What is the recorded longevity of the 5.7 L hemi v8?

While the average lifespan of a 5.7L Hemi V8 is between 200,000 and 300,000 miles, there are extreme cases of longevity recorded by dedicated owners: 

• 1 Million Miles: The highest recorded mileage for a 5.7L Hemi V8 is 1,015,324 miles (as of early 2023) on a 2004 Ram 1500. The original engine lasted 606,218 miles before being replaced with a long block.
• 500,000+ Miles: Multiple owners have documented reaching the 500,000-mile mark. One notable case is a 2008 Ram 1500 Big Horn that reached 500,000 miles in 2024 with original components.
• High-Mileage Fleet/Work Use: Reports from owners include a 2015 model reaching 720,000 km (~447,000 miles) and a 2012 model with 550,000 km (~341,000 miles). 

Key Factors for Reaching High Mileage

To push a 5.7L Hemi toward these recorded milestones, experts and high-mileage owners emphasize:

• Strict Oil Intervals: Using high-quality full-synthetic oil every 5,000 to 7,500 miles is the most cited factor for protecting lifters and the camshaft.
• Avoiding Excessive Idling: Many Hemi failures, such as the “Hemi Tick,” are attributed to lack of oil pressure at idle, which can wear out roller lifters.
• Spark Plug Maintenance: This engine uses a dual-spark plug setup (16 plugs total) that requires replacement every 30,000 to 40,000 miles to maintain engine health. 

How many miles average does a RAM pickup truck is supposed to deliver?

A well-maintained RAM pickup truck typically delivers between 200,000 and 300,000 miles over its lifespan. For the average driver, this translates to roughly 13 to 20 years of service. The exact mileage you can expect depends heavily on the engine type and how the truck is used:

Average Mileage by Engine Type

• 5.7L HEMI V8: Known for its longevity, often reaching 300,000 miles or more with proper care.
• 3.6L Pentastar V6: Generally exceeds 250,000 miles.
• 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel: These heavy-duty engines are designed for extreme durability and can often surpass 400,000 miles. Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram +4

Factors Influencing Longevity

• Maintenance: Consistent oil changes and routine inspections are the most critical factors in reaching high mileage.
• Usage: Trucks used for daily commuting typically last longer than those used for constant heavy towing or hauling, which places more stress on the drivetrain and suspension.
• Driving Habits: Responsible driving—avoiding aggressive acceleration and braking—can significantly extend a truck’s life.

Maintenance checklist specifically designed to prevent the common “Hemi Tick” at high mileage

To prevent the common “Hemi Tick” in a 5.7L Hemi V8, experts emphasize maintaining high oil pressure and clean internal passages. This “tick” often results from either an exhaust manifold leak (broken studs) or the more serious lifter and camshaft failure caused by oil starvation at the top of the engine. 

High-Mileage Prevention Checklist

What is the so called “Hemi Tick” in the RAM 5.7l?

The “Hemi Tick” is a catch-all term for several different types of ticking or tapping noises common in RAM 5.7L Hemi engines. While some are harmless, others indicate serious mechanical issues. 

1. Exhaust Manifold Leak (Most Common) 

This is often mistaken for a lifter issue. It typically sounds like a loud, sharp tick during a cold start that fades away as the engine warms up. 

• Cause: The cast iron manifolds expand and contract at different rates than the aluminum heads, which frequently causes the rear exhaust manifold bolts to snap.
• Outcome: Once the engine heat causes the metal to expand, the gap often reseals itself, silencing the noise. 

2. Camshaft and Roller Lifter Failure (The “True” Hemi Tick) 

This is a more serious mechanical failure that sounds like a rhythmic, metallic “pinging” or tapping, most noticeable when the engine is at operating temperature and idling. 

• Cause: Needle bearings inside the roller lifters seize up, preventing the roller from spinning. This causes the lifter to “skid” across the camshaft lobe rather than rolling, eventually flattening the lobe.
• Outcome: If ignored, this lead to engine misfires (often P0300–P0308 codes) and requires an expensive replacement of both the lifters and the camshaft. 

3. Normal Operating Noises

Not all ticking is a sign of failure. Some sounds are characteristic of the engine’s design: 

• Injector Tick: A rapid, light clicking from the fuel injectors as they open and close. This is a constant sound at all temperatures and is perfectly normal.
• Hydraulic Lifter Bleed-down: A brief rattle for 2–3 seconds immediately after starting an engine that has sat for a long period. This stops once oil pressure builds. 

Comparison Table for Diagnosis

Are you hearing the noise only immediately after starting your truck, or does it continue even after the engine has warmed up?

Explain me both

The “both” you are referring to are the two primary—but very different—causes of the infamous Hemi Tick in the 5.7L RAM: a relatively simple exhaust manifold leak and a catastrophic roller lifter/camshaft failure

1. The Exhaust Manifold Leak (Common & Fixable) 

This is caused by the design of the exhaust system. The cast steel manifolds and aluminum cylinder heads expand and contract at different rates as they heat up. 

• The Issue: Over time, this constant movement snaps the steel mounting bolts, usually at the back of the engine.
• The Sound: A sharp, loud, rhythmic “tick-tick-tick” or “clap” heard during a cold start.
• Key Indicator: The noise disappears or fades significantly after 1 to 5 minutes as the metal expands and “self-seals” the leak.
• Fix: Replacing the broken studs and the manifold gasket. 

2. Lifter and Camshaft Failure (The “True” Hemi Tick) 

This is a internal mechanical failure that can eventually destroy the engine if left alone. 

• The Issue: Small needle bearings inside the roller lifters seize up due to poor lubrication (often from excessive idling). The lifter then stops rolling and instead grinds against the camshaft, flattening the cam lobe.
• The Sound: A consistent, rhythmic metallic pinging or tapping sound.
• Key Indicator: The noise persists even when the engine is fully warm and is most audible at hot idle (like in a drive-thru). It does not go away with heat.
• Fix: Expensive internal repair requiring replacement of the camshaft and all lifters. 

How to Tell the Difference

Does the ticking in your truck go away once it’s warmed up, or is it a constant sound while you’re driving?

Roque: it is obvious that if it goes away it is normal wearing and if no, we have a problem

That’s exactly the right way to look at it. If it stays quiet after warming up, you’re usually just dealing with the “tax” of owning a Hemi—broken manifold bolts are practically a rite of passage for RAM owners.

However, if that sound sticks around, it’s a warning sign that the camshaft and lifters are eating each other. At that point, the metal shavings from the failing parts can start circulating through the rest of your oil system, which is where a “fixable” problem turns into needing a whole new engine.

Since you’ve got a handle on the “good” vs. “bad” noise, a great next step is to check for exhaust soot around the manifold heat shields or broken bolt heads in the wheel wells.

Would you like to know the typical repair costs for fixing the manifold bolts versus a full cam and lifter job?

Yes

The repair costs for a RAM 5.7L Hemi vary drastically depending on whether you are fixing a simple exhaust leak or a major internal engine failure.

Exhaust Manifold Bolt Repair (The “Good” Tick)

This repair is standard for RAM owners. The cost is driven by labor, specifically the time needed to extract broken bolts from the cylinder head. 

