Looking at the used market where I live, quite a large number of laptops are already sold with Windows 11 installed even when officially unsuported. Activated with MAS as well, probably.

I believe they use 64 bit time even on 32 bit systems

I would imagine that any new issues are due to the soldering, but I can’t say for sure. (unless the button is on the removable back)

these GPS units are still quite good, as constant tracking on a smartphone consumes quite a bit of power, while these devices can run on few AA batteries for 15-30 hours.

it’s probably the corrosion, which needs to be neutralized first. Even then it’s possible that the metal in the port had been “eaten”.

Get it to boot, go into settings and change USB or “interface” mode to Garmin spanner, it won’t autoboot into USB mode but will ask you if you want USB mode when you turn it on.

On some garmins those batteries are rechargable, though I don’t know when they recharge. Either in USB mode or when you use external power though USB (if it supports it, either by using a garmin car GPS cable or clicking no at the USB screen when you change mode to garmin spanner). The battery is used for clock, perhaps the GPS almanac too but I’m not so sure about the latter.

Also, you should test your USB port, it’s probably dirty or broken and that’s why GPS thinks something is plugged in. Try measuring resistance between USB data pins.

edit - you can try neutralizing the corrosion too

when is it getting a new UI? hopefully the blender 2.8 moment will come soon for FreeCAD.

nothing worthwhile, as it’s not allowed (for a good reason)

Seems like 5G has finished the trickle down to budget phones. And it seemed so far away just a few years ago…

Many people advise to just quit it anyways and if your family actually cares about you, they’ll switch. Works as a great relatives filter too.