Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@shaddow1dog says : Microsoft users should switch to Buefin Linux. Everything is automatic just install make minor adjustments if you wish and that is it. All updates are automatic. Just like Win 11 load and go.>> <<@howtobebasic2122 says : Who's Here Because today is October 14 2025.>> <<@allanflippin2453 says : Chris, I saw your 2-year-old video on installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. That all made sense, but lately a simpler method has been making the rounds. It goes something like this: 1) Get the Windows 11 ISO 2) Use file explorer to "mount" the ISO as a virtual drive 3) Open a command prompt as administrator 4) Access the virtual drive and type a command to manually run it, with some "magic" parameters to bypass the hardware checks 5) Select "install Windows 11 server" with option to save your files. But actually the installation will match the same variant you already have (home, pro, etc). This seems superior to others because it doesn't require any extra software plus it doesn't require any registry hacks. So my question is whether this approach actually works and what are the "gotchas" for it? I don't exactly trust all the folks pushing this approach, but I'd trust it if you recommend. Thanks!>> <<@animegirlsfan02 says : I hate Microsoft now. I won't go back to Windows anymore. They just got too much money hungry and telling people to spend more money on new PCs, laptops and throwing away good working Laptops and PCs that will in landfills and killing the planet way more. Microsoft, you suck now.👎>> <<@PaithanMycerinus says : pffft i used windows 7 up until a month ago with zero issues. calm down, you'll be just fine with windows 10.>> <<@2openhere says : Windows page no longer provides a link, unless you appear as a non windows OS. Gemini search helped fix that.>> <<@nazar-channel-ua says : migrating to Linux is the best option.>> <<@dalvittra says : My computer has windows 10 and it works great but I cant upgrade to Windows 11 and I cant afford a new computer so I dont know what to do>> <<@horrorcoder says : I've windows 10 with updates disabled from 19H2 and I don't have the slighest interest in updating or upgrade to win 11>> <<@mjak993 says : I think I'll have to go with 10 LTSC, for as long as possible... quite the hassle, but I have handy utility apps which are native and I'm not ready to let go, and production software (eff you, Adobe) I'm bound to which simply do not have a 1:1 replacement on Linux. I'm certainly not going to spend one rotten cent on the garbage* that is 11. *you won't even let me put the taskbar up top, as a civilized person would do? sod off, ya wankers.>> <<@Wien1938 says : Well, that's Linux Mint (Cinnamon) downloaded. Next step is to buy a new USB flash drive and install it alongside Windows 10 (dual boot). If I like Mint, then I'll transfer my stuff over and settle in! (gulp!)>> <<@TapesNstuffS says : The second hand market for PCs is about to be flooded with low priced, totally fine but "outdated" computers. Great deals are coming.>> <<@petrusjnaude7279 says : I switched to Linux (POP!_OS specifically) about a month after the end-of-support announcement originally came out. I have been loving it so far and since I only use programs similar to Office at most, with mainly gaming as the big reason for having my PC, I haven't really had any major problems.>> <<@iraceruk says : Environmental disaster when millions of PCs are sent to landfill. Well done, Microsoft! 😡🤮💀>> <<@rocusvanoosten7182 says : it's so simple: install Linux and no more Microsoft grifting....>> <<@TOSStarTrek says : OMG. They extended it. Do not care I will never go back to Windows. They would need to pay me to return to Windows.>> <<@sandwichdelta says : I can't support Microsoft anymore. The instrusive ads, spyware, and ever-increasing bloat of Windows was already a huge problem. Condemning my perfectly good PC to an e-waste dump was what drove me away for good. Zorin OS has been my daily driver for almost a year now it's been quite a smooth transition (big thanks to this channel for introducing me to it) and I've found a lot of free and interesting open source software since then that I've really liked. I'm never going back to Windows.>> <<@lindaoffenbach says : Not to worry, on Microsoft's website all latest Security Intelligence Updates remain updated twice a day, even for Windows Vista. The links point to executable files. Simply download and install if not triggered automatically. For work, we have laptops with W10, and at home we are still on W7 without any hassle. I made it a personal game trying to use XP this way as long as possible. In was only 3 years ago now that I changed to W7, lol. Never ever had I any security issues despite all stereotypical warnings and even hysteria. We will be using W7 as long as we possibly can at home, and for work (W10) we will be on extended support as a worldwide company.>> <<@ronnyglobi says : I have a Microsoft Surface Notebook, looking like new and running fine with Windows 10. But Microsoft insists, that his own Notebook is now not good enough for Windows 11. So, I will never again buy a Microsoft Surface Notebook, but install Linux on my older Microsoft Surface Notebook.>> <<@onnaquest says : I like 11, but I'm fuming that my $2k laptop from 2018 that still performs well for what I use it for - is scheduled to be a paperweight - while my cheap $300 mini PC from Amazon is capable of running 11.>> <<@marudzio4860 says : My solution: keep using windows 10 for gaming, install linux on a second small hard drive and use it for payments, banking, online shopping.>> <<@laggitech says : so many comments how you switched to linux. In my case I did it too. Yea, its 1 month ive switched to KDE Neon :)>> <<@rajhu. says : nice sir>> <<@hec07 says : Thank you for the advice 😎>> <<@suminshizzles6951 says : Microsoft stopped working on Window 10 many months ago. For a very long time now ive only ever received anti-virus updates.