: Major software and web browsers have largely stopped supporting Windows 8.1, meaning many new apps and services will not run.
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: While it remains a very fast OS with low RAM usage at idle compared to Windows 10 or 11, the lack of modern security outweighs these speed benefits. Windows 8.1 update 1 review : Major software and web browsers have largely