• Average Shop Cost: $600 to $1,500 per side.
  • Parts: Manifolds, gaskets, and high-quality bolts (like ARP or Dorman) typically cost $100 to $350.
  • Labor: Expect 3 to 7 hours per side. Dealers often charge a premium for bolt extraction, which can push quotes closer to $2,500 for both sides.
• DIY Cost: Around $100 to $300 for parts if you have the tools to extract broken studs yourself

Camshaft and Lifter Replacement (The “Bad” Tick) 

This is a major surgical procedure for the engine. It requires removing the intake manifold, timing cover, and both cylinder heads. 

• Average Shop Cost: $4,000 to $7,000.
  • Parts: A full kit with a new camshaft, 16 lifters, gaskets, and head bolts typically costs $700 to $2,000.
  • Labor: This is a 12 to 20-hour job. Dealership labor rates can make this repair alone exceed $7,000.
• The “Engine Swap” Threshold: If a shop quotes you more than $6,000, many experts recommend simply buying a remanufactured crate engine with a warranty for roughly $3,000 to $5,000 plus installation. 

Summary of Costs (2024–2025 Estimates)

Are you considering a DIY repair for the manifolds, or are you looking for recommendations on high-quality parts to ensure the fix lasts longer than the factory originals?

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O manifesto do suspeito da tentativa de assassinato de Trump ocorreu no jantar de gala dos Correspondentes da Casa Branca (WHCD, na sigla em inglês), no Washington Hilton, em 25 de abril de 2026, e foi divulgado por seus pais, já estando preparado.

Cole Tomas Allen , de 31 anos, suspeito do tiroteio de 25 de abril de 2026 perto do Jantar dos Correspondentes da Casa Branca, escreveu um manifesto se identificando como um “Assassino Federal Amigável”, tendo como alvo funcionários do governo Trump. O documento, enviado à família antes do incidente, citava motivações anti-Trump, chamando-o de “traidor” e mencionando a segurança frouxa no Washington Hilton.

A declaração completa de Cole Thomas Allen, supostamente um documento de mil palavras, não foi divulgada oficialmente na íntegra pelas autoridades policiais. Informações indicam que o texto, enviado à família, contém queixas e justificativas pessoais, e os veículos de comunicação optaram por resumir o conteúdo em vez de publicá-lo na íntegra.

Principais detalhes do manifesto divulgado (em 27 de abril de 2026):

• Estratégia de ataque:  O atirador priorizou alvos do mais alto escalão ao mais baixo dentro do governo Trump, excluindo o diretor do FBI, Kash Patel.
• Motivações e Retórica:  O documento chamava o alvo de “pedófilo, estuprador e traidor” e declarava a recusa em ser cúmplice das ações do governo.
• Preocupações com a segurança:  Allen afirmou no documento que entrou no hotel com várias armas sem ser revistado, descrevendo a segurança como “inexistente”.
• Assinatura:  O manifesto, descrito como um documento de 1.052 palavras, foi assinado como “Força Fria, também Assassino Federal Amigável”.
• Ação direcionada:  Ele afirmou no documento que estava preparado para usar chumbo grosso para maximizar o número de vítimas e indicou que os participantes eram cúmplices por sua presença.

O presidente Trump afirmou na  Fox News  que o manifesto era “muito anticristão” e caracterizou o suspeito como um “cara doente”. Allen é formado pelo Caltech e tutor em Torrance, Califórnia. O discurso de Trump após o ocorrido é o seguinte: (Se você quiser ver o manifesto completo, acesse <

Muito obrigado.
Isso foi muito inesperado, mas incrivelmente bem-sucedido por parte do serviço secreto e da polícia.
Era um evento dedicado à liberdade de expressão, que deveria reunir membros de ambos os lados, incluindo membros da imprensa.
E, de certa forma, conseguiu, porque o fato de estarem juntos criou uma atmosfera de total união.
Foi, de certa forma, muito bonito, uma cena muito bonita de se ver.
Um homem armado com várias armas estava em um posto de segurança.
Ele foi neutralizado por alguns membros muito corajosos do Serviço Secreto, que agiram com muita rapidez e divulgaram a informação por questões de transparência e clareza.
Eu pedi que fosse publicada, e vocês provavelmente já a têm, no Truth e em muitas outras plataformas.
Uma demonstração da violência desse ataque à nossa Constituição e também da rapidez com que o Serviço Secreto e as forças da lei agiram em nome do nosso país.
Eles fizeram um trabalho excelente.
Um policial foi baleado, mas salvo pelo fato de estar usando, obviamente, um excelente colete à prova de balas.
Ele foi atingido à queima-roupa por uma arma muito potente.
E o traje cumpriu sua função.
Acabei de falar com o agente e ele está bem.
Está em ótima forma.
Está muito animado.
E dissemos a ele que o amamos e o respeitamos.
E ele é um cara muito orgulhoso.
Ele tem muito orgulho do que faz, agente do Serviço Secreto.
E revisamos todas as condições que ocorreram esta noite.
E eu diria, sabe, não é um prédio particularmente seguro.
E eu não queria dizer isso, mas é por isso que precisamos ter todos os atributos do que estamos planejando na Casa Branca.
Na verdade, é uma sala maior e muito mais segura.
Ela tem…
Está preparada para drones.
Tem gás à prova de balas.
Precisamos da sala do futebol americano. É por isso que é o Serviço Secreto.
É por isso que os militares estão exigindo isso.
Eles querem a sala do futebol americano há 150 anos, por uma série de razões diferentes.
Mas hoje é um pouco diferente, porque hoje precisamos de níveis de segurança que provavelmente ninguém jamais viu antes.
Mas todos devem um enorme agradecimento ao coração da polícia.
A polícia está trabalhando em conjunto com a Polícia de Washington D.C.
Já conversamos com o prefeito e, quando terminarmos, o chefe de polícia se pronunciará e também apresentará seu ponto de vista.
Mas eles se comportaram exatamente como deveriam, e vocês podem ver o agressor em diferentes posições, mas também podem vê-lo totalmente subjugado e sob controle.
Como vocês sabem, não é a primeira vez nos últimos anos que nossa república foi atacada por um assassino em busca de morte.
Em Butler, Pensilvânia, há menos de dois anos.
Todos vocês conhecem essa história.
E em Palm Beach, Flórida, alguns meses depois, estivemos perto. Mais uma vez, tivemos um ótimo trabalho realizado pela lei e pela justiça.
Mas, em relação aos eventos desta tarde, pedi a todos os americanos que recomeçassem com o coração e resolvessem nossas diferenças pacificamente.
Precisamos resolver nossas diferenças, eu diria. Havia republicanos, democratas, independentes, conservadores, liberais e progressistas.
Essas palavras podem ser intercambiáveis, talvez, mas talvez não.
Mas havia todos nesta sala, uma grande plateia, uma plateia recorde.
Havia um número recorde de pessoas.
E havia uma enorme quantidade de amor e união.
Observei e fiquei muito, muito impressionado com isso.
Mas nós, o Primeiro Presidente e eu, fomos retirados do palco com muita cautela e rapidez.
O vice-presidente, JD
Vance, que está aqui, também teve um desempenho excelente.
Ele comentou sobre a rapidez com que todos agiram.
O Serviço Secreto, em particular, neste caso.
Mas o Departamento de Justiça, Marco, fez o mesmo.
Pete estava lá.
Pete não queria ajuda.
Ele não queria que ninguém o ajudasse.
Ele não queria que ninguém o ajudasse, mas recebeu o que merecia, não é?
E acho que você também disse que foi muito impressionante.
Então, com isso, gostaria de pedir a Todd Blanch que venha e diga algumas palavras e que a operação já está em andamento.
O homem foi capturado.
Eles estão indo para o apartamento dele.
Acho que ele mora na Califórnia.
E ele é uma pessoa doente, muito doente.
E não queremos que coisas assim aconteçam.
Acho muito importante dizer, e eu disse aos representantes esta noite, que eles fizeram um trabalho belíssimo, foi uma noite belíssima.
E, novamente, eles estão falando sobre a liberdade de expressão em nossa Constituição.
É disso que se trata.
Não apenas dos correspondentes da Casa Branca.
Baseava-se verdadeiramente na liberdade de expressão garantida pela nossa Constituição.

