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More about a possible Windows 12

The live wallpaper might be OK... the rest of that list I don't really care about.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 12 Home ♦♦♦25000.???
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot® [May 2020]
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
    Motherboard
    Asus Pro WS X570-ACE
    Memory
    G.Skill (F4-3200C14D-16GTZKW)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 2070 (08G-P4-2171-KR)
    Sound Card
    (onboard) Realtek ALC1220P / ALC S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3011 30"
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 860 EVO 500GB,
    WD 4TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    WD 8TB Black FZBX - SATA III,
    LG GH22LS30 CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750W Quad EPS12V
    Case
    COOLER MASTER ATCS 840 Full Tower
    Cooling
    CM Hyper 212 EVO (push/pull)
    Keyboard
    Ducky DK9008 Shine II Blue LED
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-100
    Internet Speed
    100/100
    Browser
    Firefox (latest)
    Antivirus
    Bitdefender Internet Security (latest)
    Other Info
    Speakers: Klipsch Pro Media 2.1
  • Operating System
    Windows XP Pro 32bit w/SP3
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Built by Ghot®
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (OC'd @ 3.2Ghz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition
    Memory
    TWIN2X2048-6400C4DHX (2 x 1GB, DDR2 800)
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 256-P2-N758-TR GeForce 8600GT SSC
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" Professional (CRT)
    Screen Resolution
    up to 2048 x 1536
    Hard Drives
    WD 36GB 10,000rpm Raptor SATA
    Seagate 80GB 7200rpm SATA
    Lite-On LTR-52246S CD/RW
    Lite-On LH-18A1P CD/DVD Burner
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad EPS12V
    Case
    Generic Beige case, 80mm fans
    Cooling
    ZALMAN 9500A 92mm CPU Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech Optical M-BT96a
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keybooard 200
    Internet Speed
    100/100
    Browser
    Firefox 3.x ??
    Antivirus
    Symantec (Norton)
    Other Info
    Still assembled, still runs. Haven't turned it on for 13 years?

    http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?183088-5000-B-E-on-M2N32-SLI-Dlx-Overclocked&p=2891724#post2891724
I don't much care for any of it
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware M18 R1
    CPU
    13th Gen Core i9 13900HX
    Memory
    32GB DDR5 @4800MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Geforce RTX 4090HX 16GB
    Sound Card
    Nvidia HD / Realtek ALC3254
    Monitor(s) Displays
    18" QHD+
    Screen Resolution
    25660 X 1600
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    D: Samsung 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
    Mouse
    Alienware AW610M
    Browser
    Chrome and Firefox
    Antivirus
    Norton
    Other Info
    Killer E3000 Ethernet Controller
    Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi Network Adaptor
    Alienware Z01G Graphic Amplifier
    Tobii Eye Tracker
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Alienware Area 51m R2
    CPU
    10th Gen Core i9 10900K
    Memory
    32Gb
    Graphics card(s)
    Geforce RTX 2080 Super
    Sound Card
    Nvidia HD
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 2TB P981A
    D: Samsung 2TB 970 Evo
    Case
    Dark Side Of The Moon
    Mouse
    Alienware AW610M
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Norton
    Other Info
    Killer E3000 Ethernet Controller
    Killer AX1650i Wi-Fi Network Adaptor
    Alienware Z01G Graphic Amplifier
    Tobii Eye Tracker
I don't see anything in the list of 5 features that interests me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Ryzen 5600X
    Motherboard
    ASRock Steel Legend
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GT 710
    Sound Card
    None
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23",24", 19" - flat panels
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200
    Hard Drives
    None - only M.2 SATA and NVMe drives
    PSU
    750W
    Case
    Antec
    Cooling
    stock Wraith cooler
    Keyboard
    Corsair gaming
    Mouse
    Logitech M720
    Internet Speed
    1Gb
Why are they starting work on Windows 12 already..?
They still have issues to fix with Windows 10 and 11 lol!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro (x64)(v23H2)(Build 22631.3374)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    [Self-built](custom-build)(June 2020)
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME X570-PRO (BIOS_r5003 [10/07/2023])
    Memory
    32GB, 2x G.Skill 16GB (PC3200)(DDR4-2137)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB XC3 model by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" DELL Gaming Monitor - G2422HS - DisplayPort used
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p at 165Hz (16:9 Aspect Ratio)
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 980 Pro (NVMe)(SSD)
    2TB Samsung 980 Pro (NVMe)(SSD)
    2TB Samsung 870 EVO (SSD)

    NVMe 1TB
    -- OS(Win10 Pro x64),
    -- programs,
    -- programming(MS Visual Studios 2022 Community Ed.),
    -- music

    NVMe 2TB
    video game installs.

