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I would have to disagree. Since Windows 11 rolled out, calls from family have increased. This is not the usual "where is my printer", but basic stuff: "where are my files", "why can't i find the backup drive", "where is my computer", followed by "why do they change stuff".

Microsoft seems to insist on alienating a whole generation of computer users. I expect that this next Christmas I'll be doing a lot of Vista or 7 installations.

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You would go back to an old vulnerability infested OS that nobody builds for anymore instead of dealing with a UI change every few years? I have elderly parents on windows 11 and they've been fine, as long as the browser works, outlook loads, and they can scan and print (and tbh a Chromebook may be even better for non techy folks)

> You would go back to an old vulnerability infested OS that nobody builds for anymore instead of dealing with a UI change every few years?

Not OP, but yes. I'd rather my computer be old and vulnerable than hostile.

> and tbh a Chromebook may be even better for non techy folks

well there you go.

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