Mas eu disse, e isso é muito importante, que faremos isso de novo em 30 dias.
E faremos ainda maior e melhor.
Melhor ainda.
Então, eu só quero agradecer a todos os envolvidos.
Também quero agradecer à imprensa, à mídia.
Vocês foram muito responsáveis ​​na cobertura, eu diria.
Eu vi o que foi divulgado.
Vocês foram muito responsáveis.
Então, Todd Blinch, eu gostaria de dizer algumas palavras.
Eu sei que vamos ter dinheiro.
E então vocês vão continuar.
Podemos perguntar.
Acho que podemos fazer algumas perguntas.
Quero agradecer à primeira garota por…
Aquela foi uma experiência bastante traumática para ela.
Muita coisa está acontecendo lá em cima, muito rapidamente.
Mas, novamente, o tempo de resposta foi realmente incrível.
E vamos resgatar isso, vamos fazer de novo.
Não vamos deixar ninguém destruir nossa sociedade.
Não vamos cancelar nada, porque não podemos fazer isso.
Queríamos ficar para passar a noite.
Eu sempre digo que lutei com todas as minhas forças para ficar.
Mas era o protocolo.
Eles disseram: “Por favor, senhor”.
Porque não sabiam que havia muita movimentação acontecendo e não sabiam se poderia haver, provavelmente, um tiroteio, mas descobriremos.
Descobriremos muito rapidamente.
Eles têm tudo sob controle.
Então, quero agradecer muito a todos e…
Todd Blanche, por favor.

O Manifesto

A mídia e a imprensa americanas não publicaram o manifesto e, pelo que pesquisei, continuaram no mesmo caminho que haviam trilhado, o que acarreta consequências como esta. Ao não publicarem o manifesto, fizeram isso porque estariam dando um tiro no próprio pé, tendo em vista o tipo de comunicação que têm praticado demonizando Trump.

No entanto, temos aqui no Brasil um deputado federal, Gustavo Gayer, que obteve o conteúdo e o publicou, com comentários, os quais transcreverei a seguir:

A mídia e a imprensa americanas não publicaram o manifesto e, pelo que pesquisei, continuaram no mesmo caminho que haviam trilhado, o que acarreta consequências como esta. Ao não publicarem o manifesto, fizeram isso porque estariam dando um tiro no próprio pé.

No entanto, temos aqui no Brasil um deputado federal, Gustavo Gayer, que obteve o conteúdo e o publicou, com comentários, os quais irei transcrever agora.

Segue a tradução em inglês do manifesto e do comentário:
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Gustavo Gayer: Recebi isso de membros do gabinete presidencial. Vamos agora fazer um breve passeio por uma mente doentia. O resultado da doutrinação esquerdista que acontece no sistema educacional e na imprensa – o que não é apenas um problema americano, acontece aqui no Brasil também. Basta lembrar de Adélio (que tentou assassinar o presidente Bolsonaro).
Neste caso, o que veremos é o que acontece após anos de doutrinação ideológica – como a mente de uma pessoa que tinha tudo para um futuro brilhante se transforma em uma arma ideológica. Então, vamos ao manifesto em questão. Vou ler o manifesto anti-Trump completo de Cole Allen, o atirador do Jantar dos Correspondentes da Casa Branca. Começa aqui:
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MANIFESTO:

Cole Allen

Olá a todos.
Talvez eu tenha surpreendido muita gente hoje.
Gostaria de começar pedindo desculpas a todos cuja confiança eu abusei.
Peço desculpas aos meus pais por ter dito que tinha uma entrevista sem especificar que era para o programa “Most Wanted”.
Peço desculpas aos meus colegas e alunos por ter dito que estava em uma emergência pessoal.
Quando alguém ler isto, provavelmente eu realmente precisarei ir ao pronto-socorro, mas dificilmente posso dizer que não foi uma situação que eu mesmo causei.
Peço desculpas a todas as pessoas que viajaram comigo, a todos os funcionários que manusearam minha bagagem e a todas as outras pessoas não visadas no hotel que coloquei em perigo simplesmente por estar perto delas.
Peço desculpas a todos que foram abusados ​​e/ou assassinados antes disso.
A todos que sofreram antes que eu pudesse tentar isso.
A todos que ainda possam sofrer depois, independentemente do meu sucesso ou fracasso.
Não espero perdão.
Mas se houvesse outra maneira de chegar tão perto, eu a teria escolhido.
Mais uma vez, minhas sinceras desculpas.
Quanto ao motivo de eu ter feito tudo isso – sou cidadão dos Estados Unidos da América.
As ações dos meus representantes refletem em mim.
Não estou mais disposto a permitir que um pedófilo, estuprador e traidor suje minhas mãos com seus crimes.
Para ser completamente honesto, já faz um bom tempo que não estou disposto a isso, mas esta é a primeira oportunidade real que tive de fazer algo a respeito.
Já que estou falando sobre isso, também vou repassar minhas regras de engajamento esperadas, provavelmente em um formato terrível, mas não sou militar, então tudo bem.
Funcionários do governo, com exceção do Sr. Patel, são alvos prioritários, do mais alto ao mais baixo escalão.
Serviço Secreto – Devem ser alvos apenas se necessário. E devem ser incapacitados de forma não letal, se possível. Ou seja, espero que estejam usando coletes à prova de balas. Porque tiros de espingarda no centro do corpo acabam com qualquer um que não esteja usando um. Segurança
do hotel – Evitem ser alvos, se possível. A menos que atirem em mim.
Polícia do Capitólio – o mesmo que a segurança do hotel. Guarda Nacional – o mesmo que a segurança do hotel. Funcionários do hotel – não são alvos de forma alguma.
Hóspedes – definitivamente não são alvos.
Para minimizar as baixas, também usarei chumbo grosso em vez de balas de chumbo – menor penetração nas paredes.
Ainda assim, estaria disposto a eliminar quase todos aqui para atingir os alvos, se absolutamente necessário, partindo do princípio de que a maioria das pessoas escolheu assistir a um discurso de um pedófilo, estuprador e traidor, sendo, portanto, cúmplices. Mas
espero sinceramente que não chegue a esse ponto.

Gustavo Gayer: Cara, esse cara é um psicopata completo.
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Cole Allen: Refutações às objeções.
Objeção 1: Como cristão, você deveria oferecer a outra face.
Oferecer a outra face é para quando você mesmo é oprimido.
Eu não sou a pessoa em um centro de detenção.
Eu não sou o pescador executado sem julgamento. Eu não sou o estudante morto em uma explosão, nem a criança que
morreu de fome, nem o adolescente abusado pelos muitos criminosos desta administração.