    #3 FILE Server!
    PSU
    Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER DPS G RGB Titanium Certified 1250Watt
    Case
    Corsair Graphite Series 780T Full Tower PC Case
    Cooling
    AMD Wraith cooler (stock) & 3x Corsair case fans
    Keyboard
    Alienware Low Profile RGB Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard - AW510K - Lunar Light
    Mouse
    Redragon M602 RGB Wired USB Gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1000Mbps Download, 20Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Firefox & Waterfox Classic
    Antivirus
    n/a aka "ABOVE TOP SECRET!" lol ;)
    Other Info
    My System is the ULTIMATE GAMING RIG ^_^
    TP-Link AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Router,
    Model No. Archer AX90 (v1.26)
    Arris SB8200 Cable Modem
    Nvidia GFX Drivers: (v551.86)
    Realtek UAD Drivers: (v6.0.9648.1)
    Intel LAN Drivers: (v14.00.02.00)(2023-12-20)
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL G15 Ryzen edition, model 5515
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
    Motherboard
    DELL G15 Ryzen edition
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5800H integrated AMD Radeon Graphics and Nvidia GeForce 3060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC3254 with Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
    Monitor(s) Displays
    built-in
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    unkown
    Case
    laptop
    Mouse
    Logitech B100 USB
    Keyboard
    built-in
    Internet Speed
    800Mbps download, 10Mbps upload
    Browser
    Firefox & Waterfox Classic
Nothing there that turns my crank. Fail
Chuck
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP HP ENVY TE01
    CPU
    2.90 gigahertz Intel Core i7-10700
    Motherboard
    Board: HP 8767 A (SMVB)
    Memory
    16214 Megabytes Usable Installed Memor
    Hard Drives
    1511.52 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity
    1418.15 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless
    Mouse
    M 185 wireless
    Internet Speed
    12 ms Jitter 8 ms Download 10.5 Mbps Upload 1.7
    Browser
    Edge & FF
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Why are they starting work on Windows 12 already..?
They still have issues to fix with Windows 10 and 11 lol!
If it takes an automobile about three years or more to go from a sketch on paper to the assembly line. How long do you think it should take an OS to be ready for release. MS needs to start years ahead of the EOL for whatever is the present OS so that it is at least stable enough fort them to even consider it release worthy.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PowerSpec B746
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-10700K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
    Memory
    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 TI
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SAM0A87 Samsung SAM0D32
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    NVMe WDC WDS100T2B0C-00PXH0 1TB
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB
    PSU
    750 Watts (62.5A)
    Case
    PowerSpec/Lian Li ATX 205
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270
    Mouse
    Logitech M185
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge and Firefox
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Dev
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy x360 15-ds1083cl
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 4700U 2.0GHZ
    Memory
    16 MB DDR 4-2666
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6"
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    PCIe NVMe M.2 512GB
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge and Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
If it takes an automobile about three years or more to go from a sketch on paper to the assembly line. How long do you think it should take an OS to be ready for release. MS needs to start years ahead of the EOL for whatever is the present OS so that it is at least stable enough fort them to even consider it release worthy.
ooh alright..
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro (x64)(v23H2)(Build 22631.3374)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    [Self-built](custom-build)(June 2020)
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME X570-PRO (BIOS_r5003 [10/07/2023])
    Memory
    32GB, 2x G.Skill 16GB (PC3200)(DDR4-2137)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB XC3 model by EVGA
    Sound Card
    Realtek® ALC1220A 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" DELL Gaming Monitor - G2422HS - DisplayPort used
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p at 165Hz (16:9 Aspect Ratio)
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 980 Pro (NVMe)(SSD)
    2TB Samsung 980 Pro (NVMe)(SSD)
    2TB Samsung 870 EVO (SSD)

    NVMe 1TB
    -- OS(Win10 Pro x64),
    -- programs,
    -- programming(MS Visual Studios 2022 Community Ed.),
    -- music

    NVMe 2TB
    video game installs.

