Microsoft wants 2025 to be the "year of the Windows 11 PC refresh." They want up to 400 million perfectly good computers running Windows 10 to become e-waste. Why? So Microsoft can have their cake ($140-$200 for a Windows 11 license) and eat it (your data) too It's time to switch sides, and break away from this cycle of endless upgrades. Our new guide walks you through installing a Linux-based operating system—keeping your computer secure long after Microsoft walks away

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How to Install Linux on a Windows PC

Follow this guide to replace Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11 with a modern Linux operating system on a desktop or laptop PC. Linux isn'...

“Upgrade season” is really just “marketing season.” Your phone isn’t outdated—it’s just tired. With a little repair, it can feel brand new again. All you need is the right part, the right tool, and a step-by-step guide. Skip the upgrade, repair instead, and make the greenest choice possible. — #iFixit #SkipTheUpgrade #RighttoRepair

Before you pre-order a new Apple device, consider repairing your current one. You can make it feel like new, save money, and keep another device from becoming e-waste. #AppleEvent #RighttoRepair

"Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - Steve Jobs Lets see if they designed all these new products to be repairable 👀 #AppleEvent

Imagine a future where you can always swap out broken parts instead of throwing the whole thing out. That's the future we want—and we're fighting for it.

You buy a new iPhone and your wallet cries. You wake up in your bed and believe that you have to buy a new phone every year. Or, you take the repair pill and you stay on iFixit.com and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. #Matrix #redpillbluepill #iFixit #repair

Learning to solder can help you fix your stuff and take on new DIY projects, but it can seem a little scary. Here are five tips to help stay safe around that hot stick! 🧵 — #iFixit #Repair #Soldering