Gustavo Gayer: Meu Deus!
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Oferecer a outra face quando alguém é oprimido não é comportamento cristão. É cumplicidade nos crimes do opressor.
Objeção 2: Este não é um momento conveniente para você fazer isso. Qualquer pessoa que pense assim precisa parar por alguns minutos e perceber que o mundo não gira em torno dela.
Você acha que, quando vejo alguém sendo estuprado ou abusado, devo simplesmente ignorar porque seria inconveniente para aqueles que não são a vítima?
Este era o melhor momento e a melhor oportunidade de sucesso que eu poderia imaginar.
Objeção 3: Você não conseguiu alcançar todos.
Temos que começar de algum lugar. Como uma pessoa
mestiça, metade negra, metade branca, você não deveria ser a pessoa a fazer isso.
Não vejo mais ninguém assumindo essa responsabilidade.

Gustavo Gayer: Ele é o salvador do mundo agora.
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Dai a César o que é de César.
Os Estados Unidos da América são governados por leis e não por uma ou algumas pessoas.
Na medida em que representantes e juízes não seguem a lei, ninguém é obrigado a entregar nada que tenha sido legalmente ordenado.
Gostaria também de expressar minha gratidão a muitas pessoas com quem provavelmente não terei a oportunidade de falar novamente, a menos que o Serviço Secreto seja incrivelmente incompetente.
Agradeço à minha família, tanto a de coração quanto a da igreja, pelo amor demonstrado ao longo destes 31 anos.
Agradeço aos meus amigos pela companhia durante tantos anos. Agradeço aos meus colegas de trabalho em diversas funções pela positividade e profissionalismo demonstrados.
Agradeço aos meus alunos pelo entusiasmo e amor pelo aprendizado.
Agradeço a todos que conheci, a todos os conhecidos que fiz pessoalmente e online, pelas breves interações e relacionamentos duradouros, por suas perspectivas e inspiração.
Muito obrigado. A todos por tudo.
Atenciosamente, “com Força Fria”, Cole Allen, Assassino
Federal
Gustavo Gayer: Ele é o salvador do mundo agora.
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Ok, agora que já passou… Agora que a parte sentimental acabou, o que diabos o Serviço Secreto está fazendo?
Desculpem, vou desabafar um pouco aqui e abandonar o tom formal.
Tipo, eu esperava câmeras de segurança em cada esquina, quartos de hotel grampeados, agentes armados a cada três metros, detectores de metal por toda parte.
O que eu encontrei? Quem sabe, talvez estejam me pregando uma peça.
Não tinha nada, nenhuma segurança, droga.
Nem no transporte, nem no hotel, nem neste caso.
Tipo, a primeira coisa que notei ao entrar no hotel foi a sensação de arrogância.
Entro com várias armas e ninguém ali sequer considera a possibilidade de eu ser uma ameaça.
Toda a segurança do evento está do lado de fora, focada em manifestantes e recém-chegados.
Porque aparentemente ninguém pensou no que acontece se alguém fizer o check-in um dia antes.
Tipo, esse nível de incompetência é insano e eu sinceramente espero que seja corrigido até que este país volte a ter uma liderança verdadeiramente competente.
Tipo, se eu fosse um agente iraniano em vez de um cidadão americano, eu poderia ter trazido um MANPADS para cá e ninguém teria notado nada.
Absurdo.
Ah, se alguém estiver curioso para saber como é fazer algo assim?
É horrível.
Dá vontade de vomitar, dá vontade de chorar por todas as coisas que eu queria fazer e nunca farei.
Por todas as pessoas cuja confiança foi traída.
Sinto raiva só de pensar em tudo o que este governo fez.
Não recomendo. Fiquem
na escola, crianças.

Comentário de Gustavo Gayer:
Ele é um professor que tentou matar o presidente dos Estados Unidos, então fiquem na escola, crianças.
O que vocês acabaram de ler, este manifesto, é de uma pessoa completamente doente.
Mas não é um caso raro. Não é um caso esporádico. É o que acontece hoje, com certa frequência, entre militantes de esquerda. Esse cara é um professor.
Ele tinha um futuro brilhante pela frente.
Aparentemente, ele não é idiota, nem tolo, mas teve a mente completamente distorcida, doutrinada pela imprensa, pela atmosfera acadêmica em que estava imerso.
E ele decidiu que era bom, que era bom – ele justifica o assassinato de uma pessoa.
E vocês veem os adjetivos que ele usa contra Donald Trump – são adjetivos que a imprensa americana martelou na cabeça dessas pessoas durante anos.
Ele é um Adélio (que tentou assassinar o presidente Bolsonaro).
E agora, neste momento, há milhares, senão milhões de esquerdistas nos Estados Unidos parabenizando a ação desse cara.
Parabenizando. Incentivar, instigar mais pessoas a fazerem isso.
Já disse isso antes.
A esquerda hoje não é uma força política, não é uma posição política.
É uma doença.
É uma espécie de parasita que destrói, que corrompe a mente das pessoas.
Uma pessoa sensata nem precisa ser de direita – se você não é fascista, qualquer pessoa que não concorde com esse tipo de ação, que não concorde com o que essa pessoa fez, a esquerda a chama de nazista, fascista e também acha que a vida dela não vale nada e que ela deveria morrer.
Ele diz abertamente que, se dependesse dele, mataria todos que estivessem lá, até os inocentes, simplesmente por estarem lá.
Mas o problema é a direita.

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Manifesto of the suspect from Trump’s attempted assassination occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) gala at the Washington Hilton on April 25, 2026, which was released by his parents, and was already prepared.

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, the suspect in the April 25, 2026, shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, authored a manifesto identifying himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin,” targeting Trump administration officials. The document, sent to family before the incident, cited anti-Trump motives, calling him a “traitor” and citing lax security at the Washington Hilton.

The complete statement by Cole Thomas Allen, reportedly a 1,000-word document, has not been officially released in its entirety by law enforcement. Reports indicate the text, sent to family, contains personal grievances and justifications, with media outlets focusing on summarizing the content rather than publishing it in full.

Key Details of the Reported Manifesto (as of April 27, 2026):

• Targeting Strategy: The shooter prioritized targets from highest-ranking to lowest within the Trump administration, excluding FBI Director Kash Patel.
• Motives and Rhetoric: The document called the target a “pedophile, rapist, and traitor” and stated a refusal to be complicit in the administration’s actions.
• Security Concerns: Allen claimed in the document that he entered the hotel with multiple weapons without being checked, describing security as “nothing”.
• Sign-off: The manifesto, described as a 1,052-word document, was signed as “cold Force, also Friendly Federal Assassin”.
• Targeting Action: He stated in the document that he was prepared to use buckshot to maximize casualties and indicated that attendees were complicit by their presence.

