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I used the Windows Media Creation Tool from the OP’s post and installed on a spare, older computer just to see if it would work. It did, but was not activated. Then i wiped that clean and loaded an old copy of Win 7 that I had a product key for. I then booted to the Win 10 USB and started that install again. It asked for a product key and I put in the Win 7 one. It apparently liked it cause it continued with the install. I did choose a new install and not to upgrade from an older version. When the install was complete, it said Win 10 was activated. So apparently, the free Win 10 offer from months ago is still in effect, if not officially. I guess instead of first loading Win 7, maybe I could have just tried putting in the Win 7 product key during my first Win 10 install. Who knows if that is sufficient. Thanks, OP.

The free Win 10 is still working as of now. I just redid my laptop by re-partitioning and formatting my hard drive. I then loaded Win 10 using the custom (clean install) option and chose “I do not have a product key” at the prompt. When it finished the install, Win 10 was shown as activated.

This hack apparently works with other paywall sites too. Interesting.

Wasn’t even aware that AOL was still in business. What are they marketing now? Buggy Whips?

Best way to try Linux is boot it from a USB stick. It won’t affect your current OS. If you don’t like it, pull it out and restart to your current OS. I suggest Linux Mint to try.

I ordered 4 General Altimax RT43 tires (highly recommended by Consumer Reports) from Discount Tire Direct for $266 shipped and a $75 Visa card. Had all 4 installed and balanced for $60. Considering I did not have to pay any sales taxes, no local dealer could come anywhere near this price.

Some phones can’t see channels above 13. I had the same problem when the router was set on auto channel. Sometimes the phone would connect, other times not. Finally changed to manual channel select, chose channel 11 and everything’s been fine since.

FYI, most libraries have free digital versions of magazines these days through the RBdigital app. https://www.rbdigital.com/

@ctgolfer
People still use this? …and the reason is, what again?

i wear a mask when necessary, grocery store, etc. But I’m not gonna sit watching a movie for two + hours wearing a mask. I’ll pass.