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		imtringued on Nov 16, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Reasons to prefer Linux over Windows (2014) Unfortunately I always got my windows updates as soon as possible which meant lots of bricked systems because Microsoft doesn't test their updates.

hackerfromthefu on Nov 16, 2020 | [–]

Maybe try to defer them for a week?

I do that, and have had no issues in the Windows 10 timeframe across 3-4 Win 10 OSes, one on canary, err Windows Insider (slow ring).

duxup on Nov 16, 2020 | [–]

Generally I install as soon as I get a notice, never had that issue.

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