Windows 10 use after support ends

theone8181

theone8181

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Hi guys, I had a quick look but couldn't see anything that answered this question.
What is going to happen to windows 10 when support ends? I've got an old laptop (gen 3 i7) that still works, and I've donated it to the kids but obviously want it to still be secure online. I use Norton (I know some people will scoff at that :p ) but does an aftermarket av/firewall make more sense as it will have better support? I just don't want to spend crazy (or any:cry:) money on a new pc.
 
throwaway4372 said:
You can do nothing and use it at your own risk. Security software doesn't make up for an unpatched operating system.

You can get 1 year support for a low price, but that's a short term solution that puts you on the hook to microsoft. There are free options but that's a trap.

You can try installing windows 11, but I'm not sure if that'll work for such an old system.

You can install Linux.

You can buy a new computer.
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Don't fancy Linux (and tbh it gets tiring people recommending it for everything, not directed at you, just a general observation).
Of course I could use man maths and upgrade my main pc and give the kids the cast offs :D .
It doesn't have tom 2 so don't think 11 will work, and I'm sure if it did it would chug a lot.
 
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Nemiyen said:
People recommend Linux because it's come a long way recently and can definitely rival Microsoft Windows for most people now. Gaming used to be an issue but this has been majorly improved in the last year or so due to the Steam Deck.

For my main laptop I think ill be paying to upgrade to 11 as I use Word etc but my gaming PC will be moving to Linux as that's all I use it for. :)
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I just feel it's a bit harsh to go "here kids it uses Linux" when I've no experience of it :p .
 
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