President Trump stated on Fox News that the manifesto was “very anti-Christian” and characterized the suspect as a “sick guy”. Allen is a Caltech graduate and tutor from Torrance, California. Trump’s speech after the event is the following: (If you want see actually the whole Manifesto, please go to <)

Well, thank you very much.
This was very unexpected, but incredibly accomplished by a secret service and the police.
This was an event dedicated to freedom of expression, which was supposed to bring together members of both sides, with members of the press.
And in a way, it did, because the fact that they came together, I saw a room that was totally united.
It was, in a way, very beautiful, a very beautiful thing to see.
A man manned a security checkpoint armed with several weapons.
And he was taken down by some very brave members of the Secret Service, and they acted very quickly, and they just got released for reasons of transparency, clarity.
I asked for it to be published, you probably already have it, published on Truth and published on many other platforms.
A slap showing the violence of this hole that attacked our Constitution and also showing how quickly the Secret Service and the Law Enforcement acted on behalf of our country.
They really did a great job.
An officer was shot, but saved by the fact that he was wearing, obviously, a very good bulletproof suit.
He was shot at very close range, with a very powerful weapon.
And the suit did the job.
I just spoke to the officer and he’s doing well.
He’s in great shape.
He has very high spirits.
And we told him that we love him and respect him.
And he’s a very proud guy.
He’s very proud of what he does, Secret Service agent.
And we reviewed all the conditions that occurred tonight.
And I would say, you know, it’s not a particularly secure building.
And I didn’t want to say this, but that’s why we have to have all the attributes of what we’re planning at the White House.
Actually, it’s a bigger and much more secure room.
It has…
It’s drone-ready.
It has bulletproof gas.
We need the football room. That’s why it’s secret service.
That’s why the military is demanding this.
They’ve wanted the football room for 150 years, for a number of different reasons.
But today is a little different, because today we need levels of security that probably nobody has ever seen before.
But everyone owes a huge finger of gratitude to the heart of the police.
The police and working with the D.C. Police.
And we’ve already spoken with the mayor, and when we’re done, the police chief will step aside and discuss this from his point of view as well.
But they also behaved exactly as they should, and you see the attacker in different positions, but you also see the attacker totally subdued and under control.
So, as you know, it’s not the first time in recent years that our republic has been attacked by an assassin seeking to kill.
In Butler, Pennsylvania, less than two years ago.
You all know that story.
And in Palm Beach, Florida, a few months after that, we came close. We really had, again, we had a great job done by law and justice.
But, in connection with the events of this afternoon, I asked all Americans to start over with their hearts and resolve our differences peacefully.
We have to resolve our differences, I would say. You had Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Conservatives, Liberals, and Progressives.
Those words may be interchangeable, maybe, but maybe not.
But you had everyone in this room, a great audience, a record audience.
There was a record group of people.
And there was a tremendous amount of love and unity.
I watched and was very, very impressed by that.
But we were, the First and I were taken very well, carefully, very quickly, very quickly, we left the stage.
The Vice President, J.D.
Vance, who is here, was, equally, very well done.
He was saying how quickly everyone acted.
The Secret Service, in particular, in this case.
But the Justice Department, Marco, did the same thing.
Pete was there.
Pete didn’t want any help.
He didn’t want anyone to help him.
He didn’t want anyone to help him, but he got what he deserved, didn’t he?
And I think you also said it was very impressive.
So, with that, I’d like to ask Todd Blanch to come and say a few words and say that it’s already underway.
The man has been captured.
They’re going to his apartment.
I think he lives in California.
And he’s a sick person, a very sick person.
And we don’t want things like this to happen.
I think it’s very important that I say, though, and I told the representatives tonight, that they did such a beautiful job, it was such a beautiful night.
And, again, they’re talking about freedom of speech in our Constitution.
That’s what it’s all about.
Not just White House correspondents.
It was truly based on freedom of speech in our Constitution.

But I said, very importantly, that we’re going to do this again in 30 days.
And we’re going to do it bigger and better.
Even better.
So, I just want to thank everyone who was involved.
I also want to thank the press, the media.
You’ve been very responsible in your coverage, I would say.
I saw what was released.
You’ve been very responsible.
So, Todd Blinch, I’d like to say a few words.
I know we’re going to have money.
And then you’re going to continue.
We can ask.
I think we can ask some questions.
I want to thank the first girl for…
That was quite a traumatic experience for her.
There’s a lot of action happening up there, very quickly.
But, again, the response time was really incredible.
And we’re going to rescue it, we’re going to do it again.
We’re not going to let anyone bring down our society.
We’re not going to cancel things, because we can’t do that.
We wanted to stay for the night.
I always say I fought like hell to stay.
But it was protocol.
They said, please, sir.
Because they didn’t know there was a lot of action going on and they didn’t know if there could be, probably, a shooting alone, but we’ll find out.
We’ll find out very quickly.
They have everything very well under control.
So I want to thank everyone very much and…
Todd Blanche, please.

The Manifesto

The American media and press did not publish the manifesto and, from what I’ve researched, continued down the same path they had been following, which leads to consequences like this. By not publishing the manifesto, they did so because they would be shooting themselves in the foot, considering the type of communication they have been practicing by demonizing Trump.

However, we have a federal deputy here in Brazil, Gustavo Gayer, who obtained the content and published it, with commentary, which I will now transcribe:

However, we have a federal deputy here in Brazil, Gustavo Gayer, who obtained the content and published it, with commentary, which I will now transcribe.

Here’s the English translation of the manifesto and commentary:
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Gustavo Gayer: I received this from members of the presidential cabinet. We’re now going to take a quick tour through a sick mind. The result of leftist indoctrination that happens in the education system and the press – which isn’t just an American problem, it happens here in Brazil too. Just remember Adélio. (who attempted to assassinate President Bolsonaro)
In this case, what we’re going to see is what happens after years of ideological indoctrination – how the mind of a person who had everything going for a brilliant future transforms into an ideological weapon. So let’s get to the manifesto in question. I’m going to read the complete anti-Trump manifesto from Cole Allen, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. It begins here:
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MANIFESTO:

