• @NoisyFlake@lemm.ee
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    369 months ago

    I’m running Windows 10 LTSC with a custom start menu (StartIsBack). So far I have avoided all of Microsoft’s nonsense.

    As long as I’m not ready to switch to Linux 100%, this is probably the best possible solution.

    • @ShareMySims@sh.itjust.works
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      99 months ago

      So far I’ve managed to avoid most this kind of crap with minor tweaking, but with end of life coming soon I’ve been meaning to make the switch for ages, but there are always more urgent priorities… If you don’t mind me asking, and if you know - is it still possible to switch from win10 to win10 LTSC, and if so, what does it entail (do I need a fresh install, or can I just upgrade?)?

    • @The_v@lemmy.world
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      59 months ago

      I have been using custom start menus since the whole win8 full screen disaster. Every time I see the default win 10 or Win 11 menu I cringe. So much crap in the way.

      Process optimization reaches a point of diminishing returns. Then if tweaked further it degrades the performance. Microsoft reached the close to the optimal OS design at Win7. It’s all been downhill since then.

      The mobile OS systems are reaching the same point. Optimization has occured and most of the “new” additions degrade the user experience.