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Soul_of_Wit

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15. Apple supports their hardware for a ridiculously long time

Tue May 5, 2026, 03:52 PM

May 5

I own a Windows 10 gaming rig, and I will use it long past the time it is supported. After October, the only internet connection will be for Steam and safe (non-Windows) software updates. The rest of my hardware (including phones, tablets and streaming box) is Apple.

I will finally update my non-4K Apple TV box (still barely supported by Apple) when the new version finally comes out. I also avoid using Google services as much as possible, since they make me the product. There are free versions of the Office suite. Apple also has free software to read/write Office files. Why pay for subscription-style software?

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Yes, it's why I built mine when I did, and in September. I still came in under Black Friday pricing, which is nuts n/t Cheezoholic May 5 #3

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Yeah Acer was on my list. Initech May 5 #28

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Get something refurbished. LuvLoogie May 5 #11

Thank you I'll check that out BamaRefugee May 5 #26

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