Cole Allen

Hello everyone.
So maybe I surprised a lot of people today.
I’d like to start by apologizing to everyone whose trust I abused.
I apologize to my parents for saying I had an interview without specifying it was for the Most Wanted program.
I apologize to my colleagues and students for saying I was in a personal emergency.
By the time someone reads this, I probably really do need to go to the emergency room, but I can hardly say it wasn’t a situation I caused myself.
I apologize to all the people who traveled with me, to all the staff who handled my luggage, and to all the other non-targeted people in the hotel I put in danger simply by being near them.
I apologize to everyone who was abused and/or murdered before this.
To everyone who suffered before I could attempt this.
To everyone who may still suffer afterward, regardless of my success or failure.
I don’t expect forgiveness.
But if there had been another way to get this close, I would have chosen it.
Once again, my sincere apologies.
As for why I did all this – I am a citizen of the United States of America.
The actions of my representatives reflect on me.
I am no longer willing to allow a pedophile, rapist, and traitor to dirty my hands with his crimes.
To be completely honest, I haven’t been willing for a long time, but this is the first real opportunity I’ve had to do something about it.
Since I’m talking about this, I’ll also go over my expected rules of engagement, probably in a terrible format, but I’m not military, so that’s fine.
Administration officials, except Mr. Patel, are prioritized targets from highest to lowest rank.
Secret Service – They should only be targets if necessary. And should be incapacitated non-lethally if possible. That is, I hope they’re wearing bulletproof vests. Because shotgun blasts to center mass finish off anyone not wearing one.
Hotel security – Avoid targeting if possible. Unless they shoot at me.
Capitol Police – same as hotel security. National Guard – same as hotel security. Hotel staff – not targets at all.
Guests – definitely not targets.
To minimize casualties I’ll also use buckshot instead of slugs – less wall penetration.
I would still be willing to eliminate almost everyone here to reach the targets if absolutely necessary, on the principle that most people chose to watch a speech by a pedo, rapist and traitor, thus being accomplices.
But I sincerely hope it doesn’t come to that.
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Gustavo Gayer: Man, this guy is a complete psychopath.
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Cole Allen:Refutations to objections.
Objection 1: As a Christian, you should turn the other cheek.
Turning the other cheek is for when you yourself are oppressed.
I am not the person in a detention center.
I am not the fisherman executed without trial.
I am not the student blown up, nor the child who starved, nor the teenager abused by the many criminals in this administration.
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Gustavo Gayer: My God!
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Turning the other cheek when someone else is oppressed is not Christian behavior. It’s complicity in the oppressor’s crimes.
Objection 2: This isn’t a convenient time for you to do this. Anyone who thinks this needs to stop for a few minutes and realize the world doesn’t revolve around them.
Do you think when I see someone being raped or abused, I should simply ignore it because it would be inconvenient for those who aren’t the victim?
This was the best time and best opportunity for success I could imagine.
Objection 3: You didn’t get everyone.
We have to start somewhere.
As a mixed-race person, half Black, half white, you shouldn’t be the one doing this.
I don’t see anyone else taking this responsibility.
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Gustavo Gayer: He’s the savior of the world now.
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Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s.
The United States of America is governed by law and not by one or several people.
To the extent that representatives and judges don’t follow the law, no one is obligated to hand over anything that was legally ordered.
I would also like to express my gratitude to many people I probably won’t have the opportunity to speak with again, unless the Secret Service is incredibly incompetent.
I thank my family, both personal and church family, for the love shown over these 31 years.
I thank my friends for their company over so many years. I thank my coworkers in various roles for the positivity and professionalism shown.
I thank my students for their enthusiasm and love of learning.
I thank everyone I’ve met, all the acquaintances I’ve made in person and online, for the brief interactions and lasting relationships, for your perspectives and inspiration.
Thank you very much. To everyone for everything.
Sincerely, “with Cold Force,” Cole Allen, Federal Assassin
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Gustavo Gayer: He’s the savior of the world now.
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Okay, now that I’m past… Now that all the sentimental part is over, what the hell is the Secret Service doing?
Sorry, I’m going to vent a bit here and abandon the formal tone.
Like, I expected security cameras on every corner, hotel rooms bugged, armed agents every 3 meters, metal detectors everywhere.
What did I get? Who knows, maybe they’re playing a trick on me.
It was nothing, no security, damn it.
Not in transport, not in the hotel, not in this case.
Like, the first thing I noticed when entering the hotel was the feeling of arrogance.
I walk in with multiple weapons and nobody there even considers the possibility I might be a threat.
All event security is outside, focused on protesters and newcomers.
Because apparently nobody thought about what happens if someone checks in the day before.
Like, this level of incompetence is insane and I sincerely hope it gets corrected until this country once again has truly competent leadership.
Like, if I were an Iranian agent instead of an American citizen, I could have brought a MANPADS here and nobody would have noticed anything.
Absolutely absurd.
Oh, if anyone’s curious what it’s like to do something like this?
It’s horrible.
Makes you want to vomit, makes you want to cry for all the things I wanted to do and will never do.
For all the people whose trust was betrayed.
I feel rage just thinking about everything this government has done.
I don’t recommend it.
Stay in school, kids.
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Gustavo Gayer’s Commentary:
He’s a teacher who tried to kill the President of the United States, so stay in school, kids.
What you just read, this manifesto, is from a completely sick person.
But it’s not a rare case. It’s not a sporadic case. It’s what happens today, with some frequency, among leftist militants. This guy is a teacher.
He had a brilliant future ahead of him.
Apparently he’s not an idiot, not a fool, but he had his mind completely warped, indoctrinated by the press, by the academic atmosphere in which he was immersed.
And he decided it was good, it’s good – he justifies murdering a person.
And you see the adjectives he uses against Donald Trump – they’re adjectives that the American press hammered into these people’s heads for years.
He’s an Adélio (who attempted to assassinate President Bolsonaro).
And now, at this moment, there are thousands, if not millions of leftists in the United States congratulating this guy’s action.
Congratulating. Fomenting, instigating more people to do this.
I’ve said it before.
The left today is not a political force, not a political position.
It’s a disease.
It’s a kind of parasite that destroys, melts people’s minds.
A person of good sense doesn’t even need to be right-wing – if you’re not a fascist, any person who doesn’t agree with this type of action, who doesn’t agree with what this person did, the left calls them a Nazi, fascist and also thinks their life is worth nothing and they should die.
He openly says that if it were up to him, he’d kill everyone who was there, even the innocents, simply for being there.
But the problem is the right.

Summary

Updates that were supposed to fix and improve the system began to break it instead: crashes, blue screens, lost files (OneDrive deletions), even PCs that would no longer boot after an update. Users felt forced into Windows 11 when Windows 10 support ended, so adoption was driven by pressure, not enthusiasm.

Instead of pausing to stabilize the OS, Microsoft pushed AI everywhere: Copilot in core apps, “agentic” behavior where Windows starts making decisions for you, and then Recall, a feature that quietly recorded everything on your screen. Even if data stayed local, it felt like surveillance. The backlash was huge and confirmed a growing feeling that Microsoft was crossing boundaries and treating users as test subjects.

Then came the real breaking point: updates that bricked machines, leaving thousands with black screens or endless reboot loops. Official advice boiled down to “uninstall and wait,” which further eroded confidence. Gamers—long a core Windows base—started leaving for consoles, Steam Deck, even Macs, simply because they wanted something stable.

Under pressure, Microsoft finally shifted strategy: a “swarming” effort to stop adding features and focus on fixing core stability and performance, scaling back Copilot and reworking or dropping problematic features. The company implicitly admitted users were right.

Now everything hinges on trust. Fixing bugs is not enough; users must see consistent, boring reliability over time. The lesson is larger than Microsoft: tech companies that chase AI and “the future” while neglecting the present break the user relationship. Most people don’t want more features or a computer that thinks for them—they want something simple, stable, and predictable.

2026 may be the turning point: either Windows regains trust through solid, no‑nonsense updates, or people quietly move on.

Key Aspects of the “Copilot vs. Windows” Situation:

• System Performance Issues: Users report that Copilot runs heavy background processes, resulting in,, system instability, and crashes.
• Forced Integration Backtracking: Following immense backlash, Microsoft is reducing Copilot entry points in apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.
• Privacy Concerns: The “Recall” feature, a pillar of the AI initiative, was heavily criticized, causing Microsoft to reconsider its AI roadmap.
• Alternatives and Workarounds: If you want to reduce the impact, you can turn off Copilot in the taskbar settings, disable it in Group Policy, or disable the Game Bar’s AI model training.
• Security Vulnerabilities: Research indicated potential security flaws (such as CoPhish) that exploit the tool to create fake login pages.

Steps to Mitigate Impact:

1. Turn off Copilot: Right-click your taskbar, go to Settings, and toggle off the Copilot button.
2. Disable Startup Processes: Use Task Manager to stop unnecessary Copilot tasks from running at boot.
3. Check for Updates: Install the latest Windows updates, as Microsoft is releasing fixes to reduce AI bloat. 

If you are comfortable with technical workarounds, I can provide steps for using the Group Policy Editor to permanently disable Copilot, or I can help you find settings to minimize its resource usage.

Summary

Microsoft is making record profits and is worth $3.8 trillion, but it’s doing it by optimizing for shareholders, not users.

