They are too slow to use and new software cannot be installed on them. There’s more to life than the computer you use.īut the planned obsolescence means that people needlessly throw away old Macs and Windows machines. It’s foolish to stick to either of these operating systems. I consider myself a Windows power user.īeware of fanboyhood. And I love how fast my Windows 10 machine operates, and I’ve used Windows since I was seven years old. I love the care taken to enhance the usability of my Mac. Many users have complained that El Capitan and Sierra drain more resources after they have upgraded their Mac’s operating systems. The new MacBook Pros are slower than many machines that are a third of the price. Microsoft’s goal to have a universal OS across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices has encouraged them to cater to machines with lower specs.īut I’m not sure if Apple has that same goal.

Windows 10 has been better on this front. Apps get more complex as they adapt to the demands for more user-friendly features. The Windows and macOS operating systems make systems run slower over time. Note that if you do not enjoy tinkering, desktop Linux might not be the best operating system for you. Never used Linux? It’s a lot of fun, as long as you’re willing to learn and to tinker. Got an old computer that is too slow to run Windows? Don’t throw it away or sell it. By Jonathan Baldie How installing Arch Linux brought my old laptop back to life

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