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Why software updates take hours and change almost nothing

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After staring at a spinning loading wheel for a significant portion of your finite lifespan, the machine finally restarts. You eagerly look for vast improvements, only to find the exact same interface, leaving you wondering if the entire process was just an elaborate digital prank.

Why software updates take hours and change almost nothing
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