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Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one, because how hard can it be? (www.xda-developers.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It's on the to do list for sure. Currently getting them off their external antivirus' is a challenge. They have to come to the conclusion themselves (most of the time)

Most are in their 80s. Think it'll be next generation honestly. Some dont even have phones or email addresses.

Had one who got a Chromebook and was just at a loss. Tbf that was an ass Chromebook but that was still too much for her.

Most have ollllld computers that are hitting the hardware failure stage. I've seen a god damn Vista machine at work.

I'm gonna convert someone. Just finding someone who is aware of what a tab in a browser is a rare occurrence currently lol