    #3 FILE Server!
    PSU
    Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER DPS G RGB Titanium Certified 1250Watt
    Case
    Corsair Graphite Series 780T Full Tower PC Case
    Cooling
    AMD Wraith cooler (stock) & 3x Corsair case fans
    Keyboard
    Alienware Low Profile RGB Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard - AW510K - Lunar Light
    Mouse
    Redragon M602 RGB Wired USB Gaming mouse
    Internet Speed
    1000Mbps Download, 20Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Firefox & Waterfox Classic
    Antivirus
    n/a aka "ABOVE TOP SECRET!" lol ;)
    Other Info
    My System is the ULTIMATE GAMING RIG ^_^
    TP-Link AX6600 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Gigabit Router,
    Model No. Archer AX90 (v1.26)
    Arris SB8200 Cable Modem
    Nvidia GFX Drivers: (v551.86)
    Realtek UAD Drivers: (v6.0.9648.1)
    Intel LAN Drivers: (v14.00.02.00)(2023-12-20)
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DELL G15 Ryzen edition, model 5515
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
    Motherboard
    DELL G15 Ryzen edition
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Ryzen 7 5800H integrated AMD Radeon Graphics and Nvidia GeForce 3060 6GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC3254 with Nahimic 3D Audio for Gamers
    Monitor(s) Displays
    built-in
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    512GB NVMe SSD
    PSU
    unkown
    Case
    laptop
    Mouse
    Logitech B100 USB
    Keyboard
    built-in
    Internet Speed
    800Mbps download, 10Mbps upload
    Browser
    Firefox & Waterfox Classic
No interest in any of those things for me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
    Motherboard
    MSI B550-A Pro
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4-3200
    Graphics Card(s)
    PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 6600XT
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro 24" RG241Y
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080 144hz refresh rate
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 860 QVO 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD
    PSU
    LEPA B650 650 watt
    Case
    Enermax Coenus
    Cooling
    CoolerMaster Hyper T4 air
    Keyboard
    CM Storm Devastator
    Mouse
    e-Blue Cobra Jr.
    Internet Speed
    100mbps
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes free
    Other Info
    DVD burner and BluRay burner optical drives
Well it's a nice advertisement for the publications staff writers, unfortunately it's all just baseless nonsense,

I would personally prefer an operating system that is and does "what it says on the Tin", a system that allows me to use what applications I need or want to use, and gives these access to the hardware

I'm ok with a set of generic Basic hardware drivers, and OS control functionality I can always go to the manufacturer for full drivers for any hardware that needs better control, for what I do

I do not require any built in applications, and definitely "no apps" I do not write a blog or listen to podcasts (and when I do they are broadcast via my third party browser) so I don't need space wasted on my systems with crap apps I'll never use If I need a application to perform a task, I will choose one that meets my needs, not some generic "app" that's thrown in to the OS to bulk it out and advertise the "full" version of an app that is a little less basic
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast to my design
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 4.9GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro Motherboard
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti - HDMI, DP
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Chillblast Silent Workstation PC Case - Black
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler, Quiet Case fans Fan
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3 + M570 Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Samsung Note S20
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17"
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
No interest in any of that speculative stuff or a rumoured Win12 until something is said by a verifiable Microsoft source and not via fake leaks from nameless people or imaginative click bait sites.
Even if they start work on Win12, there is no guarantee it will ever get released, MS does have a habit of scrapping new operating systems. ;)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2 OS Build 22000.527
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Build
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 3800X
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME B350-PLUS
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 @3000Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Aorus GTX1080TI
    Sound Card
    On Board Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer KA241
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    240GB PNY CS900 SSD - OS
    1 TB Crucial MX500 SSD
    500GB Crucial MX300 SSD
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001-1ER164
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM008-2FR102
    4TB Seagate ST4000DM000-1F2168
    PSU
    EVGA 750GQ Gold Certified
    Case
    Cooler Master 690 III
    Cooling
    Akasa AK98 5 Case Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech K270 - wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech - wireless
    Internet Speed
    BT Fibre 75 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Use hardware KVM to switch monitors on three PCs and software (input director) to use mouse and keyboard on all 4 PCs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 21H2 build 22000.527
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 3881 - modified with SFX PSU fitted internally
    CPU
    Intel i5 - 10400
    Motherboard
    Dell 032w55 version A00
    Memory
    16GB of HyperX Fury @ 2133 Mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 6GB GTX 1060.
    Sound Card
    Builtin
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ACER KA241
    Screen Resolution
    1920x 1080 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    256GB SK hynix NVMe
    1TB Western Digital WD10EZEX-75WN4A1
    PSU
    Modular 450 Watt Corsair SF450 Platinum ( Mod to replace the Dell 265 Watt PSU)
    Case
    Inspiron Small Desktop
    Cooling
    Dell stock cooler
    Mouse
    Dell
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Internet Speed
    BT Fibre 75 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Use hardware KVM to switch monitors on three PCs and software (input director) to use mouse and keyboard on all 4 PCs.
There will I think be a replacement for Windows 11- what the "name" will be is an entirely different question.

