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Comment The upgrade scam (Score 2) 114

Microsoft releases new versions of Windows for the fine upgrade fees. There aren't any important new features and, in fact, they've damaged the UI again for no apparent reason. However, you must be persuaded to hand them money.

Other companies love this, for now they can insist that you also upgrade their products. There aren't any important new features but, they've got the pliers on your jiggly bits.

My Xerox printer stopped working as of Windows 11, because the company had put a version check in their drivers, and didn't release updated drivers. I presume they expected me to buy a new Xerox printer. I have been quite pleased with my Canon color laser.

Comment America doesn't have pennies. (Score 1) 44

Pennies are British. America has cents, or will until 2026, when they're scheduled to be discontinued. We'll have to see if that actually flies.

I see that we are told how fast the drives that are faster than these are but, not how fast these are. Brilliant!

Anyway, I'm sure we all look forward to having drives that can be inserted nasally.

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