[AccessD] Windows11 pro

Mon Mar 11 07:50:51 CDT 2024

Windows version market share
<https://gs.statcounter.com/os-version-market-share/windows/desktop/worldwide/>

Windows 10 still has 67% windows market share.  Including my very important
two laptops and one desktop.

On Mon, Mar 11, 2024 at 8:11 AM James Button via AccessD <
accessd at databaseadvisors.com> wrote:

> Custom PC -
>
> I am still looking for a win-11 system to last at least 5 years of MS
> updates.
> Considering the way 10 went -
> 2GB @ start, now needing more than 8B RAM,
> and 32GB storage OK for apps too, to wanting over 64, OK, nearly 100GB for
> Windows(to do a major version update)
> 32 OS,
> 16GB Hiber,
> 16GB  Pagefile ( visual Studio Office, Email & EDGE)
> 32GB for new version creation, and backout from the update files  (now
> windows will "reserve" that space )
> 6GB for new version update files ISO.
>
> Options
> Large case, spread out modules, plug-in's lots of fans and extra slots -
> Small "compact" device @ half the price  limited upgrade space - probably
> needing extra external cooling fan -
>  Assume the savings will allow replacement (OK an additional system, with
> old one being a Backup device) ) in a couple of years
>
>
> Maybe a raid pair "OK" SSD's for your Apps and data
> Separating OS from the Apps, and from your data can allow backups to be
> split to be @ different intervals & smaller image sets so faster to take
> and upload
>
> And a pair of very good SSD's  for the  OS, and other files.
> Remember pagefile use will hammer the cells and vastly reduce their life.
> Maybe get enough RAM to not need a pagefile, or use as a virtual drive for
> at least the majority of the pagefie space
>
> And - RAM, consider the electricity saved using low power CPU and RAM -
> and the display(s) !
>
> Less electricity cost using them as heating.
> So less power to fans to move the heat from the case
> Less power to move the heat from the system location.
>
> Not sure about low power SSD reliability/life vs cost !
>
>
> Try finding a reasonably priced USB-c hub to give you extra USB-c port
> sockets - I haven't managed !
>
>
> So - at least 3 USB-c sockets @ 3.2, preferably at least 1 to be 3.2x2, or
> lightening rated
> Multiple displays - maybe just 3 ?
> the main "boot" one, and 2 larger ones to ease the eyes and for large
> worksheets etc.
>
> Also some 3.2 sockets for backup drives.
>
> and maybe micro SD for ongoing through the day worked on file backups
> I have a script on the removable storage that copies "Stuff" updated since
> the last copy to the device -
> But just from selected folders - include an extra folder for ad-hoc files
> -
> manual copy to that folder while working means it will be included in the
> external device backup.
> You can even have that script initiated by a timed task -
>
> message on screen if the backup device is not found, and a message if the
> device is already full, or is full after the backup script.
>
> If you have nothing better -
> Use Robocopy with long long filenames allowed -
>
>
> Some converters from A to c and c to A
> And maybe c to HDMI for TV as a display
>
> Printer - Mono for low cost O/P, quality colour for good pictures.
>
> Wi-Fi 6 ?
> Wired comms 1Gb ?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AccessD <accessd-bounces+jamesbutton=
> blueyonder.co.uk at databaseadvisors.com> On Behalf Of Bill Benson
> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 11:38 PM
> To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving <
> accessd at databaseadvisors.com>
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] Windows11 pro
>
> JC thanks for posting that link, I have bookmarked it!!! I think it is
> funny that the author indicates I am safer doing things myself, that
> warrants a big BWAHAHAHAHA.
>
> And Stuart, I have already added 2 Win 11 and one Win 10 to my cart, I am
> currently in the process of building a totally new system.
>
> I went into the store (who builds custom PCs) thinking I knew what I wanted
> - but the owner talked me out of some things and into others. I told him to
> just design something and I would consider it. I intend to bring his
> recommendations to my friends and on Win-HOME list to see if his
> suggestions pan out.
>
> What I thought would be ideal is a super amazing fast fully loaded system
> with 4 hard drives; I would RAID each pair, so let's call this 2 "drives" -
> one for personal use and one for client dev work. The client dev "drive"
> (RAID pair) I can partition into as many separate OS's and make each
> bootable and encrypted.
> I will be backing up by partition, and when starting new client projects,
> restoring from a base image that has all the dev tools I need; perform
> windows updates, and commence development. When that client's project is
> complete, take a backup of that partition, store it for future support;
> then when starting next client, go back to the base image, load any more
> tools I may have discovered that I cannot develop without, perform Windows
> updates, take that as my new base image; and start in on that project.
>
> To me this ought to work great. I may invest in NAS to try to automate some
> of the backups; that was recommended by the custom build guy who also said
> I ought to get a server and but I said no thanks (why would a one man dev
> team need a server? Seriously, I am open to input... but he did not
> convince me.)
>
> I had almost bought a DELL OPTIPLEX with two large HDs which I would RAID 1
> then split into lots of partitions for same effect described above. But
> DELL said it would void the warranty. Good-bye DELL!!!
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 12:20 PM John Colby <jwcolby at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > well maybe they have seen the light?
> >
> > https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-remove-annoying-ads-from-windows-11
> >
> > On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 11:36 AM Susan Harkins <ssharkins at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I don't see anymore ads on 11 than I did on 10. Windows 11 is easy to
> > > adjust to -- I've noticed almost no difference, no bugs, no issues.
> > >
> > > Susan H.
> > >
> > >
> > > My current desk topper, a Hewlett-Packard Packard, all in one, Three
> > years
> > > old came with Windows 10. And is nagging me to upgrade to 11 which I’ve
> > > been stalling on hoping to get some feedback from you all. But there’s
> > > apparently no charge for this upgrade.
> > >
> > > r
> > >
> > >
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