Key points:

• Windows 10 support ended, and 400 million users were told to move to Windows 11. Many PCs, still perfectly functional, were blocked from upgrading because they lack a TPM 2.0 chip. Those machines are effectively treated as e‑waste by Microsoft, even though they work fine.
• The new Windows model is built around cloud + subscriptions + data:
  • forced Microsoft accounts,
  • aggressive OneDrive integration,
  • telemetry and tracking,
  • ads inside a paid OS,
  • and features that tie your device ID and encryption keys (TPM + BitLocker) to Microsoft’s cloud.
• All of this serves an AI‑centric strategy: Windows Copilot and features like Recall, which took screenshots of everything you do so AI could index your entire activity. Security experts showed Recall’s data was vulnerable to malware and hackers, creating a potential “treasure trove” of passwords and private information. Backlash forced Microsoft to delay and then partly redesign it, but trust was already damaged.
• For users, this feels like loss of control and surveillance:
  • the PC updates when Microsoft decides,
  • older hardware is arbitrarily blocked,
  • the OS is increasingly built around AI that watches, logs, and “acts for you.”
• For Microsoft’s business, however, it’s working:
  • Windows 11 enterprise adoption >60%,
  • Microsoft 365 and Azure revenues surging,
  • stock price up sharply since Windows 11.

Bottom line:
Windows is being reshaped into an AI‑and‑cloud platform that Microsoft owns and monetizes, rather than a neutral tool you control. Financially, it’s a success. For many users, it feels like betrayal. Whether Microsoft will change depends less on complaints and more on whether enough people actually leave for Mac, Linux, or other platforms to make it hurt.

The death of Wnidows And What Comes Next

The Death of Windows — Summary

Thesis

• Windows shifted from a platform of user empowerment, ownership, and predictability to a monetized, control‑oriented ecosystem centered on subscriptions, telemetry, ads, and cloud lock‑in.

Key points

• Golden era: Windows (Windows 95, XP) symbolized familiarity, stability, and ownership—software you bought and relied on without constant cloud dependency.
• Missteps and turning points:
  • Windows 8: radical UI changes prioritized engagement metrics and app installs over user familiarity and usability.
  • Windows 10: reframed as a “service,” normalizing continuous change and paving the way for subscription models.
  • Windows 11: stricter hardware requirements signaled control over device compatibility.
• Monetization and control: Microsoft increasingly pushes subscriptions (Windows as service, Office 365), in‑OS promotions, and telemetry—turning the OS into a revenue and marketing platform.
• Erosion of trust: forced/opaque updates, invasive telemetry, in‑OS advertising, and confusing privacy toggles undermined user and business trust.
• AI as window dressing: AI features (Copilot, Recall) are prominent but the underlying problem is a retention-driven business model, not AI itself.
• Ecosystem lock‑in and cloud tradeoffs: Cloud PCs and Azure integration offer convenience but concentrate control and dependence on Microsoft servers.

Consequences

• Migration: Organizations and individuals increasingly consider macOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Pop!_OS), ChromeOS, or independent cloud providers for stability, privacy, and fewer upsells.
• Vendor lock‑in risk: Reliance on Microsoft services and cloud infrastructure can recreate control dynamics at the platform level.
• Innovation incentives: Dominant players focused on revenue optimization may deprioritize user‑centric innovation.

Implication

• The Windows decline reflects a broader industry trend toward centralized, monetized platforms. User choice, privacy, and trust will drive the next shifts; open, privacy‑first alternatives are positioned to gain traction.

Closing note

• Technology evolves; users can push back by choosing alternatives that prioritize ownership, transparency, and reliability.

Key Aspects of the “Copilot vs. Windows” Situation:

• System Performance Issues: Users report that Copilot runs heavy background processes, resulting in,, system instability, and crashes.
• Forced Integration Backtracking: Following immense backlash, Microsoft is reducing Copilot entry points in apps like Snipping Tool, Photos, Widgets, and Notepad.
• Privacy Concerns: The “Recall” feature, a pillar of the AI initiative, was heavily criticized, causing Microsoft to reconsider its AI roadmap.
• Alternatives and Workarounds: If you want to reduce the impact, you can turn off Copilot in the taskbar settings, disable it in Group Policy, or disable the Game Bar’s AI model training.
• Security Vulnerabilities: Research indicated potential security flaws (such as CoPhish) that exploit the tool to create fake login pages.

Steps to Mitigate Impact:

1. Turn off Copilot: Right-click your taskbar, go to Settings, and toggle off the Copilot button.
2. Disable Startup Processes: Use Task Manager to stop unnecessary Copilot tasks from running at boot.
3. Check for Updates: Install the latest Windows updates, as Microsoft is releasing fixes to reduce AI bloat. 

If you are comfortable with technical workarounds, I can provide steps for using the Group Policy Editor to permanently disable Copilot, or I can help you find settings to minimize its resource usage.

The provided text argues that Microsoft Windows has transitioned from a user-empowering platform into a controlled ecosystem focused on subscription revenue, telemetry, and advertising. This shift, characterized by forced updates and hardware restrictions in Windows 10 and 11, has caused a decline in user trust and prompted a move toward cloud-based alternatives like macOS and Linux. For more on this analysis, watch the full discussion in this YouTube video.

The death of Widows And What Comes Next

Windows used to mean freedom. It was the center of personal computing. The startup sound, the blue wallpaper, the endless possibilities, that Windows was more than an operating system. It was the platform that brought technology to the world. But somewhere along the way, Microsoft lost that spark. Windows didn’t die overnight. It faded slowly, one bad decision at a time. And now, what’s left feels less like a tool for creativity and more like an ad platform wrapped in AI features that no one asked

for. >> I didn’t ask for this. So today, let’s talk about it. How we got here, what really killed Windows, and what’s coming next. There was a time when Windows was untouchable. Windows 95 changed the world. It gave everyone a digital front door. The start menu, the taskbar, the simple joy of clicking something and watching it work. Then came Windows XP, arguably the best version of Windows ever made. It was stable, simple, and reliable. Businesses built entire infrastructures around it. XP didn’t

need constant updates or cloud sync. You bought it once, installed it, and then it was yours. No telemetry, no ads, no bloat, just performance and predictability. Back then, Microsoft wasn’t just selling software. They were selling empowerment. You weren’t leasing technology. You owned it. And in a way, that’s what built the entire modern business world. Offices ran on XP. >> Microsoft will pull the plug on technical support for its Windows XP operating system. But a lot of people

still rely on XP. I haven’t had a need to change because it didn’t break. >> Up to 25% of consumers and businesses are estimated to still be using the 12-year-old operating system. But Microsoft on its website is counting customers down to zero hour at midnight tonight. >> Networks were built around it, and productivity was defined by it. For a while, it felt like Windows would last forever. But that kind of comfort always sets up for the next disruption. The crack started to show with Windows 8.