I would expect Microsoft to be putting together the development team for Win 11's replacement soon if not already, which would tie in with the leaked information that started this site amongst other things, ( we like to start building our membership early in the release cycle, and a lot of them are regulars that have been with several or all of our sites for a long time)

As Windows 10 is due to go out of support in late 2024 and Windows 11 will be Five years from release around a year later this would all fit into Microsoft's recent release cycle ... We will see what happens but whatever happens we want to be around as always to provide a place for self help for users
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x64 [Latest Release Preview]
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast to my design
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 4.9GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro Motherboard
    Memory
    64GB DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti - HDMI, DP
    Sound Card
    On motherboard Feeding SPDiF 5.1 system
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Chillblast Silent Workstation PC Case - Black
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler, Quiet Case fans Fan
    Keyboard
    Wireless Logitec MX Keys + K830 [Depending on where I'm Sat]
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitec - MX Master 3 + M570 Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
    Other Info
    Also run...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64 HP 15.2"
    Nexus 7 Android tablet [x2]
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview 10.2 Tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Samsung S9 Plus Smartphone
    Samsung Note S20
    Wacom Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom ExpressKey Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 [Latest release]
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 17 9700
    CPU
    i7 10750H
    Motherboard
    Stock
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Stock Intel + GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    Stock 4 speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Stock 17"
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160 HDR touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock Aluminium / Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock + 2 fan cooling pad
    Mouse
    Stock Trackpad +Logi Mx Master 3
    Keyboard
    Stock Illuminated + Logi - MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Browser
    Latest Chrome
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security 2021
There will I think be a replacement for Windows 11- what the "name" will be is an entirely different question.

I would expect Microsoft to be putting together the development team for Win 11's replacement soon if not already, which would tie in with the leaked information that started this site amongst other things, ( we like to start building our membership early in the release cycle, and a lot of them are regulars that have been with several or all of our sites for a long time)

As Windows 10 is due to go out of support in late 2024 and Windows 11 will be Five years from release around a year later this would all fit into Microsoft's recent release cycle ... We will see what happens but whatever happens we want to be around as always to provide a place for self help for users
Hi there
Nice to know - and hopefully the "Putin thing" will be long gone by then.

Slightly Off topic but a little bit of History many people including those in the UK might be unaware of.

My grandad had the experience in Iceland during WWII when the country was "Invaded" in 1940 by the UK army as a precaution against the Nazi's using the strategic part of the North Atlantic as a safe staging point for their U-boats to attack and sink vital supplies on ships coming from the USA and Canada and also prevent allied shipping and planes from re-supplying and refuelling etc.

In 1940 Iceland was still a Danish colony -- even though Denmark was occupied by the Germans. The Brits were replaced in 1941 by the USA - the occupation by either set of forces was not resisted and benefits were had all round -- Iceland was quite poor at that time -- My grandad used to have to use freezing outdoor toilets in -5 deg C or colder in the winter and fresh vegitables were a rarity since supplies from occupied Europe were obviously not a priority in the middle of a hideous war.

After Iceland got independence from Denmark after the war - it's been a strong NATO member ever since even though it's military contribution is about Zero -- how big can a military be with only 300,000 inhabitants --smaller than most london Boroughs !!.

More here :


Hopefully a little bit of forgotten or unreported history can enliven these days of gloom.

Cheers
jimbo
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,7,10,11 Linux Arch Linux
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
Hi there
Nice to know - and hopefully the "Putin thing" will be long gone by then.

Slightly Off topic but a little bit of History many people including those in the UK might be unaware of.

My grandad had the experience in Iceland during WWII when the country was "Invaded" in 1940 by the UK army as a precaution against the Nazi's using the strategic part of the North Atlantic as a safe staging point for their U-boats to attack and sink vital supplies on ships coming from the USA and Canada and also prevent allied shipping and planes from re-supplying and refuelling etc.

In 1940 Iceland was still a Danish colony -- even though Denmark was occupied by the Germans. The Brits were replaced in 1941 by the USA - the occupation by either set of forces was not resisted and benefits were had all round -- Iceland was quite poor at that time -- My grandad used to have to use freezing outdoor toilets in -5 deg C or colder in the winter and fresh vegitables were a rarity since supplies from occupied Europe were obviously not a priority in the middle of a hideous war.

