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Upgrades

Upgrades

If you frivolously upgrade software you are tempting fate. Upgrade only if you are compelled to do so, or if the company is less stupid like Google or Apple. Your antivirus upgrade is also fine, as long as it is free. You never need to pay for an antivirus that you can use for free. You do NOT need to be protected even more. Essentially, if it ain't broken don't fix it. Software updates are sometimes worse than the older one. It happens all the time. This is especially true of Microsoft operating systems. When a new one comes out, wait at least 2 years and then search online reviews of the operating system to make sure they haven't released another multi-million dollar loser, or call and ask me. Wow, I just realized that Windows 10 became popular in Early 2016. In the last year it seems mostly stable now, and Windows 11 seems a little better, so far. Microsoft updates are still more of a liability than a necessity in my experience.

If you did upgrade to Windows 10 and everything seems ok, I suggest you still backup any important data. Approach Windows 10 like you don’t really trust it with your important files.

In 2023, I am finally recommending you upgrade from trusty Windows 7.

Browsers

Browsers

Browsers -are the programs that allow you to interface with the internet.  The most common are Safari, Firefox and Chrome. Avoid Microsoft Edge as part on your ongoing goal of harm reduction. It’s just another product that Microsoft is phoning in to try and keep you normalized to their cynical business plan.  I recommend installing a couple (there are more to try). It just takes a few minutes. The reason to do this is because as web developers build new websites they also have to make sure that the content shows up and works correctly on all the major browsers.  Sometimes they don't succeed. I prefer Chrome or Firefox. Do some research. Do not try to uninstall Microsoft Edge. That is FORBIDDEN by your computer and meant to create problems if you try. Don’t be afraid to jump ship if any browser you are using becomes annoying.