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Microsoft will let users uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable ads on Windows 11 as it complies with the Digital Markets Act (www.windowscentral.com)

submitted 11 months ago by morrowind@lemmy.ml to c/technology@lemmy.world

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First RCS now this, today has been wild

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[-] set_secret@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I, really really want to switch to Linux. I duel boot and use Linux for study. but there are some apps I just can't get around, and have to switch back to Windows for. I ran some cool scripts that stripped Windows of bloat and uninstalled edge and ads, and I have to say. it's almost as nice as Linux now. runs faster too.

[-] 0ddysseus@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Its a bit of drama but if you have a look at setting up qemu with virtual machine manager its worthwhile.

It makes virtual machines that directly utilize the hardware, meaning you can run your stripped out windows inside a window on your Linux desktop.

Its pretty hard to get your GPU to pass through but if its non-gpu oriented apps you need its perfect. My fixed windows VM boots in about 10 seconds, has next to zero network usage, uses 2 cpus and 4gb of ram, and just runs its couple of little apps no trouble every day

[-] set_secret@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

I'll check this out ty

[-] DigitalBits@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago

You need 2 GPUs (essentially) for GPU passthrough to work correctly. I gave it a go once and it never worked correctly. Absolutely right for non GPU apps though, or with some VM's, older games.

[-] ObviouslyNotBanana@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

Honestly what finally pushed me was when windows suddenly decided that going to sleep and keeping on sleeping was too much to ask for. Haven't found anything that doesn't work on Linux yet, but I mostly play games.

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