I find this mildly infuriating, I only use Windows for work, I even personally purchased Windows 11. Local account and disabled as much as I could. I personally do not like Windows or Windows in general.

Well, now I do an update and they throw this up like I need to walk thru these steps (again). Not even a "Skip"/"Don't remind me again". Windows is not what it used to be and after disabling half the Microsoft stuff I'd expect not to be bothered again. It's really a built in ad more then anything.

2023-08 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5029351)

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[–] 18 points 3 years ago (1 child)

I switched to Pop!_OS recently and Windows runs faster in a VM

(because you've only installed the 1 app you need to run not your entire life, and then snapshot it after debloating so it's always the same)

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Yeah, I think I am going to setup a VM. I only need it for work due to Windows apps that would work just fine in a VM.

    I am actually considering Qubes OS, which might take some work but overall would probably be a good seamless process.

    How do you like Pop!_OS? I was looking at System76 computers one day and looked into it a couple years ago. Never gave it a try though, based off Ubuntu right?

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  • [–] 4 points 3 years ago

    Ubuntu/Debian base yeah.

    It just worked out of the box for me and runs everything that kept me locked to windows so I've stuck with it.

    I've run Handbrake in a VM because the linux version doesn't allow setting the default folder for some reason but otherwise haven't needed Windows in months. and as long as I don't need to do anymore bulk trascoding I've probably seen the last of it.

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