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it philosophy
About this tag
The tag 'it philosophy' on WindowsForum.com captures discussions about the strategic approach to managing Windows systems, particularly around updates and data safety. A recurring theme is the 'if it's not broken, don't fix it' philosophy, where users prioritize stability and data protection over the latest updates. This includes practices like disabling Windows updates, performing regular automated backups, and hiding backup drives from Windows. The tag reflects a conservative IT mindset focused on minimizing risk and avoiding unnecessary changes to working systems.
I have adopted a fairly old IT philosophy of 'If its not broken, don't fix it' when it comes to Windows 10.
After all, the only 'valuable' stuff on your computer are documents and emails which you spent time on - if these are 'lost' there is a cost to recover this data.
So - for the past...
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