Windows 11 - Do we want it or can we even handle it?

[KT 💣 KλBoƠM]

They say it is local but we already know they seriously encourage you to back up everything to their cloud and in the future there is a good chance that will be the main way.

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[Sandman[SA]]

I can't tell what is worse.  The fact that Microsoft has fallen down the AI cash grab rabbit hole.  Or all the AI generated scare tactics and propaganda.

[KT 💣 KλBoƠM]

I just got this email a week ago but because I rarely check THAT email, I did not see it until now

Stay secure for another year
 

Your Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) protection has been extended

We understand that moving to a new PC can take time. As part of our ongoing commitment to helping customers stay secure during the transition, the Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for personal devices is being provided an additional year. Coverage will now be available through October 12, 2027.

As a current user enrolled in ESU, you will automatically receive an additional year of protection. No action is required on your end, the extension will be automatic.

And here Dave was pushing me to upgrade to 11 using an install he has that he says does not have any of the things we don't want but is still legit Windows 11. However his is Home and not Pro and I want to stick with Pro because it has things that help with my Dyslexia.

[Sandman[SA]]

This has been floating around YouTube for a little while now actually.  But it's at no surprise with the costs of computer parts going out of control for months now.  Specifically, graphics cards, memory and SSD's have more than tripled in cost.  Making a simple PC upgrade unreachable by many.

[KT 💣 KλBoƠM]

This has been floating around YouTube for a little while now actually.  But it's at no surprise with the costs of computer parts going out of control for months now.  Specifically, graphics cards, memory and SSD's have more than tripled in cost.  Making a simple PC upgrade unreachable by many.

Ya I am still running Win10 Pro, but I did grab another free year so I don't have to jump to 11 until next late summer / early fall. But I forget if I got my mom the same extension or not. So that is why I have been thinking about this.

Also, I was watching some tech vids, and I know RAM went up a LOT! I know there are a few factors that have caused the prices to shoot up, but forget the details now. I should have posted right then, but my bowels are affecting my sleep, and I haven't been on as much. I seem to be sleeping more now than ever, and my sleep is ALL OVER THE PLACE! I was surprised by one of the things bringing up prices, though, is just how much is needed for AI to run. I did not even think the whole AI thing had anything to do with the dramatically increasing prices. If anything, here in Canada, I thought perhaps it was because of all the Tariffs Trump has put on us. Seems that isn't as much of the reason. 

The primary driver of the 2026 computer price surge is a global shortage of memory chips (DRAM and NAND flash) caused by AI infrastructure demand.

Computer parts prices rising as AI data centers buy up supply

RAM and SSD costs surge as AI companies lock up 2026 production

https://www.kbtx.com/2026/03/13/computer-parts-prices-rising-ai-data-centers-buy-up-supply/



Also kinda related: Won't this make getting an electric car make costs go up even highter and maybe when everyone drives an electric car instead of gas vehicles, will there be a repeat of power outages like the 3 days one back in 2003/4?