Win 10 to Win 11
Nov 14, 2022 07:25:46 #
markinvictoria
Loc: Victoria TX
My old Windows 10 computer was dying a slow death...so when replacing it I made sure it had the latest Windows 11 and ssd etc.. Some things worked great like my GoPro video started playing like it should and my Spyder5 Express started working again. But then I found out my Canon all in one printer wasn't compatible. Finally found some old driver would do basic printing but none of the cool things it used to do like printing on cd/dvd. Also the Nikon software that I used to cull images wasn't supported. Maybe if I would have bought a new printer and monitor it would have been a smoother transition...maybe not?? Slowly but surely figuring it all out.
Nov 14, 2022 07:54:28 #
One reason not to upgrade is that there are no Windows 11 drivers for some older printers and other peripherals. I had that problem when I upgraded to Windows 10. A perfectly good printer wouldn’t work anymore because the manufacturer didn’t provide a Windows 10 driver.
Nov 14, 2022 08:22:40 #
trinhqthuan
Loc: gaithersburg
jlg1000 wrote:
None. Zero. Nada.
It's *exactly* the same OS with slightly different desktop.
Win 11 was to be a free GUI upgrade intended for Win 10, but later Microsoft decided to partner with Intel to enforce the upgrade of the microprocessors to 8th gen.
It's *exactly* the same OS with slightly different desktop.
Win 11 was to be a free GUI upgrade intended for Win 10, but later Microsoft decided to partner with Intel to enforce the upgrade of the microprocessors to 8th gen.
They want us to buy new PC with W11. All my home and work computers cannot upgrade to W11 (for free).Nov 14, 2022 08:42:33 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
johngeyer wrote:
Is there any reason for a photographer to "upgrade" from Win 10 to Win 11?
I would say there is no reason to upgrade your operating system. On the other hand if you upgrade to a new computer with better performance you may find enhanced performance. I never upgrade old computers that are working fine.
Nov 14, 2022 08:54:36 #
TriX wrote:
My understanding is that Windows 10 is supported until 2024.
The issue with XP is that it doesn’t support some specific protocols to access https sites with any of the available browsers (even backdated versions). You may find that it will successfully load an http site IF you can find any still up.
The issue with XP is that it doesn’t support some specific protocols to access https sites with any of the available browsers (even backdated versions). You may find that it will successfully load an http site IF you can find any still up.
Yup.
THAT's why, besides being simpler to code, I primarily use HTML for my site, with some simple PHP, JS, and CSS thrown in for effect and operation. (It works on my phone very similar to the computer.)
K.I.S.S.
(Especially for me.....
)Nov 14, 2022 09:22:11 #
johngeyer wrote:
Is there any reason for a photographer to "upgrade" from Win 10 to Win 11?
I just did and my answer is no.
Nov 14, 2022 09:26:54 #
Schoee
Loc: Europe
johngeyer wrote:
Thought there might be some updates to things lacking like being able to view psd thumbnails or NEF files without having to install 3rd party software. As far as I can see there is no reason to "upgrade" even though it is free. If it was faster....maybe....but I see alot of "upgraders" with issues that don't justify the benefits. Must be some reason like Gates buying up as much farm land as he can!
You don't need 3rd party sw for NEF files
Nov 14, 2022 09:30:45 #
Wanderer2
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
johngeyer wrote:
Is there any reason for a photographer to "upgrade" from Win 10 to Win 11?
According to Microsoft Win 11 has better security. Don't know if this is true or not.
Nov 14, 2022 09:33:59 #
Wanderer2 wrote:
According to Microsoft Win 11 has better security. Don't know if this is true or not.
I can't see a difference so there is no change.
Nov 14, 2022 09:44:25 #
johngeyer wrote:
Is there any reason for a photographer to "upgrade" from Win 10 to Win 11?
Win 11 will not run on any PC that is older than two or three years. So your question might be should you buy a new computer. For Photography your question issue be to upgrade your PP software.
Nov 14, 2022 09:48:21 #
Thx I was looking for a reason why I should upgrade motherboard with plug-in security chip...And like you I see no benefit. Big change is your can use Android apps. WOW
Nov 14, 2022 10:06:25 #
Nov 14, 2022 10:31:49 #
dglueck wrote:
I liked Windows 10 so much I went out and bought a MacBook.
Why'd you settle for a downgrade?
Nov 14, 2022 11:00:09 #
johngeyer wrote:
Is there any reason for a photographer to "upgrade" from Win 10 to Win 11?
From my prsonal experience having gone the route of Win 10 to Win 11 and back to Win 10 I can't readily think of any good reason to relearn Windows for the sake of, maybe, a few nice to have features.
bwa
Nov 14, 2022 11:03:36 #
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