microsoft edge

Upgrades

Upgrades

Windows 11?

No, of course you don’t have to update to Windows 11.

Microsoft thinks it is a threat to take away your support for Windows 10. Did anyone ever feel supported? Your life will only be better when Microsoft stops forcing buggy Windows updates on you. That is the totality of Microsoft support, btw, their Windows updates - the worst thing about Windows. Yes, take away our “support” Microsoft, and let us be.

So, as usual, ignore or do the opposite of what Microsoft tells you. You don’t need to do anything other than keep using your computer. Your goal is to be at the very tail end of any Microsoft changes, better if you can skip them altogether.

The last thing Microsoft would ever do is kick you out of their Windows platform. You will never find yourself unable to use a Microsoft operating system unless you wait a good 5-7 years past this point when they threaten you with the horrors of losing their support. Their whole existence hinges on keeping us tricked and locked into their ecosystem. People are still happily using Windows 7 with no problems once the updates stopped. Make sure you have an antivirus installed, as usual, a backup of your data, and you will be fine.

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.