OK, thanks Sibro. I just ordered a new PC with an I5-10400 CPU, an SSD drive, and Win 11 Home to be delivered here by Wed. next week. I'll hold off on the registry patch and see what life is like with the new PC next week.
Thanks also to FG and CK.
Let me just add a brief editorial comment. MS does a good job on software, but Insider communications sure could use some improvement! 'Nuff said. 🙄