Windows Is BROKEN. 240 Million PCs Are Now E-Waste.

Microsoft engineered Windows releases with deliberate flaws to force hardware upgrades and maximize sales, turning 240 million functional PCs into e-waste.

• NT code foundation — Started at 5.6 million lines in 1993 and ballooned to 50 million by Windows 11, creating constant glitches on a 40-year-old base [00:33].

• Windows Me release — Shipped as a rushed stopgap in 2000 to extract final revenue from aging 98 hardware before XP arrived 13 months later [03:40].

• Vista Capable label — Microsoft knew underpowered Intel PCs would only run basic tasks like email yet certified them anyway to aid partner quarterly goals [07:04].

• Windows 8 Metro push — Simplified interface built for casual users and touchscreens, sidelining professional workflows to expand the broader customer base [09:24].

• Windows 11 hardware rules — Strict TPM 2.0 and processor demands instantly blocked 50-55% of existing devices, sending an estimated 240 million PCs to landfills by 2025 [12:20].

• Recall feature design — Took desktop screenshots every few seconds by default and stored them unencrypted to race Apple on AI features [17:59].

• What caused the 240 million PC landfill total from Windows 11 rules?

• Why did Microsoft ship Windows Me despite knowing its instability?