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The software maker will use the Recommended section of the Start menu, which usually shows file recommendations, to suggest apps from the Microsoft Store.

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[-] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago

Granny doesn't need a PC anymore. That's what's hurting Microsoft more than anything and why they're desperate to generate more Windows revenue.

Smartphones and tablets have eliminated the need for 3 PCs per household. Linux is growing in market share, but that has more to do with the number of new Windows machines decreasing than a massive growth in Linux.

[-] Tankton@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago

put my parents on a auto update and locked down Ubuntu after having to repair their malware ridden laptop for the thousands time. Haven't heard a complaint in 2 years now, all they do is login and click the Firefox logo anyway.

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