ritualclarity

Yes, I am aware of Google's theft of the information when using Incognito mode. I didn't post it here as I didn't want to break the rules! LOL. I am sure there are other sources of infomration from Google, Microsoft and even Apple where they steal information without properly informing the customers. Why can't they just tell us? Maybe becuase it is super shady Low, and a shitty move. Something if people truely knew would loose their shit.

Windows stealing your browser information (Edge?) Even if disabled. Now forcing updates to the newest verson ...WARNING. With all these bad actions and problems.... now is the time to raise the cost for Office 365!

So because he meets with the incoming president the Democrats are but hurt? Are they thinking that the USA will be wisked away to the land of OZ? Do they think that if they put their fingers in their ears and keep on repeating Nananananananananan it will go away? WTF. Seriously? Trump is President. Not only is he president but he was recognized by both Biden and Kackles as such. NOT talking with the incoming president to discuss things of importance for his state is just plain stupid. Doesn't mean he has been brain washed or something. So far his actions are in good faith and show consideration of potential policies as they will be played out in a Republican majority held house and Senate. Putting up a wall and going nanananananan with your fingers in your ears will net a complete domination of the country. Not even be willing to meet and discuss polices with the opposite side is retarded. Just plain stupid. You need to work with them. YOu will need to compromize with them and yes, you might not get everything you want but that doesnt' mean go off and cry out your eyes and point and hurl names at everybody that doens't want to do what you want to do. Republicans were elected ... with a majority ... record voting for a reason. If Democrats don't want to meet with the Republicans then they need to seriously meet with each other and have a "come to jesus" moment and ask themselves what the fuck just happened followed up with what the fuck do we need to do so we don't get so badly beaten and humilated again. There are plenty of sources on Youtube and right side individuals that can give some hints if they honestly want to improve themselves. They lost because thsoe that would normally vote Democratic ran for the Republicans .. they need to let that sink in. Every demographic, black men, hispanic men, young men, and many different groups of women as well (even with the HORROR of repealing Roe vs Wade and all the complete lies of what Trump was doing etc.) That should really tell you, Democrats are really fucked up. @Vancleef keep in mind the man orc is a different species from the traditional Democrat. As far as I know since the beginning. A self starter and promoter. From my understanding (and the article) he pretty much made his career on his own. I doubt he drank the cool aid of either side. That is a good thing. It appears that he thinks what is best for his people and works towards that. His meeting with Trum shows at least to me, that he is willing to work on the problem(s) and understands that he will have to accept good ideas even if they .. heaven forbid come from Republicans. Doing so will likely help hiim get the resources and aid he needs for his people and help prevent some bad policies as well.

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/15/24344209/microsoft-365-office-apps-windows-10-end-of-support They won't support their office options after Windows 10 end of life. This might sound normal and reasonable however, they charge for support and critical updates after this point. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/extended-security-updates If they are giving critical udpates and such for those that pay, don't you think that would include Microsoft Office 365 support? Being that buisnesses mosts likely would still use it with their Windows 10 OS. If this is the case, then Microsoft can support the base OS with these updates to cover their Office suite through this time as well without any extra charge. Which means they are attempting to either force you to update to the newest OS or pay them $$$$ to use the old OS and get any support for it and Office. The reason people still use the old OS is it came with their computer and they still want to use it as they bought it and not ready to upgrade or for many tech people, they HATE THE BULLSHIT that Microsoft is doing to the newer OS.Currently they have gamers over the barrel if they want reliable supported use of their games they buy. They have content creators often times stuck over the same barrel due to specialized software they need or drivers for devices that are only available for Windows (often getting support for the most current OS ) https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/windows-11-hits-30-adoption-and-its-about-time-so-is-microsofts-ai-gamble-finally-starting-to-pay-off Even now as Windows 10 is being discontinued shortly Windows 11 has only reached around 30% as of August of last year. I'm sure that much of this is just that old Windows 10 machines died and new computers were bought to replace them. This is really bad in my opinion as this as far as I know, takes into consideration businesses purchases as well. https://www.makeuseof.com/why-most-users-havent-upgraded-windows-11/ The above are reasons common computer users aren't moving to Windows 11. For those that are like many here. The hoops and restrictions to local accounts and registeration, gaming performance (mentioned in the article) and other restrictions that weren't present on previous operating systems are our reasons. Keep in mind that many were on Windows 7 for many years when Windows 10 rolled out. For many they moved to Windows 10 when possible instead of just jumping to the most current OS like a Mac user or Linux user or even Android (for phone ) users would do. What would make common sence if Microsoft wasn't screwing up. One such occurance is why this thread was started in the first place.

You want fun? Seriously? How about you try to create a new account now. The tools that they use to make sure you aren't a robot. (we know they are likely using this to train their AI of course). It is a pain in the but. Not like any of the other standard captas. They don't have to throw things at a wall to see what works. Just listen to what their customers are saying and read some post regarding the company and you will get a lot of good information all for free. No need to have any DEI consultants tell you all the "great" stuff you need to do to make your company better (worse of course) and loose you customers.

