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Keep your Older Computers for Longer

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Install Linux and keep maintaining your computer.

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I may have to replace my old Mac with OS 10.13 simply because most web browsers won't update unless a newer operating system is installed.

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[–] Kazumara@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I use one of two strategies depending on what I still have the hardware for:

  • Install a supported OS.
  • Don't connect it to the internet anymore.