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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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[–] TigrisMorte@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So issues only when doing something other than browse the web and read email, like most folks only ever do? And a walled garden is exactly what most folks actually need since they won't avoid clicking everything they see. So like on mobile, most folks want the curated don't have to worry about it. That was the whole selling point of Apple all these years.

[–] DdCno1@beehaw.org 2 points 10 months ago

Sure, but I've experienced hiccups that would never occur in Windows with things as mundane as hooking up a printer, which is well within the realm of what a normal person is using their computer for.

Also, you can fault Apple for many things, but a lack of polish and a poor user experience aren't among them. I've used Apple devices five times in the last ten years and each time I was, with no prior knowledge nor the need to look anything up, able to help people with their issues and quickly. Linux is the polar opposite of that.