What drugs are they on? That be some serious drugs. Just look at the web and all the complailnts about their changes pissing off customers. I have been adding VMs to my gaming computer so that I can use differet linux etc. I have put in various Linux in about 30 minutes a piece. I have been trying to install windoze 11 for the past 4 hours. After about 3 hours of it updating (mind you from a fresh download image) The new setup process ask us our age and other bullshit and as near as I can tell there are no ways to create local accounts anymore. At least not until you bow and suck microsoft's d**k first. Needless to say, in the end it failed and I was unable to acctually access the image. The time it took me to install several other OS's . .. some of which I never used or haven't used in years including customizations, to install a failed windoze OS. Oh, my gaming machine welcomed me this morning when I booted it up with a interuption of my life asking, better telling me I need to do my backups. If it isn't that it is making sure that I don't want to create a windoze account. Which it has one for the activations. I am using a local account for my day to day. this one is really asking constantly for me to create a new microsoft account. Soon I have no doubt that it will demand it. It is getting so bad that I used to think just install a Linux and boot into a windoze when you needed it for the few games that run better on it like those that require anti cheet etc. Many game created for windows are suppose to run really good on Linux. However, it is getting so bad that I don't think we will even be able to do that going forward. I can't imagine the fucking hell Windoze 12 will be. Another company with a shit easy job with shit eazy task fucking it up just because they want to fuck it up and have the deluions that they know better. Just like other companies do, they stand there dumbfounded why they are loosing buisness and people are pissed at them. People are running as fast and as far as humanily possible from their shitty products.

I just thought. They might have floated that rumor to see if there is a public following and desire. It is cheaper to remake it and with all the new games failing it might be more profitable as well.

If they did, it would be crap. They would "update it" and make it so. I have no trust that Bethesda or even Microsoft will be capable of doing anything right in regards to games, Oblivion specifically. In fact, I would be perfectly happy if they never updated it.

The evidence is coming in at least as far as I can see COVID was a godsend to the Democrats during 2020. It is always a godsend for any political or power hungry group that wants POWER. You are very likely correct. There will likley be a major shake up after this bullshit. While the fires are going they are going on vacation and trying to throw everyone else under the bus. Way to go. Seriously? WTF. Take care of business first. I've seen some fringe Democrats stating that the party lost their mind. They are correct. (one was a transwoman talking to some British interviewers. I forget the name. If I recall correctly she was an elected official) They need to get back to some basic common sense and take care of the basics first before they attempt to lobotomize the US. This is all just a slow moving train wrek.

Yep I am not interested either. I have used Nvidia cards for years since the GTX670 era. My needs have changed and AMD is a better choice. Just popped it here for those that might be interested in some of the hype and what is being said as some people will use Nvidia cards regardless. At least they aren't as crazy about their cost for the new cards. On a side note I use a 2k monitor and even a 1080ti generation is more than good enough to play all my games very well. In fact it played Cyberpunk better than those that bought the 20 gen specifically for that game. It was way more stable. Sure didn't get some of the fancy lighting but it still looked good and played well. I currently have a 3070ti and it works well. I got that when I bought a prebuilt because I was lazy. It came with the unit. Since upgraded the other hardware but haven't done so with the graphics card because to be blunt. even cheep cards now can do really good job with the games. As long as you keep to the real gaming versions not the sub 100 dollar ones. Even those can do a decent job but not at greater than 1080 p. The video i posted on the linux thread with a really cheap APU (processor / GPU) from AMD was doing pretty good using Linux and no dedicated graphics card. Had to turn down some of the settings to get it to have decent FPS but it was playable. Including Cyberpunk.

Bazzite example of OS and a simple build. Cheap and functional. No Windoze tax. https://docs.bazzite.gg/General/Installation_Guide/

Sad if true. He did make sense. I'd be happy if there was a limited application for Steam os. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/01/11/with-steamos-expanding-beyond-steam-deck-is-it-game-over-for-bazzite/ Oh, not all is lost. Lots of what is being developed by Steam and other companies are being released to the public so that it can be added to other linux distros that will allow better support for your gaming sessions. Just reminder that the newest and greatest hardware and evne games might have some issues upon release. A good excuse to wait for a good sale for a tasty game you want to play. Or have a spare windoze computer (or duel boot ) to get those itches taken care of.

As I understand it. You can now use Windows for free. There are some limitations like can't change the desktop but you can use it and game with it. For those games that need windows (anticheet for online games) @Doublezero you will be even more happy that windows reminded you to upgrade to Linux. I have heard through the grapevine that Steam OS (Linux based on Arch Linux a version of linux for those that might want to know) is going to release a public version of their OS like the one that they use on the Steam Deck. Which plays many games that are "windowze" games. A greater push like this h asn't happened that I am aware of in more than a decade since Wine was created for linux. Soon many other gamers will be "remided" to upgrade to linux as well. Here comes the penquin! LOL