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    get new computers or ???

    DH and I have had Mac Mini desktops for years and prefer them over other options. The ones we are using now are 2014 refurbs that serve us well but can no longer accept OS updates. Because of that, browsers we use may not be secure after next month. Current Mac Mini basic models are $499 so we are thinking about just getting new ones. DH however wants to spend hours figuring out work-arounds for the ones we have now and I would like to do the simple thing (get new ones) and move on with life. Thoughts?

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    New one. Don’t waste your time.

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    Oh Lord. Get new ones. or, get a new one for yourself and let your DH waisted his own time on his own computer.

    but if his computer is open to hacking of any financial accounts that are yours, put your foot down and say no. We’re getting new machines.

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    Agreed with Bae. New one. Don’t waste your time. Someone just posted on FB asking about how to resurrect a 10 year old Windows laptop. They have the money, just are being cheap.

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    I've nursed along old computers and the work arounds mostly just delay the inevitable.
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    let your DH waisted his own time on his own computer.
    That's exactly what I told him. I do all the finances (but that's another rant) so I am getting a new one.

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    Unless you are willing to put the time in to learning Linux which can extend the life of a machine, get new.

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    I bought a new one with my education discount plus got an Apple $100 gift card. Yea!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by pinkytoe View Post
    I bought a new one with my education discount plus got an Apple $100 gift card. Yea!!
    Good decision!! The lifespan of computers is shorter than a house fly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pinkytoe View Post
    I bought a new one with my education discount plus got an Apple $100 gift card. Yea!!
    Nice!

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