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[garlin]

I don't like web installers, unless it's for a rapid changing platform like Steam or Battle.Net. The remote end of a web installer can stop serving content without warning, and you're screwed.

 

[Clanger]

how do i get a txt file of all the bios settings, want to share my results here somewhere.

 

[garlin]

For hardware security reasons, Windows can't directly talk to UEFI/BIOS except to flash firmware. Some UEFI platforms have the ability to save configs to USB, but that's vendor specific.

 

[Clanger]

damn, thanks.

 

[garlin]

Important changes to Rufus, if you're using W7:

Version 3.22 (2023.03.25)

Remove the ISO download feature on Windows 7
Note: This is the last version of Rufus that can run on Windows 7

 

[Necrosaro]

Important changes to Rufus, if you're using W7:

Was a matter of time

 

[Clanger]

im still using xp era programs, as long as they work its not a problem, same with rufus and w7.

 

[garlin]

I may have to give up W7 now. No more They Are Billions, unless I build a game PC.
Game over: Steam won’t run on Windows 7 or 8 after January 1, 2024

 

[Necrosaro]

I may have to give up W7 now. No more They Are Billions, unless I build a game PC.
Game over: Steam won’t run on Windows 7 or 8 after January 1, 2024

At lease the requirements for some games are not too bad. My AMD 8350 still does the job for me

 

[Clanger]

web browser support will be a major factor.

 

[Clanger]

Windows 7 has at least another 5 years of life in 1 shape or another.

 

[Clanger]

Microsoft’s ad plan for Windows 11 is its worst idea since Windows 8 – but all is not lost.​

Windows 11 could be stealth-nerfing graphics cards – even the RTX 4090.​

 

[Clanger]

Passwords will be no longer secure due to AI.

 

[Taosd]

Passwords will be no longer secure due to AI.

Thank god I use biometrics as much as I can

 

[Clanger]

On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts Service.

 

[Necrosaro]

On Sunday 23 April 2023 at 3pm there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts Service.

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Just in case there is a zombie outbreak lol We get them down in Maple county as well. Probably a good time to test it with what is going on with the world lately!

 

[Clanger]

the only warning we need is "put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye" when the big ones start flying.
there is a lot of FUD about this alerts thing here.
no wonder sales of nokia bricks and feature phones is increasing.

 

[Necrosaro]

the only warning we need is "put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye" when the big ones start flying.
there is a lot of FUD about this alerts thing here.
no wonder sales of nokia bricks and feature phones is increasing.

Haha I really remember those Nokia phones. Those last forever with prehistoric game of snakes to keep you occupied during the apocalypse haha

 

[Clanger]

a brick can be any basic phone, i got a modern one and its a goodun.

 

[Taosd]

i can confirm, this is a picture of Clanger's phone, built to withstand all forms of testing....