Best PC optimiser?

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

jimbo45 said:
I'm probably one of the most bigoted Linux advocate on these Forums --but at least I hope I propose solutions on both Windows and Linux.

I've also used Windows for years (although not with a smidgen of the expertise of a load of users here).

Although I can say one thing in common with most "Geeks" - that tinkering around with the OS whatever it is on the whole unless you have good knowledge of how the whole kybosh works is better left to "the Default" options.

Linux does have a major advantage over Windows on software if you are competant to do it --in that the source code for a load of apps is generally available so whatever distro you use then a compilation for your individual system is possible.

This isn't even remotely possible or even desirable for Windows given the sheer variety of hardware and the different subset and skill set of users.

Windows unlike any other OS in history has brought cheap reasonably safe computing to the masses -- who can be against that.

99.9999% of Windows users won't in general have driver problems when updating or installing systems -- in fact probably around 85% of Windows users will never have installed / updated their OS or even security updates for years - and given these stats surely it shows that Windows is a lot more robust and "User friendly" than typical complainers that "Ms is the Evil empire" etc.

Anyway from "A Linux bigot" saying that Windows isn't nearly as bad as a lot who like to say anything corporate is horrible should say something.

I'm not saying that I will be using Windows as my regular day time OS any time soon -- but I'm a lot more optimistic in how the later builds work and the trial free versions of Windows 2022 server show also that Windows server versions can be also fast and efficient.

(Still one major gripe though - any Linux just runs Networking straight OOTB. Windows networking still after all these years needs the skill of Gandalf the Wizard at times to get it all to work across networks with all sorts of mixed non windows devices).

Cheers
jimbo

With all that in mind, I can understand why millions of people opt for the Apple. Nothing to tinker with, everything made by one company, it just works. It's a shame it is all way overpriced.

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

Whenever I have wifi issues,I look at my Android phone. Nine times out of ten it's OK so I know the modem/router/internet is OK. But, of course, Android is Linux.

If I have a weird hardware problem, I sometimes boot from a USB of Ubuntu and quickly find all my hardware is working.

jimbo45 · Nov 27, 2022

sydh said:
With all that in mind, I can understand why millions of people opt for the Apple. Nothing to tinker with, everything made by one company, it just works. It's a shame it is all way overpriced.

My bank account -- although not sufferring like a load in Europe currently still doesn't run to being able to afford "Crapple" devices.

Cheers
jimbo

fixer · Nov 27, 2022

sydh said:
How do I do that?

Right click Start > Device Manager > Network Adapters > Right click wireless adapter > Disable

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

Apple has such contempt for its customers that it steals energy from the battery of its laptops to illuminate the logo. I had an iBook once and the only useful software that was affordable was a Windows emulator! The best office suite for Mac is MS Office!

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

fixer said:
Right click Start > Device Manager > Network Adapters > Right click wireless adapter > Disable

I have several choices. See attachment.

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

Use Control Panel...Network Connections... right-click...disable.

fixer · Nov 27, 2022

Useless screen shot - fifth down maybe what you want. Expand each item as you go.

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

fixer said:
Useless screen shot - fifth down maybe what you want. Expand each item as you go.

Just uninstalled one of the disk drivers and rebooted and it is back again. Is that normal? I thought I would have to reinstall the driver.

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

That's normal.

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

fixer said:
Useless screen shot - fifth down maybe what you want. Expand each item as you go.

You talking to me?

fixer · Nov 27, 2022

To the OP

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

kelper said:
That's normal.

Running out of time. I will try the other disks later.

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

fixer said:
To the OP

Conflicting info. Which do I click to disable wifi?

fixer · Nov 27, 2022

I'm getting confused - thought you were wanting to disable the network adapter

kelper · Nov 27, 2022

sydh said:
Conflicting info. Which do I click to disable wifi?

My method or the Realtek device in your screenshot. Same thing in the end.

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

fixer said:
I'm getting confused - thought you were wanting to disable the network adapter

Kelper suggested disabling network card.

sydh · Nov 27, 2022

kelper said:
My method or the Realtek device in your screenshot. Same thing in the end.

Ok. Got it. I will reinstall all the disk drives and after reboot, I will disable network and then try 22H2 again. One question though. I am installing from ISO but doesnt 22H2 require the network? It always states it is updating.