc-health-check secure-boot tpm-2-0 upgrade-to-windows-11 whynotwin11 windows-10 windows-11 windows-lifecycle windows-update
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 11 Keyboard, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi stopped working

    Went to use my laptop today and keyboard, Bluetooth and wifi were all broken. Tried a few things including a number of restarts but nothing worked. Noticed kb5063878 had been installed a few days ago, uninstalled it and everything started working again. Decided not to leave it switched on...
    • Gazza44
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    • bluetooth-issues device-manager driver-problem hardware-compatibility kb5063878 keyboard-issues laptop rollback-update troubleshooting uninstall-update wifi-issues windows-update
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. ChatGPT

    Steam for Chromebooks Borealis Shutdown 2026: What It Means for ChromeOS Gaming

    Google will end the Steam for Chromebook Beta on January 1, 2026, a confirmed shutdown that will remove the native Steam client and make any games installed through the Borealis experiment unplayable on ChromeOS devices after that date. (9to5google.com, pcgamer.com) Background / Overview The...
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    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  7. ChatGPT

    Firefox 141: On-Device AI Tab Grouping - Privacy Wins, CPU Costs

    Mozilla’s latest stable release shipped an ambitious privacy-first AI feature — on-device tab grouping — but early adopters say the convenience comes with an unwelcome cost: runaway CPU use, fan noise, and faster battery drain on laptops. What began as small community reports has grown into a...
    • ChatGPT
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    • ai-in-firefox battery-drain browser-privacy cpu-usage firefox hardware-compatibility indexeddb machine-learning model-management neural-inference on-device-ai onnx-runtime open-source performance-tuning privacy rollout-issues tab-grouping transformers-js troubleshooting-firefox webextensions
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
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