After Iceland got independence from Denmark after the war - it's been a strong NATO member ever since even though it's military contribution is about Zero -- how big can a military be with only 300,000 inhabitants --smaller than most london Boroughs !!.

More here :


Hopefully a little bit of forgotten or unreported history can enliven these days of gloom.

Cheers
jimbo


Thank you. Indeed, both interesting and enlivening. (y)
 

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Thank you. Indeed, both interesting and enlivening. (y)
Your more than welcome.
Cheers
jimbo
Thank you. Indeed, both interesting and enlivening. (y)
You´re welcome.

At least here we have the advtage of magnificent scenery etc

e.g two pics I´ve used as Windows backgrounds :

Ist one magnificent waterfall -- see the size of the "Human" atthe bottom to get an appreciation of the scale of the thing.
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and another one : Nice fiery Volcano :

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As for Energy - we've abundant spare capacity of Gethermal and Hydro -- I'm amazed UK / Norway hasn't thought about a 1600 KM undersea cable -- can't be that difficult these days -- could supply endless renewable energy - no need for Russian Gas etc !!!!

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The uk does not use a lot of gas from other than the British supplies - Europe, (mainly Germany, I believe), are the main sufferers with recent issues around sanctions, although the way the oil system works means that prices everywhere increase when one supply reduces.

The UK is in the process of switching to renewables Wind, Solar, and Nuclear, (not too keen on the last one)

Unfortunately for me the sprouting of Wind Turbines everywhere means I have to work harder to remove them from landscape images these days
 

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A redesigned Registry! Now there's a concept!
Yeah, like that'll ever happen! MS doesn't want you screwin around in the Registry as it is!

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Your more than welcome.
Cheers
jimbo

You´re welcome.

At least here we have the advtage of magnificent scenery etc

e.g two pics I´ve used as Windows backgrounds :

Ist one magnificent waterfall -- see the size of the "Human" atthe bottom to get an appreciation of the scale of the thing.
View attachment 192



and another one : Nice fiery Volcano :

View attachment 193


As for Energy - we've abundant spare capacity of Gethermal and Hydro -- I'm amazed UK / Norway hasn't thought about a 1600 KM undersea cable -- can't be that difficult these days -- could supply endless renewable energy - no need for Russian Gas etc !!!!

Cheers
jimbo


Thank you so much for sharing the two desktops.

Both beautiful, but the waterfall is absolutely stunning! :)


Best regards, to you and yours.
 

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The uk does not use a lot of gas from other than the British supplies - Europe, (mainly Germany, I believe), are the main sufferers with recent issues around sanctions, although the way the oil system works means that prices everywhere increase when one supply reduces.

The UK is in the process of switching to renewables Wind, Solar, and Nuclear, (not too keen on the last one)

Unfortunately for me the sprouting of Wind Turbines everywhere means I have to work harder to remove them from landscape images these days
You've got decent tidal flows = R. Severn. R Humber, The Wash etc -- 100% predictable for 1000's of years and infinitely re-newable. Also 100% "Putin Proof". Wind farms can be worse than useless when wind not blowing or peversly when there's too much !!!!. Smaller localised ones are better and don't damage agricultural land which is needed for growing crops or feeding farm animals.

You are also running a 720KM line to tap into Norway's hydro electric system-- cheaper energy by far would be a 1200 KM line from shetlands to Iceland -- more than enough cheap energy there to buy cheaply. UK could also establish Hydrogen producing factories in Iceland using cheap electricity and pristinely clean water. Hydrogen is the only sensible green power source for large vehicles and cheap heating.

Materials science for the pipelines has improved exponentially in the last few years as well as the mechanics of producing Hydrogen. No need ever again for Russian or Saudi Gas or Oil -- Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the entire Universe so even the Chinese could't create a stranglehold on supply !!!

Anyway lets hope W1indows 12 will be powered by green sustainable energy !!

Cheers
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The issue with bringing power to where it's needed, you would have to get it into the National Grid and that would mean a lot of overland, or probably Underground, construction to take the amount of power involved.

I worked with a guy that used to work at Porton Down and he did say that they had a viable Hydrogen fuel Cell in the sixties, but then North Sea Gas & Oil was discovered so that was seen as a safer option, now that the original fossil fuel supplies are winding down - another ten years or so, although there is probably a lot of untapped capacity out there. other options like hydrogen may be more appealing
 

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