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Here’s is how to get 3 extra years for free: massgrave.dev without Microsoft account login
Windows 10 support has ended, but here's how to get an extra year for free
Submitted 15 hours ago by spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works to technology@lemmy.world
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snoons@lemmy.ca 15 hours ago
I give my sincere condolences to anyone that is forced to use this shitty corporate OS.
CosmoNova@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
Switched to CachyOS Plasma on my main machine not even two weeks go! My only regret is that I didn‘t try it sooner. It has it‘s hiccups but QoL features make up for it. It actually works better for me than Windows did since Win7. At least so far. I genuinely enjoy using my computer again.
snoons@lemmy.ca 13 hours ago
(╭☞´ิ∀´ิ)╭☞ ayyyy
dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
How about seven instead, and for free?
Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 hours ago
And without login
dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 10 hours ago
Yes. And using Rufus to create your install media, you can even configure it to create a local account for you so you don’t have to go through the rigmarole yourself.
Actually, I wonder if that still works with an image of the new current Win11 releases where the local account functionality has been “removed.” I haven’t tried it. Someone will probably chime in.
Goodlucksil@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 hours ago
The article olympically ignores the option to install linux.
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
They knew Lemmy would have that covered.
PearOfJudes@lemmy.ml 5 hours ago
Linux or pirate it.
goatinspace@feddit.org 9 hours ago
tangeli@piefed.social 14 hours ago
It’s not free.
spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
How do you figure?
badgermurphy@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
You are buying it with your personal data and granting them access to your computer. Even if you don’t think that’s not worth much, it is still not free. You’re just paying with something other than money.
Sibbo@sopuli.xyz 15 hours ago
Yeah, but what if we all just install Linux?
YaDownWitCPP@lemmy.world 13 hours ago
That’s a great idea! Which distro are we all installing?
Rhaedas@fedia.io 13 hours ago
If serious, whichever one works best for you. Lots of info out there to help steer you to a good match. There are some that will have a harder time than others thanks to Microsoft domination all these years.
If not serious. Arch, of course.
BombOmOm@lemmy.world 12 hours ago
For a desktop OS, I have been recommending Mint to new Linux users. The UI feels familiar to a Windows user, and the initial setup is designed to be user friendly.
However, don’t fret too much over it. Distros are mostly just a pre-configuration of the OS, all of them can do everything.
tidderuuf@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
Microsoft account log in required.
Shhhh, no one tell them there is a free way without a Microsoft account.
IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 14 hours ago
There is for now. Microsoft is working on closing the various loopholes.
minorkeys@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
K but can we just keep using windows 10 anyways?
BombOmOm@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
You can, but you won’t be getting security updates. Best to not put an OS without security updates on the network.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
You can, and without microsoft pushing malware onto your system with out your consent your chances of getting hacked are probably lessened.
Rentlar@lemmy.ca 14 hours ago
If you want to delay your switch to Linux, there are scripts to enroll in the ESU, but unfortunately the local account script stopped working a week ago. Or get Win 10 LTSC, or keep your system disconnected from the Internet.
BombOmOm@lemmy.world 6 hours ago
my 20 year old DAC
The $9 Apple DAC is unironically good. I can confirm it is plug-and-play with Mint.
potajito@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 hours ago
My dude just get a compatible dac (I use focusrite scarlet) and play rocksmith with Proton flawlessly
DirkMcCallahan@lemmy.world 15 hours ago
I am SO glad that I don’t have to deal with bullshit Microsoft workarounds anymore.
the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
Everyone is making a big deal about support ending but it doesn’t fucking matter anyway. You PC is not going to suddenly stop working you just wont get updates. Considering the updates microsoft pushes now days are loaded with malware and spyware anyway it’s all a wash if you keep using 10.
BombOmOm@lemmy.world 14 hours ago
The issue isn’t it not working, the issue is security updates no longer being made. Feel free to keep using 10, just don’t put it on the network.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social 14 hours ago
With the rate of CVEs scored at 9+ that come across all the stuff I manage at work I would not agree.
It would be foolish to simply stop patching this giant pile of obsolete insecure dependencies they are calling windows.
frongt@lemmy.zip 11 hours ago
A lot of CVEs are overrated, but yeah I still wouldn’t do it. It only takes one.
Geodad@lemmy.world 8 hours ago
Windows is never free.
Prove_your_argument@piefed.social 14 hours ago
The fact that in lieu of paying them they simply want you to log in with an account they control should speak volumes to the privacy implications.
spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 12 hours ago
Not something I’m willing to do, but it’s not a problem for most users who entered their email address long ago.
Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 13 hours ago
I bet if you do end up paying, you can only claim it if you make an account too…