How crazy is it that the end of support for #windows8 very likely results in tons of IT-waste. Old computers that miss #tpm chips can only be used with windows 11 with lots of effort to circumvent windows 11 requirements. This makes tons of hardware #obsolete. Linux can help to extend the lifetime of IT hardware. Just did install #linuxmint on my mothers laptop to bring it to a second life.

Windows 7 and 8.1 support ends next month

Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on January 10, 2022. The devices won't receive updates anymore after end of support and some programs, like Chrome or Microsoft Edge, ...
See More: https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/10/windows-7-and-8-1-support-ends-next-month/ #Windows7 #Windows8

Chrome popup suggests Windows 10 or 11 on Windows 7 and 8.1 devices

Google Chrome users who use the web browser on Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 devices get a notification at the top of the browser screen […]
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See More: https://www.ghacks.net/2022/12/06/chrome-popup-suggests-windows-10-or-11-on-windows-7-and-8-1-devices/ #Windows7 #Windows8

RT @lafibreinfo@twitter.com

Rappel : Si vous êtes encore sous Microsoft Windows 8.1, il vous reste 6 mois pour migrer : La fin de la prise en charge de #Windows8.1 est prévue pour le 10 janvier 2023.

On espère que @WindowsFrance@twitter.com nous fera une vidéo, comme pour la fin du support de #WindowsXP :

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/lafibreinfo/status/1540297324521553922