cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30792652
Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?
If you bought your computer after 2010, there’s most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.
Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!
5 Reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux:
- No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs
- Enhanced Privacy
- Good For The Planet
- Community & Professional Support
- Better User Control
I downloaded Mint and am kicking myself I didn’t make the switch years ago. It’s exactly how an OS should be
I still have a dual boot option as a backup but I’m using windows 10 less and less. It’s sad to say goodbye to that OS but the enshittification has been a long time coming and this latest move is the final nail in the coffin.
The next project is to wipe Windows 11 from my ASUS ROG and install Bazzite.