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RAM and SSD prices are still climbing—here’s our best advice for PC builders (arstechnica.com)
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I went to a pc building shop and the price of 64 RAM DDR5 was over $1000. I could have built an entire PC with that price a year ago.

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[–] Stefan_S_from_H@discuss.tchncs.de 18 points 11 hours ago (4 children)

I waited too long to buy a new PC. I thought the later, the better. And now this.

Well, Windows 10 support runs until October 2026.

[–] Sludge@sh.itjust.works 38 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

The sirens of Linux call to you in the meantime.

[–] Stefan_S_from_H@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 10 hours ago (2 children)

Yes, 30 years ago.

[–] Sludge@sh.itjust.works 15 points 10 hours ago

Long time user, first time caller.

[–] toothpaste_sandwich@thebrainbin.org 0 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

What... what does that mean?

[–] Stefan_S_from_H@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 10 hours ago

S.u.S.E. Linux April 1995.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 3 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

I thought the later, the better

Well, usually that is true.

[–] capuccino@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago) (2 children)

Windows 10 ltsc?

[–] tal@lemmy.today 3 points 5 hours ago* (last edited 5 hours ago)

I assume this:

https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-offers-free-windows-10-extended-security-update-options-as-eos-nears/

The tech giant previously announced that users can pay for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates to get patches for another year, but this week it revealed additional enrollment options, including free alternatives for individual users.

Specifically, consumers can pay roughly $30 per PC (depending on location) to enroll in the ESU program and receive security updates for one year after Windows 10 reaches EOS.

If they don’t want to spend money, they can simply start using Windows Backup to sync their settings to the cloud. It’s worth noting that Microsoft recommends Windows Backup for backing up files and settings before switching to Windows 11. 

Another ESU option that does not involve spending actual money is to enroll for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points, which users earn for engaging with Microsoft products and services, such as Bing, Xbox and Microsoft Store. 

“ESU coverage for personal devices runs from Oct. 15, 2025, through Oct. 13, 2026,” Microsoft’s Yusuf Mehdi explained.

So you can get one extra year, but you need to tie the PC's Administrator account to a Microsoft account, and either need to pay a $30 subscription fee, spend their Microsoft Rewards points, or set the PC to sync to their cloud service.

[–] Stefan_S_from_H@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 7 hours ago

The normal Windows 10. ESU in the European Economic Area (EEA).

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

if you can't switch to linux, upgrade windows to LTSC. massgrave.dev is your friend, they have installers and an activator, maybe it can even change the windows type without reinstall.

and then start planning your transition to linux. don't overthink it, just what you need, and what files you need over there, especially before deleting windows. fedora kde edition is a good starter distro, you shouldn't need to tinker it if you don't want

[–] Stefan_S_from_H@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Yeah, this will make RAM prices cheaper. For sure.

[–] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 55 minutes ago

well, not the main topic, but no need to be hostile, the last sentence made me think this is another problem to you