It's my gaming rig computer...which granted I've used to acquire a LOT of things in the high seas. My general question is more if upgrading is necessary to actually keep things running or not.
If you're asking about pure compatibility, your computer will keep running on Windows 10 and the architecture differences are minimal so it's very likely that it will continue working for quite a long time. There are some things that probably won't be backported, and some of those things might be gaming-related like the latest graphics APIs. But generally manufacturers aren't incentivized to exclude customers on old OS versions if it's not strictly necessary. I doubt you'll run into problems very quickly. But especially if you're sailing the high seas... you want those security patches.
Does your computer support TPM 2.0? If not, you won't be able to upgrade anyway unless you have a BIOS update that lets you enable it.
Have you run the compatibility checker to see what needs upgrading in your machine to get it to run 11? All I had to do was buy and install was a Ryzen 5600x, $170 at the time. I think they're cheaper now. I did upgrade my GPU at the same time, but that was because the old one wouldn't run the latest Monster Hunter, not Windows 11 compatibility. And I did it myself. If I can do it, I'm sure a raccoon of above average intelligence could do it better than me. That's how low I rate my own tech skills.
Yea that is what really pisses me off about windows 11, TPM 2.0. I can't remember what board i have but i run a 9600k. Which is a little older but more then capable to run everything i need, but because windows says i need tpm 2.0 i can't upgrade. I was reading an article earlier that said this is the single largest land file event, approximately 500million other wise good PC are going to be come junk if people want to upgrade.
BIOS runs from your motherboard, not your processor. Your BIOS boot utility should have a way to flash it (update it). Assuming youve bought your board in the last few years, you should be ok. Microsoft has a utility to check for compatibility. It's a shit process, but not terrible to navigate. Some motherboards even come with a special slot for BIOS flashing. It's more of a gimmick than anything, but it's there.
I pretty I did a full rebuild and overhaul when I bought my 3090 back a few years now so it's running an I9-10900k and the best mobo Microcenter had for that chip so I doubt the compatibility is an issue. I just don't want to lose my shit in my PC due to MS being unwashed ass about this shit.
@doomrider7 It sounds like you're just being obstinate. I highly doubt your few-year-old i9 setup is incompatible, and you haven't given any indication that it is. Just fucking upgrade, dude. Tech moves on. Windows 10 was released a decade ago. Windows 11 is fine. I have a beef with Microsoft trashing old computers thanks to the TPM change, because it's not really necessary, but other than that it's perfectly reasonable for them to say that a decade-old OS is no longer supported. Or don't upgrade, but when it turns out every password you've ever used is compromised by whatever game installer you downloaded from The Pirate Bay, I'm going to post a Nelson "Ha-Ha" meme.
It's more the complete and total bullshit that MS peddled about 10 being their last OS and this very much feeling like a case of forced obsolence and with the always on AI keylog stuff and the stuff about adware and no ability to turn it off makes it very dubious and unappealing. Edit: I probably WILL upgrade, but will need to do some backups of things so as to not lose them.
Has anyone here by chance ever had LED string lights repaired? My wife wanted these Balsam Hill Outdoor Cluster LED Light Trees and sure enough, they lasted 2 seasons and died. The bulbs aren't individually replaceable and I'm at a loss how to fix them. Before I toss them in the trash I wanted to see if anyone had repair suggestions. The only thing I can think of is seeing if any of the electrical repair shops near are willing to try fixing them.
Is there a fuse anywhere on the lighting at all? The strands of lights usually come with a couple of extra fuses and somewhere, near the plug usually, is a compartment that slides open. Not sure that’s much help but it’s what immediately came to mind.
Fuses are still good. The lights are not individually replaceable. My fear is once one light goes out, the entire string is dead. As far as the warranty, we are past the 3yr...by a year.
I was sick of the newer LED lights on the tree, I looked at a similar company that made the little ones like we used to have. "A fortune" is right, we stuck to the LED. The only other thing I can think of is if there is a "master bulb" like some LED lighting comes with. But if the bulbs aren't replaceable, then probably not.
Now you’ve reminded me that some light sets have a master bulb, usually one of the first ones in the string. It’s usually clear, sometimes with a red band around the base. You can pull this and replace it with a bulb that will make all of the lights blink. I have no idea if LED have such a thing but it can’t hurt to check.