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Microsoft begins cracking down on people dodging Windows 11's system requirements (www.xda-developers.com)
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[–] superkret@feddit.org 161 points 3 months ago (3 children)

If you're using Windows 11 and not having a great time with it, there are ways to make the experience more pleasant. We've covered 14 tweaks to make Windows 11 better and how to remove Windows 11's junk, which is a good start toward making an OS you enjoy.

There's another way...

[–] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 93 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

Imagine having to remove a bunch of shit just so you can use your OS. smh

Luckily, there exists an OS which undermines extreme enshittification. Can't remember the name, though ...

[–] Metalemming@lemm.ee 42 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

TempleOs

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 13 points 3 months ago

Sadly, your hardware must support Spirit Boot to install this OS.

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 17 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Can’t remember the name, though

It goes by many names...

[–] A7thStone@lemmy.world 19 points 3 months ago (1 children)

But you may call it Tim

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 7 points 3 months ago

It is enchanting...

[–] NegativeLookBehind@lemmy.world 13 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have deciphered your message, and the answer is clear.

[–] superkret@feddit.org 8 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Haiku?
Plan9?

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago

TempleOS

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 12 points 3 months ago

You could install a windows 10 system to replace the windows 11 system!

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 3 months ago

Step one. Install Linux Mint.