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- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 3 days ago:
I am still unable to verify the iso. I installed gnupg but it keeps saying file not found.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.
These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
I wanted to add an additional reply thanking you again for the screenshots.
These visuals helped put the worded instructions in context for me so I was successful in creating and installing the bootable drive.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
Thanks. These are the instructions having a time with. I am going to take a break. I think I have just stared at it too long overthinking it!
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
Is there a way to check it after install before it is connected to the internet?
I did use one of the mirrors on the Linux download page.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
Slow going but better than my first attempt. I at least made the bootable usb now so this is huge progress for me!
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 5 days ago:
Selling pre-loaded USB sticks would be very cool, but people would have to be interested enough to spend £20
I am one that would happily purchase something like that. I finally made the bootable drive but am not sure if the install is verified. There was no sha txt file to compare. I just haven’t figured it out yet
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
I am in the process of trying this again!
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
My apologies. My laptop had Windows already installed therefore I haven’t had to do anything other than turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
Thanks for the screenshots! I have saved this comment for reference. I plan to try again tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
Just curious, but have you ever tried installing Windows from scratch on a new computer?
I do not believe so. I have only factory reset it.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
I think more people would use Linux if it were a simpler process. The ones I know fed up with Microsoft have gone with Macbooks.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
I was hesitant to say anything at first but I am glad I did. Everyone so far has been wonderful and supportive.
Kudos to you all for helping a stranger with no skill or tech savvy. I WILL try again.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
Appreciate the link!
Rufus is what the instructions said to download and then a list of prompts to enter in the command line. I understand none of those prompts, literally a completely different language.
I am using an old laptop that has windows 7 on it. Figured it didn’t matter if I screwed that up since it was old and not in use.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
The hard part is getting the software on a usb drive to use on the old laptop. I haven’t figured out what the instructions mean in order to implement. I have a lot of learning to do.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
I suppose it is automatic on Windows so it has the illusion of being easy. I can honestly say, I have not had to install anything after I hit the update button. I am also old and don’t use a computer every day.
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
I want to figure it out if for no other reason than to prove to myself I am not too old to learn new tricks!
- Comment on Microsoft really wants Local accounts gone after it erases its guide on how to create them 6 days ago:
Microsoft is unable to track local accounts as thoroughly.
I was finally going to attempt installing Linux Mint only to find out it is not as simple as some say. I know less than nothing about computers and then there are mirrors you have to choose from to download. I have no idea what would be a safe secure mirror.
Then you have to install other software I have no knowledge of to make a bootable drive…I am just not intelligent enough I suppose. I was hoping it was a simple download process.
I am just a tad bit frustrated!
- Comment on Microsoft PC Manager App 'Repairs' Your System by Making Bing the Search Default 1 month ago:
Thanks! My laptop is from 2020. Decent but not top of the line by today’s standard. I hope to be the newest Linux convert!
- Comment on Microsoft PC Manager App 'Repairs' Your System by Making Bing the Search Default 1 month ago:
Do you by chance have a link to what to install for a non tech user without linux knowledge?
- Comment on Why does Microsoft want me to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11? 4 months ago:
My insane thoughts are this, Microsoft wants all your data so they may use it to sell you something, from the advertisers they made money from by sharing your information.
Microsoft is also in bed with OpenAI. It seems OpenAI wants an operating system that will require you, as a user, surrendering to them full access and control of everything. gizmodo.com/openai-wants-to-control-your-computer…
Profit and control are the ultimate goal, imo.
- Comment on How to remove smell from lunch box? 6 months ago:
They are also good for coffee and tea cups.
- Comment on How to remove smell from lunch box? 6 months ago:
This is an out of the box idea (no pun intended), have you considered using an effervescent denture cleaner like Effordent? Fill container with warm water and dump a bunch of tablets in it.
- Comment on Apple Makes It Harder for Police to Access Your Push Notifications 6 months ago:
Would it not make more sense to remove metadata and not even collect it? Maybe have an encrypted protocol for push notifications all developers use regardless of the app?
- Comment on Apple Makes It Harder for Police to Access Your Push Notifications 6 months ago:
Would it be possible for Apple to just encrypt this data or, not keep this data? Then there would be nothing to give law enforcement or government. (Forgive my ignorance, I have no idea how all this works.)
- Comment on Rule of Acquisition #10: Greed is eternal 6 months ago:
- Comment on Rule of Acquisition #10: Greed is eternal 6 months ago:
I just wanted to add how I enjoy this community and all the witty banter. Thanks for boldly going where no meme or gif has gone before.
- Comment on The first knitted socks I ever truly loved <3 6 months ago:
How bad do your hands hurt after knitting a pair? Are you lucky enough it doesn’t bother you? Would take me a until next Christmas to knit one pair of socks!!
- Comment on The first knitted socks I ever truly loved <3 6 months ago:
They look so soft!
- Comment on Automakers’ data privacy practices “are unacceptable,” says US senator 6 months ago:
I prefer my car just be a car! I am definitely getting old.