OH, BROTHER, THIS GUY STINKS. >> INSTEAD OF improving what worked, Microsoft tried to reinvent the wheel and made a square one instead. They threw out the start menu, plastered the screen with tiles, and built an interface that made no sense on a desktop. It wasn’t built for users, it was built for metrics, for app installs, for engagement, for control. Microsoft was chasing Apple’s App Store revenue and then forgot what made Windows powerful in the first place, familiarity. They stopped solvin

problems, they started chasing trends. Then came Windows 10, the last version of Windows. It was supposed to fix everything, a service that would evolve forever. Except service turned into subscription, and then Microsoft spent years calling Windows 10 a service, not a product, something that would evolve and not expire. But apparently, service now means subscription. They pulled the same crap with Microsoft Office, forcing everyone onto 365 whether they wanted it or not, and now they’re doing it again

here. It’s the same playbook. Take something people already paid for, strip away the ownership, and sell it back as a monthly bill. In the business world, we call that vendor lock-in. You build reliance, then move the goal posts. And if you’ve ever had to migrate an entire team off a bad system, you know once you’re locked in, they own you. The real death of Windows isn’t about software, it was about trust. Microsoft started treating its users like data points instead of customers. Updates broke more

than they fixed, and ads appeared in file explorer. Privacy settings became more like a maze of off, but not really off toggles. And then they pulled the hardware lock stunt. Perfectly good machines, still fast, reliable, they still worked, and then suddenly labeled as unsupported for Windows 11. That’s when users realized this wasn’t about innovation. It was about control. The company that once sold ownership now sells permission. And that permission comes with strings attached, analytics,

advertising IDs, and constant online verification. That’s not progress, that’s control. And it’s a hard sell to businesses who actually rely on the consistency. The modern Microsoft doesn’t sell software anymore. It sells subscriptions, access, and telemetry. The Windows of today feels more like a marketing platform and less like an operating system. Your taskbar promotes Edge, your start menu suggests apps, and even Outlook upsells for storage and Copilot integrations. They’ve completely

monetized productivity. And now AI is the newest obsession, Recall, Copilot, and intelligent everything. But here’s the truth, AI isn’t what’s ruining Windows, their business model is. Microsoft’s not building for users, they’re building for retention. Keep people inside the ecosystem, feed them just enough innovation to justify another subscription, and then collect data along the way. And for some small businesses trying to stay efficient and secure, that’s a nightmare. Because

instead of stable, predictable tools, you’re now managing an ever-changing ecosystem of forced features and hidden costs. Windows doesn’t feel personal anymore, and it feels transactional. But here’s the thing, people are waking up. 10 years ago, switching operating systems felt impossible. And then today, most of what you do is in the browser. Email, file sharing, chat, project management, everything’s online. The operating system is no longer your ecosystem, it’s just your gateway. And

that’s why we’re seeing more MacBooks in offices that used to be all Windows. Even Linux, yeah, the nerd OS, is quietly building momentum. Distributions like Ubuntu, Fedora, and Pop!_OS are all polished, secure, and they don’t try and sell you things every 5 minutes. And for a lot of companies, this change isn’t rebellion, it’s efficiency. They’re realizing that they don’t need to be tied to one vendor. Their workflow’s in the cloud, and the OS is just the wrapper. Microsoft trained people to

depend on Windows. The cloud trained people not to care. The next Windows moment won’t happen on your desktop. It’ll happen in the cloud. Microsoft knows this. That’s why they’re pushing hard into the cloud PCs, the virtual desktops streamed from Azure that run anywhere. It’s convenient, sure, until you realize that that convenience means you’re giving up control again. When everything lives on Microsoft servers, you don’t just lose ownership of your software, you lose ownership of your

work environment. And it’s not just Microsoft, Apple’s heading there with on-device AI that syncs everything through iCloud, and then Google’s already there. You live in the browser, not on your machine. We are moving to a world where your device is disposable and your identity is the product. It’s efficiency for the vendor, not the user. And while this makes perfect sense from a business perspective, it’s dangerous for innovation because monopolies don’t innovate. They optimize revenue. But

here’s where it gets interesting, users still have power. If you’re tired of being milked by subscriptions, there are real alternatives. macOS, Linux, and even cloud PCs from independent providers, they all work, and most businesses won’t miss a beat. Your tools are already in the cloud, your files are already synced, and all you really need is a system that’s secure, stable, and something you actually enjoy using. And if Microsoft’s direction keeps going this way, more people will move simply

out of principle. Because in business, trust and reliability are currency, and once that’s gone, it doesn’t matter how advanced your AI is, people are going to leave. The best tech doesn’t trap users, it earns them. Say what you will, Windows changed the world. It put a computer in every home and every office. It connected people, it built industries, and it made the modern economy possible. But somewhere along the line, Microsoft forgot that success came from empowerment and not control.

Windows used to represent creativity and ownership and possibility, and now it represents surveillance, subscriptions, and lost trust. And it’s just so sad because Microsoft didn’t have to lose the people who helped them build their empire. They just stopped listening to them. Windows didn’t die because it failed, it died because it became unrecognizable. So what’s next? Probably cloud PCs, subscription models, and AI baked into everything. Microsoft’s going to keep doubling down on control, and people

will keep deciding if that trade-off is worth it. But here’s the beautiful thing about technology, it always finds balance. Every time a big player overreaches, something new rises. Linux is maturing, macOS is stable, even ChromeOS is finding its footing. And the new platforms, later open source and privacy first, are already being built by people who grew up frustrated with the same problems we’re talking about right now. So maybe Windows isn’t dead, maybe it’s just evolving out of

relevance. Because as history shows, when a company forgets about why people love its product, that product eventually stops mattering. So yeah, the Windows we grew up with is gone. The startup chime, the simplicity, that feeling that your computer worked for you, all replaced by AI prompts, cloud sync, and subscription reminders. But maybe that’s not the tragedy, maybe that’s the lesson. Because Windows taught us everything about computing, and now it’s teaching us one last thing, that no company or system or platform

lasts forever. Technology moves forward, users adapt, and maybe it’s time we take back a little bit of that control we’ve been handing over. Thanks for watching. If you’ve ever used Windows, you’re part of this story, and I would love to hear your take. Do you think Microsoft can turn this around, or is Windows truly gone for good? Drop a comment below, and I’ll see you in the next one. [Music]

Title: The Death of Windows — Summary

Thesis

• Windows shifted from a platform of user empowerment, ownership, and predictability to a monetized, control‑oriented ecosystem centered on subscriptions, telemetry, ads, and cloud lock‑in.

Key points

• Golden era: Windows (Windows 95, XP) symbolized familiarity, stability, and ownership—software you bought and relied on without constant cloud dependency.
• Missteps and turning points:
  • Windows 8: radical UI changes prioritized engagement metrics and app installs over user familiarity and usability.
  • Windows 10: reframed as a “service,” normalizing continuous change and paving the way for subscription models.
  • Windows 11: stricter hardware requirements signaled control over device compatibility.
• Monetization and control: Microsoft increasingly pushes subscriptions (Windows as service, Office 365), in‑OS promotions, and telemetry—turning the OS into a revenue and marketing platform.
• Erosion of trust: forced/opaque updates, invasive telemetry, in‑OS advertising, and confusing privacy toggles undermined user and business trust.
• AI as window dressing: AI features (Copilot, Recall) are prominent but the underlying problem is a retention-driven business model, not AI itself.
• Ecosystem lock‑in and cloud tradeoffs: Cloud PCs and Azure integration offer convenience but concentrate control and dependence on Microsoft servers.

Consequences

• Migration: Organizations and individuals increasingly consider macOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Pop!_OS), ChromeOS, or independent cloud providers for stability, privacy, and fewer upsells.
• Vendor lock‑in risk: Reliance on Microsoft services and cloud infrastructure can recreate control dynamics at the platform level.
• Innovation incentives: Dominant players focused on revenue optimization may deprioritize user‑centric innovation.

Implication

• The Windows decline reflects a broader industry trend toward centralized, monetized platforms. User choice, privacy, and trust will drive the next shifts; open, privacy‑first alternatives are positioned to gain traction.

Closing note

• Technology evolves; users can push back by choosing alternatives that prioritize ownership, transparency, and reliability.