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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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[–] [email protected] 94 points 10 months ago (8 children)

of course no mention of upcycling these with linux and getting them into needy hands. with alll the solid state hardware now many of these machines are perfectly functional, and will be for some time. its the batteries that likely need a looking at

[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (6 children)

No, personal computers can only ever work with Windows. I just love that the common thinking process just accepted that problems, especially IT problems, can only ever be solved by 5 gigacorps.

BTW a lot of these will not even be laptops, I imagine they won't even need much. If Windows was a proper system by the way, they could be still supplied with security updates by third parties.

Also, I've seen Rufus claiming to be able to remove the TPM requirement from the installer. I didn't test it though.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Also, I’ve seen Rufus claiming to be able to remove the TPM requirement from the installer. I didn’t test it though.

Works well, I've tested it thoroughly, and it is part of my standard toolbox as IT tech now.
Not because of the TPM requirement (we don't install Windows on unsupported devices), but because it also lets you install it without a Microsoft account.