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Tetrachloride

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1. It is likely that your computer meets reasonable speed

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Tue Sep 27, 2022, 04:47 PM

Sep 2022

First, I suggest a “census” of what you use your computer for, aside from the usual browsing ?

1. Specialized software ?
2. Heavy duty games ?

Second, before installing, do a backup of all documents or even better, clone your computer to an external drive.

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It is likely that your computer meets reasonable speed Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #1

A little specialized sw cilla4progress Sep 2022 #2

No idea personally. Hopefully someone can advise Tetrachloride Sep 2022 #3

The only reason I wouldn't do it is that you're too busy to deal with a learning curve Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2022 #4

Thanks, Hugh. cilla4progress Sep 2022 #5

I find the interface to be a bit more intrusive slightlv Sep 2022 #6

We sound much alike :) And that's all great advice. Hugh_Lebowski Sep 2022 #7