>> <<@TartanLad says : Ubuntu will be the choice for many>> <<@JeanPierreJollivet says : Thank you>> <<@hylkewesterhuis9667 says : I switched from Win8.1Pro to Mint KDE 18.3 . Then Mint dumped KDE. Hating Mint 4ever since,I went back to Win10Pro. Because Win11's a NoGo, I was about to switch to Fedora 42 KDE. Now, however. due to IBM&RedHat-'s overburdening woke&DEI policies, 't was gonna be MX 23 KDE! However, Debian's politicking's a Red Flag. Since Arch's Manjaro's ditto, Linux's becoming a NoGo 4 me as well. Th-us&ere4 I'll go the Win10 IoT E'prise LTSC 21H2 route, which might last me till 2032 (although crucial App/Browser-support probably won't). :_[ hYlkeW>> <<@HasanHeadAbi says : Just go Linux>> <<@manoz6194 says : I'm still on Windows 7 lol>> <<@chuckintexas says : WHY would I _WANT_ to turn my computing over to any company affiliated with an Epstein Alumnus, _especially_ one that's made it CLEAR that "MY" computing is no longer MINE ?? _What_ - We're _supposed_ to pretend there's "nothing there" or that these are meaningless concerns ? Seriously? *_SERIOUSLY_*_ ?!!?_>> <<@dalebenton3354 says : Ive upgraded to Windows 11 about a year ago,Still got the backup of Windows 10 on disk,Also got the whole windows collection as well>> <<@GândaculElias says : after that i will go on linux never 11>> <<@Sgt.Lincoln_Osiris says : Thanks for the video Chris! I'm taking the dual boot route, Zorin OS for online and general use, Tiny 11 for gaming.>> <<@MrJueKa says : At the beginning of this year, 2025, my girlfriend bought a quite powerful 17" gaming laptop with Windows 11 Home. Apart from a few little visual adjustments to the desktop and of course the installation of her required third-party programs, she left the OS as it came preinstalled... and so far, she hasn't had any problems with Windows 11. I`m a so-called "hardcore gamer" and so, I`ve ti switch to Windows 11 because I don`t like anything with Linux when it comes to gaming and playing my favorite games all based only on Windows.>> <<@nevco8774 says : Actually Windows 10 64 bit LTSC iso file is available on the site Internet Archive. Is better to use 2021 version 21H2 allowing official Microsoft support until 2031. With tweaking of register from Windows by using RegEdit with administrator account making the system think it is already LTSC that Windows can be installed without losing files, data, pictures, installed software or drivers. Use tutorials on YouTube. As one YouTuber said Google is your friend how to activate your license. Bon chance ! Good news - the system will get security updates without interrupting with feature updates.>> <<@hasanagera says : It's more like doing inspection on the car rather than no seatbelt.>> <<@derekfoulk4692 says : In the past you couldn’t upgrade to the latest windows release due to ACTUAL system limitations like ram, and CPU requirements. Honestly screw Microsoft, hopefully they go bankrupt soon as more people are moving towards alternatives like Linux, Cloud Computing and Mobile OSs.>> <<@YourFriendlyGeorge says : Well, i will help some people with this issue caused by microsoft's problems, and i will instal linux to their laptops/desktops, even if using a terminal might be hard for them.>> <<@maarissrsc says : There is another option that will cost , but at least you save same money. Buy new motherboard, cpu and ram, but use old ssd, gpu, case and psu. Still thinking to switch to linux or buy a half new pc.>> <<@SushiOringiri says : rip windows 10 i still use it cause my computer doesnt support windows 11 :/>> <<@franklategano1915 says : Bill Gates should be prosecuted for extortion. What a criminal way to boost Windows 11 sales, which most people hate anyway. Not to mention the environmental impact of millions of computers in landfills.>> <<@MrEoxs says : nowadays Virtualbox has a terrible performance virtualizing anything inaisw widows, you should try vmware ;)>> <<@chickengoatfish says : can we dual boot alongside chromeOS flex ? It needs the entire disk ??>> <<@harleycooper8595 says : I think multiple industries are going flush …or in a crap direction …w11 is modern and absolutely garbage 🗑️ and there is nothing you could say to persuade me otherwise ….xp,7,10 were amazing…w11 was a abomination looking like a iPhone 📱 (nothing against iPhone I own one but yea) I think a lot nowadays is going flush people are trying to be “woke” (it’s effecting movie quality what can and can’t be released it’s effecting people and it effects everything) remove physical media left and right be it gaming….dvds/movies in general some companies have now stopped making blu ray players already ….all because of subscription services/greed …good for their pocket and bad for you (you will own nothing and be happy) will never own any of those movies unless you capture them somehow…or somebody else does and torrents them…people tout its for environment ..if you cared that much you wouldn’t use the phones we are on…you wouldn’t drive a car or take transport in a car you wouldn’t use anything that requires petrol …you get my gist …they want everybody to be a robot ….yes sir no sir how high ok yes I will work the job of 10 people even though I can’t …we are not robots we are humans …I think in modern life we have taken 1 step forward but are now at the stage of taking 10 back…so my advice is get what you can while you can while the getting is good ….because once we fully pass the threshold I doubt we are going back unless everybody kicks up a huge stink and demands it …welcome to hell guys we are almost there 😈💵💰💸🤑>> <<@MrAether-2004 says : I had a hp prodesk 600 g2 and I used the Rufus way for getting windows 11 and it ran pretty well especially for a processor from 2015>> <<@christianvitroler5289 says : The requirement of an MS account for ESD is mentioned explicitly mentioned on the MS site. An absolute NoGo for me and certainly many others. By the way, you can waive the 30 USD if you give all your data to MS via a OneDrive backup. How nice is that? Land of the free, eh?>> <<@iainb1577 says : I will never buy another windows pc.>> <<@voyager33mw says : I have a gaming laptop from 2016 that I still use on the go. I took out the Windows drive, put in a fresh drive, and installed Linux Mint. If for some reason I need to use Windows, it's just an easy NVME swap.>> <<@Stiggy767 says : Having looked at this recently, I feel Chrome OS Flex would be a great option. Your video using Linux apps on Chrome Flex OS was great.>>